Senior Employee Relations Advisor (Hybrid, London)

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Employee Relations Advisor to join a leading arts and cultural institution in Central London. The role is hybrid and offers a 3‑6 month fixed‑term contract with a salary of £35,000 per year. You will work within a collaborative HR team, providing expert advice on complex employee relations matters.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for employee relations queries from managers and employees.
• Provide professional advice on disciplinary, grievance, performance, capability and absence management.
• Manage a varied ER caseload, identify and escalate risks where necessary.
• Support managers through formal and informal employee relations processes.
• Assist with organisational change, restructures and wider HR projects.
• Support recruitment activities and onboarding processes.
• Contribute to the review and development of HR policies and procedures.
• Build effective relationships with managers, employee representatives and key stakeholders.

Required profile

• CIPD qualified or working towards qualification.
• Experience in a generalist HR or Employee Relations advisory role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Proven experience supporting managers with a broad range of ER casework.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proactive, solutions‑focused approach with high attention to detail.
• Experience in public sector, education, cultural, charitable or not‑for‑profit sectors is advantageous.

Required skills

What we offer

• £35,000 per year (fixed‑term).
• Hybrid working (office and remote).
• Opportunity to work within a respected arts and cultural organisation.
• Strong commitment to employee development, inclusion and continuous improvement.
• Exposure to a variety of HR projects and organisational development initiatives.