Job Description

Job number

PRS00466

Faculties

President's Team

Departments

Human Resources Division

Salary or Salary range

56,652 - 68,005 per annum

Location/campus

South Kensington and White City Campus - Hybrid

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Open ended

Posting End Date

11 May 2025

About the role

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Are you an experienced Employee Relations professional ready to make a real impact in a world-leading university? We're looking for a confident and compassionate ER professional to lead on complex casework, support a culture of resolution and fairness, and help shape the future of employee relations at Imperial. Working at the heart of a collaborative and values-driven people team, you'll play a key role in fostering a positive, inclusive workplace where people can thrive

What you would be doing

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In this pivotal role, you'll provide expert advice and guidance on a wide range of employee relations matters -- from complex casework and investigations to coaching managers through sensitive issues. You'll manage cases involving grievances, disciplinary action, sickness absence, probation, and performance, ensuring fair outcomes and legal compliance throughout. You'll also support investigations into research misconduct and, where necessary, represent the university in employment tribunal cases.



Beyond casework, you'll contribute to shaping policy, delivering training, and driving continuous improvement in how we support and engage our people. As a line manager, you'll support and develop colleagues in the ER team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.

What we are looking for

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A strong track record of managing complex employee relations casework with professionalism and empathy Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice, particularly in relation to disciplinary, grievance, performance, and sickness absence Experience of conducting or supporting fair, thorough investigations -- including drafting outcome reports and advising decision-makers Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels A proactive and solutions-focused mindset, with sound judgement and strong analytical skills Experience of delivering training and supporting organisational learning in ER-related areas The ability to manage and develop team members, fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment Chartered CIPD membership (or working towards it) and a genuine commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

What we can offer you

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The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution, supporting our 8,00+strong staff community, and be part of our mission to use science for humanity. Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days' annual leave and generous pension schemes). Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme. Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel. Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing

Further information

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This role will sit within the Employee Relations Team within our 100+ People Team. As a People Team, our goal is to attract a diverse community of the highest calibre talent, deliver a sector-leading employee experience, and provide an efficient, effective, and integrated service to all who use our support.



The newly restructured People Team integrates the Talent, Culture, Engagement, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Progression and Reward teams, underpinned by strategic workforce planning, to deliver a seamless and dedicated service to our Academic faculties and professional services areas. With increased focus and capacity, this structure aims to enhance Imperial's attraction and retention, ensuring we continue to meet the evolving needs of Imperial and the wider community.



We are looking forward to welcoming passionate and talented individuals who will play a pivotal role in driving our success and shaping the future of the university.



This is a full-time post.



Whilst this role will be primarily based at our White City Campus, you may also be required to work from our other London campuses as required.



If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Maria Langton - m.b.lynch@imperial.ac.uk.

Available documents

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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.



If you encounter any technical issues while applying online, please don't hesitate to email us at support.jobs@imperial.ac.uk. We're here to help.


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About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.



Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world's toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.



As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you'll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.



This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you'll join us at Imperial College London.


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Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.



Our values are at the root of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.