The Employee Relations (ER) Advisor plays a key role in supporting managers and employees across a wide range of people management matters, ensuring that employee relations issues are handled fairly, consistently and in line with College policies and employment legislation. The role involves providing expert advice on attendance, performance, disciplinary, grievance, capability and probation matters, overseeing investigations, hearings and appeals, and ensuring that all casework is accurately documented and managed to a high standard. The postholder will also analyse workforce data to identify trends, deliver training and coaching to managers, contribute to the development of HR policies and procedures, and support wider HR projects and activities that enhance the employee experience and organisational performance.
The successful candidate will be an experienced HR professional with strong employee relations knowledge, excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels. They will be confident in advising and coaching managers through complex and sensitive situations, using a practical and solution-focused approach. Highly organised and analytical, they will be able to manage competing priorities, interpret workforce data to inform decision-making, and maintain strict confidentiality. With a commitment to continuous improvement, they will play an important role in strengthening management capability, promoting positive workplace culture and supporting the College's strategic people objectives.
Interviews for this role will take place on 29th and 30th June 2026.
Over the last 50 years, Capel Manor College has helped thousands of school leavers and adults achieve their dream of working with animals, plants and the environment. As London’s environmental college, the College plays a vital role in the green agenda for the capital, equipping the next generation of land-based sector workers with the skills and knowledge needed to preserve and protect London’s wildlife, national parks and green spaces. Capel Manor College offers excellent staff benefits. These include generous annual leave, access to a defined pension scheme, retail and leisure discounts and access to an online GP. For further information on staff benefits, please click here.
At Capel Manor College, we are dedicated to creating and promoting an equal, diverse, and inclusive workforce that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. We strive for a truly representative workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Additionally, we are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students. We expect all staff members to share and uphold this commitment.
Please note that the College does not have a sponsorship licence. We are therefore unable to consider applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.
We reserve the right to close a position once sufficient suitable applications have been received to form a short list. Early application is therefore encouraged.
