Job Title: Employee Relations Advisor
Location: Preston; Lancashire or Frimley; Surrey. Other UK locations will be considered. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: £45,000 + depending on experience
Who we are:
Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.
From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to provide expert guidance and end-to-end case management support across a diverse and complex organisation. In this role, you will deliver pragmatic, legally compliant advice to line managers on a wide range of sensitive employee relations matters, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes aligned to company policy and values. You will build trusted relationships with key stakeholders, including HR colleagues, Trade Union representatives and external advisors, while confidently coaching and influencing managers to strengthen their capability. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement of ER practices within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Core duties:
- Provide expert coaching, advice and case management support to line managers on complex and sensitive employee relations matters across Head Office, Digital Intelligence and Shared Services in the UK
- Deliver balanced, pragmatic guidance that is legally compliant and aligned to company policy, supporting effective decision-making and risk management
- Manage end-to-end ER cases, ensuring timely, fair and consistent outcomes that reflect best practice and organisational values
- Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders, including Business HR, Trade Union and Employee Representatives, Occupational Health and external legal advisors, ensuring appropriate engagement throughout each case
- Influence and challenge managers constructively, supporting the development of their capability, confidence and knowledge in managing employee relations matters
- Contribute to continuous improvement of ER processes, standards and ways of working to enhance the overall quality and consistency of case management
Essential Skills:
- Significant experience in employee relations case management within complex, unionised or regulated environments
- Sound working knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations best practice
- Proven experience managing complex ER cases end-to-end, including disciplinary, grievance and investigation processes
- Confidence coaching, influencing and constructively challenging managers at all levels
- Ability to manage a high-volume, fast-paced ER caseload
- CIPD Level 5 qualification or above desirable
The UK Case Coaching Team:
The UK Case Coaching Team provides expert coaching, advice and support to line managers, employees and their representatives across a broad range of employee relations matters.
This specialist role offers the opportunity to manage varied and complex ER casework, including investigations, disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and performance cases. You will work closely with HR colleagues and business leaders to deliver fair, consistent and commercially balanced outcomes, while building trusted partnerships across the organisation.
The role offers hybrid and flexible working, supporting a healthy work–life balance, with occasional travel for meetings and stakeholder engagement as required.
Why BAE Systems?
Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.
A place where everyone can thrive:
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Closing Date: 25th June 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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