Employment Relations Lead

The Employment Relations Lead is the college's principal operational expert on employee relations casework. The postholder will personally manage and directly support the most complex and sensitive cases across absence, probation, disciplinary, grievance, capability and mediation, working closely with managers and members of the College Management Team to deliver fair, lawful and consistent outcomes.

The postholder will also provide oversight of all employee relations activity across the People and Culture team, ensuring quality, consistency and timeliness, and will lead on the development, review and consultation of the college's HR policies. They will act as a trusted source of advice and guidance for managers, and as a point of escalation for the People and Culture Business Partnering team.

Further information:

All staff employed at Coleg y Cymoedd have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of learners, and all those working at the College are expected to uphold this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment processes, all new starters must successfully complete the required preemployment checks prior to commencing employment. This includes an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. For roles that involve direct interaction with learners, registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) is also a mandatory requirement.

We are a values driven organisation committed to employing a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive environment where colleagues are respected and supported to be themselves. We treat every individual with dignity, fairness, and respect.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and communities, particularly in relation to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion and/or belief. We are committed to removing barriers and making our recruitment processes as inclusive and accessible as possible.

We welcome applications in both Welsh and English Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. If you are a Welsh speaker or learner, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Roles at Coleg y Cymoedd are campus based to support teaching, learner experience and service delivery.

Postholders may request flexible working, including limited remote working, through the College's Flexible Working Process (a statutory day one right). Requests are considered individually based on role needs and service coverage.

Candidates or employees with accessibility or reasonable adjustment needs are encouraged to discuss these with the People & Culture team.