Senior Employee Relations Adviser
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 21/08/2026
- Closes
- 06/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an experienced Employee Relations professional to join the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, providing high-quality operational HR and ER support across Broomfield Hospital. You will manage a wide range of employee relations casework, offering expert advice on disciplinary, grievance, capability, attendance, and workforce wellbeing. The position also involves contributing to policy development, staff training, reporting, and data analysis to drive continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to design and deliver proactive ER interventions, supporting the Trust's performance targets and improving workforce outcomes.
Key responsibilities
- Provide advice to managers within the MSE Trust regarding all aspects of employment policy and procedure and associated employment issues.
- Interpret, analyse, and advise on employment matters, focusing on effective and timely resolution of discipline, grievance, bullying, and harassment casework.
- Deal with Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, Subject Access Requests (SAR), and other reporting requirements as delegated.
- Support the Head of Employee Relations with ACAS cases and the preparation of Employment Tribunal (ET) claims.
- Ensure high-standard record-keeping for ET and ACAS cases to facilitate logical and structured presentation of Employment Tribunal cases.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records using the ER Caseworker system Conformity.
Essential criteria
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Studying towards CIPD Level 5 qualification
- Associate membership of the CIPD Post graduate diploma or equivalent experience
- Demonstrable previous experience in a HR Advisory role
- Experience of working collaboratively with Trade Union representatives at a local and regional level
Desirable criteria
- Project Management experience
- Prior experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of dealing with medical ER issues under MHPS, and of medical terms and conditions of employment
- Excellent written communication skills, demonstrated throughout application
- Ability to work independently to a high level
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Studying towards CIPD Level 5 qualification
- Associate membership of the CIPD Post graduate diploma or equivalent experience
- Demonstrable previous experience in a HR Advisory role
- Experience of working collaboratively with Trade Union representatives at a local and regional level
- Project Management experience
- Prior experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of dealing with medical ER issues under MHPS, and of medical terms and conditions of employment
- Excellent written communication skills, demonstrated throughout application
- Ability to work independently to a high level
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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Employee Relations Adviser
The closing date is 06 September 2026
Job summary
Senior Employee Relations Adviser - Broomfield Hospital
Are you an experienced Employee Relations professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact in one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country? We are seeking a skilled and motivated Employee Relations Adviser to join our team, providing high-quality operational HR and ER support to services across Broomfield Hospital and the wider Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.
In this varied and rewarding role, you will manage a wide range of employee relations casework, providing expert advice and guidance to managers on matters including disciplinary, grievance, capability, attendance and workforce wellbeing. You will also contribute to policy development, staff training, reporting and data analysis, helping to drive continuous improvement across the service.
Working at a senior operational level, you will play a key role in designing and delivering proactive Employee Relations interventions that support the Trust in achieving its performance targets and improving workforce outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about problem-solving, building positive working relationships and delivering excellent customer service.
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