CHELTENHAM

We’re a friendly and ambitious company with a big responsibility. We help to keep the spaces and places where people live, work and visit clean, green and tidy. We impact the lives of everyone where we work so it’s important that we always deliver quality and get it right first time.
Ubico employs in the region of 1000 staff and operates 1300 vehicles and plant over 1300 square miles of the most beautiful and vibrant towns, cities and countryside you’ll find. We offer a friendly and flexible working environment, where you really feel part of the Ubico ‘family’. The work is diverse and fast paced, delivered by teams who work closely and collaboratively to deliver results. Our work ethic is underpinned by our five values - deliver quality, be safe, do the right thing, care for the environment, and work together. We strive to achieve these values in everything we do and we are seeking enthusiastic and committed people who are committed to making a positive difference to Ubico and to the people and neighbourhoods we serve.

YOU WILL NEED

• Full driving licence and own car available and insured for business use. This role will require travel across sites across Gloucestershire and West Oxfordshire
• GCSEs (5 A-Cs or equivalent, including Maths and English) and CIPD Level 7 or relevant experience
• A sound working knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice and the ability to apply this knowledge.
• Experience of working in an Employee Relations role, or extensive case experience in a more generalist HR role.
• A strong influencer, able to get the right balance of coaching, advising and persuasion into every interaction.
• Ability to deal with sensitive situations in a diplomatic manner using professional judgement.
• BPSS Check
  If you would like further information about this role, please have a look at the attached job description and person specifications.

WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU?

• Full PPE supplied
• Opportunities for progression
• 26 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays. Holiday allowance rises to 30 days after 5 years
• Employee discounts - all of our employees can access our Unity Rewards app which offers discounts across major retailers and attractions, days out restaurants and holidays.
• Access to health and well being support including free eye tests, annual flu vaccinations and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline
• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 4% of your earnings
  To apply for this position please click on “apply now” within this page and complete your application form and supporting statement. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It’s important that we’re a good fit for each other, so let us know what’s important to you and why you want to work for Ubico.
  It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.
  Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years’ employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record

We are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Employee Relations Business Partner to join our team.
You will need to provide expert advice and guidance on all HR an employee relations matters, such as disciplinary, grievance, absence or performance management, capability and people management at all Ubico Locations ensuring Ubico’s procedures and employment law are being followed.
You will have an important role in building partnerships with management, providing hands-on advice on a whole range of people-related issues and ensuring we align with our organisational objectives during this exciting growth phase. Having a proactive approach, you need to manage your own caseload, continuously aim to improve processes, and recommend solutions where needed.
You are exceptional at having a collaborative approach, with great communication skills and ready to partner closely with members of the business to ensure a smooth and consistent flow of people-related services to divisional leadership and staff in our complex multi-site environment assuring every sensitive situation is dealt with in a diplomatic and respectful manner.