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About
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is the independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance and advice on promoting high quality health, public health and social care.
We produce useful and usable guidance for the NHS and wider health and care system.
Our recommendations help practitioners and commissioners get the best care to people, fast, while ensuring value for the taxpayer. We do this by:
• Producing evidence-based guidance and advice for health, public health and social care practitioners.
• Developing quality standards and performance metrics for those providing and commissioning health, public health and social care services;
• Providing a range of information services for commissioners, practitioners and managers across the spectrum of health and social care.
People/Employee Relations and Change Specialist
Accepting applications until: 27-Sep-2026 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 27-Sep-2026 23:59
Key details
Location
- Gwefan
- 3rd Floor
- Cyfeiriad
- 3 Piccadilly Place
- Tref
- Manchester
- Cod post
- M1 3BN
- Major / Minor Region
- London
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- While this is a permanent position, we also welcome applications from colleagues interested in a secondment opportunity.
- Oriau
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Home or remote working
- Compressed hours
Salary
- Cyflog
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yearly
- Gradd
- (NHS AfC: Band 6)
Specialty
- Prif leoliad
- Administrative Services / Human Resources
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is the independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance and advice on promoting high quality health, public health and social care.
As an equal opportunities employer we are committed to creating a inclusive environment and welcome everyone from all backgrounds to apply so we can continue to create a workforce which is representative of the communities we serve.
If you are suitably qualified and have an interest in remote, hybrid, full time or part time working we encourage you to get in touch as we are happy to discuss potential flexible working opportunities.
We have modern offices in Manchester city centre and Stratford, London. Please take into consideration that you may be required to commute to one of our offices for business purposes if necessary.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
Join NICE as a People/Employee Relations and Change Specialist, an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast paced and evolving environment.
You will be a resilient employee relations professional who is adaptable and comfortable working through ambiguity, often balancing multiple priorities and complex situations where there may not always be a clear or straightforward solution.
Organisational change is a significant part of this role, requiring the confidence to influence, guide and support others through periods of uncertainty while remaining calm, pragmatic and solutions focused.
We offer extremely flexible hybrid working; such as, home working, compressed hours, and flexible start and finish times giving you freedom to do your best work, while staying connected with colleagues in person when needed.
There will be times when you'll need to attend the office in the heart of Manchester Piccadilly for meetings, workshops, training and key business priorities, helping you build relationships and make a real impact.
Our interview process may involve more than one stage, giving you the opportunity to learn more about the role and decide whether it's the right fit for you.
While this is a permanent position, we also welcome applications from colleagues interested in a secondment opportunity to broaden your experience, develop your skills and try something new!
Previous applicants need not re-apply.
Advert
As a People/Employee Relations and Change Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering a high quality People Relations service that supports colleagues, managers and organisational priorities across NICE.
Working as part of the People Relations and Culture Team, you will:
- Manage a varied employee relations caseload end to end, including complex grievance, disciplinary, capability and other sensitive people matters.
- Provide specialist advice, coaching and constructive challenge to managers, helping them make fair, consistent and legally compliant decisions.
- Support organisational change activity, including restructures, redundancy processes and TUPE.
- Contribute to the development, review and implementation of people policies, procedures, guidance and manager toolkits, ensuring alignment with employment law, best practice and NICE values.
- Identify, assess and escalate people related risks, using data, insight and case trends to inform decision making and continuous improvement.
- Maintain accurate case management records and prepare high quality documentation, reports and correspondence relating to people relations and change activity.
- Champion NICE's Just and Restorative Culture, promoting early resolution, psychologically safe workplaces and positive colleague experiences.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
We are passionate and proud of the work we do and the impact we make.
NICE offer:
Generous NHS Pension
Secure your future with one of the most rewarding pension schemes in the UK
Flexible working
Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with options like remote working, compressed hours and flexible start/finish times
Exclusive discounts
Save on shopping, dining and more with a Blue Light Card
Time to recharge
Start with 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
Inclusive staff networks
Join supportive communities like Women in NICE, Race Equality Network, Disability Advocacy and NICE and Proud – we celebrate diversity.
Tailored development
Grow your career with personalised learning and development opportunities
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
To be considered for this role, you should be able to particularly demonstrate the person specification criteria in the job advert in your application. However, applicants should be able to demonstrate all essential criteria through the entirety of the recruitment process to be considered for the job. Please see job description attached for full list of responsibilities.
Wondering what it's like to work in this team? Hear from Olivia Priestley on why she loves her job!:
"What I love most about working at NICE is the culture of the team. People genuinely take the time to check in with each other, recognise a job well done and offer support when it is needed.
The role also gives you the opportunity to work with colleagues at all levels, including senior and executive stakeholders, which is a great opportunity if you are looking to broaden your experience and influence.
I also really value the flexibility NICE offers. Being able to work from home most of the time, and work a nine-day fortnight, helps me balance work with life outside of work - including spending more time with my dog, Rolo, who is very much part of the wider team’s love of pets!
No two days are the same. The work can be complex and varied, but it is different from the pace and intensity you might experience in an acute trust. If you enjoy employee relations work but are looking for a role that is still challenging, varied and meaningful, with a supportive and flexible culture, NICE is a brilliant place to work."
Please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.
We reserve the right to close adverts early should we receive sufficient applications so please don’t delay your submission.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- CIPD level 5 or evidence of an equivalent qualification.
Education/Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Degree level education or equivalent demonstrable experience in a similar role
Education/Qualifications
Meini prawf dymunol
- CIPD level 7 (or working towards).
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Significant experience of managing complex, multi-stranded People Relations cases (such as disciplinary, grievance and capability matters) alongside leading and delivering organisational change initiatives (such as restructures, redundancy, TUPE).
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Resilience to cope with conflicting demands and working to tight deadlines with the ability to act on own initiative.
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience of developing and implementing people policies, procedures, guidance or manager toolkits.
Skills/Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Highly developed communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly in both written and verbal formats, including preparation of formal documentation for hearings, consultation processes and other forums.
Skills/Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Understanding of workforce change processes, including restructures, consultation requirements, and the people relations implications of organisational change.
Skills/Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Sound understanding of relevant employment legislation and the impact of future legislative changes.
Further details / informal visits contact
- Enw
- Olivia Priestley
- Teitl y swydd
- People Relations and Culture Team Leader
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
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