We''re Hiring We are currently recruiting for a skilled and experienced Employee Relations Manager to join the Employee Relations and Policy team within the Human Resources and Organisational Development department at the Royal Borough of Kingston. This temporary assignment offers an exciting opportunity to lead and manage complex employee relations casework, provide expert HR advice, and contribute to policy development across the Council and maintained schools. This role requires a confident and diplomatic HR professional with deep experience in employee relations, union engagement, and public sector HR practice. Role Summary As the School Employee Relations Manager, you will provide expert guidance on a range of complex employee relations issues including grievance, disciplinary, performance management, attendance, and organisational change. You will lead casework, advise on employment policy, and support senior managers, schools, and governing bodies in resolving sensitive matters with professionalism and consistency. You will also play a key role in embedding recent policy changes, driving cultural improvement, and developing the HR capability of internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage employee relations casework including attendance, conduct, performance, grievances, and organisational change. Provide strategic and operational HR advice to schools, governors, and senior managers in line with legislation and council policies. Support policy