Advisory Services Manager - Employee Relations
| Posting date: | 13 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £46,049 to £50,253 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bristol, South West England |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | University West of England |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | R09206 |
Summary
We are seeking an experienced and forward thinking HR leader to join UWE Bristol as an Advisory Services Manager with a specialist focus on Employee Relations and conflict resolution.
This is a key leadership role within Advisory Services, providing direction and support to a team of eight People Partners and two HR Advisors, and driving a culture that prioritises early, person centred and constructive resolution of workplace issues.
In this position, you will:
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of People Partners and Advisors
• Oversee the management of complex, high risk and sensitive ER casework, ensuring outcomes that are fair, timely and aligned to ACAS and UWE policy.
• Shape and embed the University’s evolving Resolution Framework, championing approaches that prioritise early intervention, constructive conversations, alternative dispute resolution, and positive conflict navigation through the Resolution Centre.
• Strengthen governance, quality assurance and consistency across all ER activity
• Act as the key liaison with recognised trade unions
• Provide senior HR advice on organisational change, restructures and complex people matters, supporting leaders with clarity and confidence.
• Promote inclusive, person centred and trauma informed practice in line with UWE values
About you
You will bring:
• Significant experience managing complex ER matters in a large, unionised organisation.
• Proven leadership of HR professionals and an ability to develop high performing teams.
• Expertise in conflict resolution
Where you will be working
In this role, you’ll be based at our modern Frenchay Campus
You’ll spend most of your time on campus, typically three days per week
with the opportunity to work from home on the remaining days.
Why UWE Bristol?
We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.
Add your individuality to ours
UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.
We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.
As a Disability Confident employer we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.
Further information
If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role, please contact Sam Pond email: sam.pond@uwe.ac.uk
Interviews are scheduled to take place at our Frenchay Campus on Thursday 16th April 2026
This is a full-time, permanent post.
This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time
Salary offers are made in line with the University’s salary assessment guidelines, reflecting your relevant skills and experience in parity with colleagues.
Right to Work in the UK
We may be able to sponsor eligible candidates for this role under the Skilled Worker visa route; however, visa sponsorship eligibility is assessed only at offer stage, being invited to interview does not indicate an offer of sponsorship.
Please review our Skilled Worker Guidance and UK Government website to assess your eligibility. If you do not qualify you may wish to explore other visa options.
Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.
Next Steps
We’d love to hear from you - if this role excites you, please complete our application form as soon as possible
This is a key leadership role within Advisory Services, providing direction and support to a team of eight People Partners and two HR Advisors, and driving a culture that prioritises early, person centred and constructive resolution of workplace issues.
In this position, you will:
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of People Partners and Advisors
• Oversee the management of complex, high risk and sensitive ER casework, ensuring outcomes that are fair, timely and aligned to ACAS and UWE policy.
• Shape and embed the University’s evolving Resolution Framework, championing approaches that prioritise early intervention, constructive conversations, alternative dispute resolution, and positive conflict navigation through the Resolution Centre.
• Strengthen governance, quality assurance and consistency across all ER activity
• Act as the key liaison with recognised trade unions
• Provide senior HR advice on organisational change, restructures and complex people matters, supporting leaders with clarity and confidence.
• Promote inclusive, person centred and trauma informed practice in line with UWE values
About you
You will bring:
• Significant experience managing complex ER matters in a large, unionised organisation.
• Proven leadership of HR professionals and an ability to develop high performing teams.
• Expertise in conflict resolution
Where you will be working
In this role, you’ll be based at our modern Frenchay Campus
You’ll spend most of your time on campus, typically three days per week
with the opportunity to work from home on the remaining days.
Why UWE Bristol?
We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.
Add your individuality to ours
UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.
We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.
As a Disability Confident employer we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.
Further information
If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role, please contact Sam Pond email: sam.pond@uwe.ac.uk
Interviews are scheduled to take place at our Frenchay Campus on Thursday 16th April 2026
This is a full-time, permanent post.
This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time
Salary offers are made in line with the University’s salary assessment guidelines, reflecting your relevant skills and experience in parity with colleagues.
Right to Work in the UK
We may be able to sponsor eligible candidates for this role under the Skilled Worker visa route; however, visa sponsorship eligibility is assessed only at offer stage, being invited to interview does not indicate an offer of sponsorship.
Please review our Skilled Worker Guidance and UK Government website to assess your eligibility. If you do not qualify you may wish to explore other visa options.
Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.
Next Steps
We’d love to hear from you - if this role excites you, please complete our application form as soon as possible
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Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.