Interim Head of Industrial Relations
JOB_52302494562200Job type
PermanentLocation
LondonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Industrial RelationsIndustry
Business or Management ConsultancyPay
competitive
Interim Head of Industrial Relations - Temp to Perm - London Hybrid
Interim Head of Industrial Relations - Temp to Perm - London Hybrid
Experienced Industrial Relations Consultant to advise and support a complex organisation operating within a highly unionised and regulated environment.
Experienced Industrial Relations Consultant to advise and support a complex organisation operating within a highly unionised and regulated environment.
This role is suited to a seasoned IR professional with strong technical knowledge, sound judgement, and the ability to operate discreetly at senior levels during periods of change, negotiation, or heightened industrial activity.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert advice on industrial relations strategy, employee relations risk, and union engagement
- Lead or support collective bargaining, consultation exercises, and negotiations with recognised trade unions
- Advise on dispute resolution, industrial action preparedness, and contingency planning
- Ensure organisational approach aligns with relevant employment legislation, agreements, and best practice
- Support senior leaders with briefing materials, messaging, and stakeholder strategy
- Partner with HR, legal, and operational leaders on complex ER and IR matters
- Promote constructive workforce relationships while protecting organisational objectives
Candidate Profile
- Significant experience in industrial relations, employee relations, or trade union engagement
- Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and collective frameworks
- Proven track record of managing union relationships and negotiations
- Credible at executive and board level, with excellent influencing skills
- Calm, pragmatic, and resilient under pressure
- High standards of professionalism and discretion
- Consulting, interim, or advisory experience is highly desirable
You will be able to start a new role immediately and commit to working in a hybrid manner from the London office. For the right person this will become a permanent role.
Interim Head of Industrial RelationsJOB_523024945622002026-05-112026-08-09
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