Head of Employee Relations and Workforce Governance

at  Brandon Trust

ABOUT US:

At Brandon Trust, we believe in the power of support and compassion. We’re a pioneering charity supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism. Our mission is to enable these individuals to live life to the fullest, with independence, and confidence. As part of our team, you’ll be making a direct impact on the lives of the people we support, ensuring they have the resources they need to thrive.
We believe in creating a future where everyone has the chance to achieve their goals, and we’re looking for a financial leader who shares that vision. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and drive our financial strategy forward, we’d love to hear from you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are thrilled to be recruiting for the newly created position of Head of Employment Relations and Workforce Governance at Brandon Trust! This is a unique opportunity for a strategic leader who is passionate about building a fair, inclusive, and compliant workplace. You will have the chance to shape and lead our employee relations (ER) function, driving transformative change that enhances employee experience and supports our wider organisational goals.
In this key leadership role, you’ll develop and implement a comprehensive ER strategy, ensuring our policies, processes, and practices not only meet legal requirements but also create a positive, high-performing culture. Working closely with our People Director and wider leadership team, you’ll lead a team of ER professionals, ensuring that our workforce governance is aligned with Brandon’s values and business objectives. You will play a pivotal role in delivering our People Strategy and supporting our Plan B strategy and Well-Led framework.

WHY WE THINK YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE

• Build from the ground up: As our very first Head of Employment Relations, you’ll have the chance to shape a function that will have a lasting impact on our organisation.

• Strategic influence: You’ll collaborate with senior leaders to develop and execute ER strategies that align with our mission, ensuring compliance and creating a culture of inclusivity and engagement.

• Be a change leader: Drive change initiatives that transform our ER function into a proactive, high-performing team focused on positive employee outcomes and reducing legal risks.
• Values-driven environment: Work in an organisation where collaboration, inclusivity, and respect for all are at the core of everything we do.
• Room for innovation: Lead the development of innovative policies and practices that not only comply with legal standards but also foster a workplace where employees feel valued and empowered.