Employee Relations Consultant Edinburgh/Glasgow

Employee Relations Consultant12-month FTC | £55,000-£60,000 Location: Edinburgh or Glasgow (hybrid)We''re working with a large UK Utilities company to recruit an Employee Relations Partner on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role is suited to an experienced ER professional who specialises in relationship-based employee relations within a unionised environment, rather than high-volume case management.This is a strategic, advisory role focused on building effective working relationships between the organisation and its recognised trade unions, and on strengthening how the business approaches employee relations more broadly.The RoleYou''ll play a key role in shaping and maintaining constructive relationships with trade unions and internal stakeholders. Key responsibilities will include:Managing and supporting ongoing relationships with recognised trade unionsWorking with unions on existing arrangements, including: Collective agreementsFacilities and partnership arrangementsFacilitating and supporting joint meetings, forums, and partnership discussionsDrafting and refreshing terms of reference, tools, templates, and guidance to support effective joint workingAdvising on best practice approaches to employee and industrial relationsUpskilling managers and the wider business on working effectively with unions and handling ER matters in a consistent, collaborative wayActing as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on ER/IR strategy and engagementWhat We''re Looking ForWe''re ..... full job details .....