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Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Head of HR Advisory to lead one of our core People services and play a critical role in shaping how employee relations, policy and employment practice operate across the Trust. You will join a supportive and ambitious People Directorate, with the opportunity to shape how HR Advisory services operate and make a tangible impact on the experience of our staff and leaders.
Responsibilities
- Lead, develop and support a multi‑disciplinary HR Advisory team, building confidence, consistency and professional capability.
- Set clear standards, thresholds and expectations for employee relations practice, ensuring proportionality, fairness and legal robustness.
- Hold operational ownership of ER case management systems, using data and insight to drive learning and improvement.
- Act as senior professional lead on complex, sensitive and high‑risk employment matters.
- Support organisational resilience by contributing to preparedness for industrial action and workforce risk.
- Work in partnership with trade unions to foster a positive, constructive employee relations climate.
- Prepare and present clear, evidence‑based reports to senior governance forums and committees.
- You will be comfortable providing constructive challenge, setting clear expectations and improving how services operate – while remaining grounded in fairness, learning and compassion.
Qualifications
- Substantial experience leading employee relations activity in a large, complex organisation (NHS experience desirable).
- A strong track record of leading and developing professional HR teams.
- Confidence operating in complex, high‑risk and sensitive situations.
- Experience using HR systems and data to provide assurance and drive improvement.
- A collaborative, values‑led approach to working with trade unions and senior leaders.
Benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years.
- Excellent pension.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Salary sacrifice car scheme.
- Wellbeing programme.
- Blue Light Card discounts.
- fuelGenie fuel cards (for applicable roles).
Company: Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Prestwich
Job Description:
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Head of HR Advisory to lead one of our core People services and play a critical role in shaping how employee relations, policy and employment practice operate across the Trust. You will join a supportive and ambitious People Directorate, with the opportunity to shape how HR Advisory services operate and make a tangible impact on the experience of our staff and leaders.
Responsibilities
- Lead, develop and support a multi‑disciplinary HR Advisory team, building confidence, consistency and professional capability.
- Set clear standards, thresholds and expectations for employee relations practice, ensuring proportionality, fairness and legal robustness.
- Hold operational ownership of ER case management systems, using data and insight to drive learning and improvement.
- Act as senior professional lead on complex, sensitive and high‑risk employment matters.
- Support organisational resilience by contributing to preparedness for industrial action and workforce risk.
- Work in partnership with trade unions to foster a positive, constructive employee relations climate.
- Prepare and present clear, evidence‑based reports to senior governance forums and committees.
- You will be comfortable providing constructive challenge, setting clear expectations and improving how services operate – while remaining grounded in fairness, learning and compassion.
Qualifications
- Substantial experience leading employee relations activity in a large, complex organisation (NHS experience desirable).
- A strong track record of leading and developing professional HR teams.
- Confidence operating in complex, high‑risk and sensitive situations.
- Experience using HR systems and data to provide assurance and drive improvement.
- A collaborative, values‑led approach to working with trade unions and senior leaders.
Benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years.
- Excellent pension.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Salary sacrifice car scheme.
- Wellbeing programme.
- Blue Light Card discounts.
- fuelGenie fuel cards (for applicable roles).
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Posted: May 18th, 2026