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0325-056
Right to work: Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Full-time, Permanent
Applications are invited for the post of Head of Collective Employee Relations in the Human Resources Directorate.
As we embark on the exciting strategic direction set out in RH2030s we are committed to fostering a workplace where engagement, collaboration, and innovation shape the way we work together. Our values—Open, Respectful, Daring, and Innovative—are at the heart of our approach to collective employee relations. We believe in building strong, constructive relationships through meaningful dialogue, ensuring that both individual and collective voices are heard. If you are passionate about shaping a positive and forward-thinking employee relations environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Based within the HR Directorate, you will play a lead role in managing and enhancing our approaches to collective employee relations across the University. Your primary objective will be to foster constructive relationships with our three unions while providing expert advice to key stakeholders, including the Vice-Chancellor, Provost, and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Global). Additionally, you will lead projects identified as priorities at both national and local levels and ensure formal union consultation and negotiation meetings run effectively and efficiently.
We are looking for a problem solver with tact and diplomacy as well as someone who is proficient at building positive working relationships with all stakeholders. You will have excellent organisational skills and the be comfortable delivering across the breadth of the role.
As an experienced Employee Relations professional, this is your opportunity to shape the future of our collective employee relations practices. If you are passionate about driving positive change and possess the necessary skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
• Free parking

The post is based in Egham, Surrey, where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Helen Ellis-Jones on helen.ellis-jones@rhul.ac.uk
For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk
Please quote the reference: 0325-056
Closing Date: 23:59, 8 April 2025
Interview Date: 28 and 29 April 2025
Job share or part-time hours: Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work part-time hours.
The university has adopted hybrid working for some roles therefore some remote working may be possible for this role.
Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page.

Please refer the Job description for details