Details
Reference number
409850
Salary
£45,272 - £45,272
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
Job grade
Higher Executive Officer
UKRI Band E
Contract type
Permanent
Business area
UKRI - Human Resources
Type of role
Human Resources
Working pattern
Full-time
Number of jobs available
1
Contents
- Location
- About the job
- Benefits
- Things you need to know
- Apply and further information
Location
Didcot, Swindon
About the job
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Employee Relations Casework Advisers to join the ER Team within the HR Operations function.
ER roles are not Council aligned and operate in a ‘virtual-first’ environment to optimise efficiency and use of resource; however, occasional attendance on site may be necessary on a case-by-case basis.
The successful candidates will have demonstrable experience of managing complex casework across a range of employee relations processes and have an enthusiasm for continuous improvement and learning to support a high-quality ER offering across UKRI.
ER roles are not Council aligned and operate in a ‘virtual-first’ environment to optimise efficiency and use of resource; however, occasional attendance on site may be necessary on a case-by-case basis.
The successful candidates will have demonstrable experience of managing complex casework across a range of employee relations processes and have an enthusiasm for continuous improvement and learning to support a high-quality ER offering across UKRI.
Job description
Roles and responsibilities:
Person specification
Essential Skills/Qualifications/Experience
(S) – Assessed at shortlisting (I) – Assessed at interview (S&I) – Assessed at both shortlisting and interview
- Minimum CIPD level 5 qualified or equivalent experience working in similar roles (S)
- Ability to evidence a sound knowledge, understanding and application of employment law, data protection, best practice, and people management processes, with a commitment to staying up to date with changes (S&I)
- Strong experience of dealing with a range of complex formal casework relating to the whole employee cycle (S&I)
- Highly flexible, tenacious, and resilient; able to work flexibly in a time-pressured environment (I)
- A strategic and commercial focus mindset, ensuring a high level of consistency and teamworking within your team (S&I)
- Persuasive interpersonal skills and ability to maintain constructive relationships. Evidenced through ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with senior leaders and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders (I)
- Ability to manage and inspire teams to deliver a quality service in a fast-paced environment (I)
- Experience of presenting information to a range of stakeholders, including to senior managers (S&I)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to assimilate complex information, communicate in different formats and present to various audiences (S&I)
- Negotiation skills and the ability to present constructive challenge in a manner which overcomes differences in opinion and delivers outcomes (I)
- Ability to delegate effectively (I)
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £45,272, UK Research and Innovation contributes £13,115 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Things you need to know
Selection process details
1st interview incl presentation.
Interviews will either take place remotely via Teams or in person face to face.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check .
See our vetting charter .
See our vetting charter .
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Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Working for the Civil Service
Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Recruitment Team
- Email : [email protected]
Recruitment team
- Email : [email protected]
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