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Posted 05 August, 2026

Employee Relations Manager

Venn Group
Cambridge, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Temporary Vacancy – Employee Relations Manager

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Location: Cambridge CB2 (initially onsite then hybrid))

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Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

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Hourly rate: £25

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Contract Type: Temporary

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Venn Group is recruiting on behalf of a large public sector organisation for an experienced Employee Relations Manager to join their team.

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This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional with a strong employee relations background to provide expert advice and support across a complex and fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will manage a varied portfolio of employee relations cases, partner with managers at all levels, and contribute to the delivery of an effective people strategy.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Manage complex employee relations casework including disciplinary, grievance, capability and sickness absence matters
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  • Provide expert HR advice and guidance to managers in line with employment legislation and Trust policies
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  • Support managers through investigations, formal hearings and appeals
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  • Build effective relationships with operational and senior managers
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  • Deliver training and coaching on employee relations matters
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  • Support organisational change and workforce initiatives as required
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  • Ensure HR practices remain compliant with current employment law and best practice
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Candidate Requirements

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  • CIPD qualified or equivalent HR experience
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  • Proven experience managing complex employee relations cases
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  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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  • Previous public sector experience is highly desirable
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If this opportunity is of interest to you, please reply with your up-to-date CV now.

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Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates