Head of Employee Relations in Northamptonshire

Job description

**NEW JOB ALERT **

Bright Horizons UK is hiring

Head of Employee Relations

Where you need to be Located: Midlands – with regular travel to our offices (HO in Northampton and London)

Type: Hybrid | Permanent | Full-Time (37.5 hours)

Salary: £DOE plus car allowance

Reports to: HR Operations Director

Are you passionate about creating workplaces where people thrive and leaders feel empowered? If you’re ready to shape the future of Employee Relations and make a real impact, this is your opportunity to lead at Bright Horizons.

Why This Role Matters:

This is a high-profile position at the heart of our People Strategy. You’ll drive the development and delivery of a best-in-class ER service, ensuring operational excellence, mitigating risk, and empowering managers to lead inclusively. Your work will directly impact our culture, safeguarding commitments, and HEART values.

What You Will Do:

• Lead Strategy: Design and implement a progressive ER strategy aligned with organisational goals.
• Expert Advisory: Provide guidance on complex ER cases, including grievances, disciplinaries, supporting tribunal cases and disputes.
• Policy Innovation: Develop and maintain forward-thinking HR policies and processes.
• Change Leadership: Support organisational change initiatives, including restructures and acquisitions.
• Data Driven Insights: Analyse ER trends and deliver actionable insights to inform decision-making.
• Team Development: Lead and inspire a high-performing ER team.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in transforming ER functions and managing complex cases.
• Deep knowledge of UK employment law and compliance.
• Strong leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• CIPD Level 7 and relevant education
• Experience in regulated sectors (childcare or similar) is highly desirable.

Why Bright Horizons?

Join a company that values innovation, inclusivity, and excellence. We offer a collaborative environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a real impact on our people and culture.

Ready to lead the way? Apply now and help us shape the future of Employee Relations ann.watson@brighthorizons.co.uk

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Northamptonshire

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

29-11-2025

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English