Senior Authorised Person Opportunities - Register your interest with the Freedom Group Are you ready to take the next step in your career with UK's leading independent engineering and services business? At Freedom Group, we're always on the lookout for Senior Authorised Persons to join our team. We work with all of the DNOs across Great Britain and are keen to connect with individuals who'd like to be considered for current and future roles with us. Want to be part of our talented community? We are keen to speak with Senior Authorised Person's with the following experience: LV HV EHV We are interested in hearing from candidates at all levels with Distribution Network experience across the following networks: UK Power Networks (UKPN) Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Scottish Power Energy Networks (SPEN) Northern Power Grid (NPG) Electricity North West (ENW) National Grid SAP Franchise Opportunities - Register Your Interest with Freedom Group Are you ready to take control of your future and build your own business with the support of the UK's leading independent engineering and services company? At Freedom Group, we're excited to offer a unique opportunity for experienced SAP to become franchise partners . This model is designed to empower skilled professionals to set up their own limited company, access consistent work, and benefit from a more tax-efficient way of earning - all with the backing of a trusted industry leader. Whether you're an experienced SAP looking for more autonomy or someone ready to take the next step in your career, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow with Freedom Group. What We Offer Opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure projects. Career development through skills progression and authorisation pathways. Supportive team environment with a strong safety culture. 45 hours per week with opportunities for overtime Sign On Bonus opportunities available Commercial vehicle Franchisee opportunities available Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Private medical insurance Salary sacrifice car scheme (hybrid/EV) 25 days holiday, plus wellbeing and volunteering days 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Personal development programme Flexible benefits to suit your family and lifestyle. Click 'Apply' to register your interest and find out more. If your CV is of interest for our business, we will be in touch for an initial chat to discuss what our current opportunities look like or what we could consider you for in the future. Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Senior Authorised Person Opportunities - Register your interest with the Freedom Group Are you ready to take the next step in your career with UK's leading independent engineering and services business? At Freedom Group, we're always on the lookout for Senior Authorised Persons to join our team. We work with all of the DNOs across Great Britain and are keen to connect with individuals who'd like to be considered for current and future roles with us. Want to be part of our talented community? We are keen to speak with Senior Authorised Person's with the following experience: LV HV EHV We are interested in hearing from candidates at all levels with Distribution Network experience across the following networks: UK Power Networks (UKPN) Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Scottish Power Energy Networks (SPEN) Northern Power Grid (NPG) Electricity North West (ENW) National Grid SAP Franchise Opportunities - Register Your Interest with Freedom Group Are you ready to take control of your future and build your own business with the support of the UK's leading independent engineering and services company? At Freedom Group, we're excited to offer a unique opportunity for experienced SAP to become franchise partners . This model is designed to empower skilled professionals to set up their own limited company, access consistent work, and benefit from a more tax-efficient way of earning - all with the backing of a trusted industry leader. Whether you're an experienced SAP looking for more autonomy or someone ready to take the next step in your career, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow with Freedom Group. What We Offer Opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure projects. Career development through skills progression and authorisation pathways. Supportive team environment with a strong safety culture. 45 hours per week with opportunities for overtime Sign On Bonus opportunities available Commercial vehicle Franchisee opportunities available Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Private medical insurance Salary sacrifice car scheme (hybrid/EV) 25 days holiday, plus wellbeing and volunteering days 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Personal development programme Flexible benefits to suit your family and lifestyle. Click 'Apply' to register your interest and find out more. If your CV is of interest for our business, we will be in touch for an initial chat to discuss what our current opportunities look like or what we could consider you for in the future. Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
As a Senior Employee Relations Consultant on a fixed term contract up until the end of March 2027, you will be working as part of a specialist HR team supporting business leaders with the most complex people management employee relations cases through to resolution, building trusted relationships with key business functions. At Nationwide we offer hybrid working wherever possible. More rewarding relationships are supported through our hybrid approach, bringing colleagues together across our UK wide estate, whilst also supporting generous access to home working. We value our time in the office to solve problems, to learn, and to feel connected. For this job you'll be located at our nearest regional hub. There will be a need to regularly connect with colleagues for collaboration events in one of our office sites. This is anticipated to be quarterly in Swindon, London or Glasgow. If your application is successful, your hiring manager will provide further details on how this works. Benefits Access to private medical insurance A highly competitive pension to help you build a strong foundation for retirement Access to an annual performance related bonus Training and development to help you progress your career A great selection of additional benefits through our salary sacrifice scheme Life assurance to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones in the event of your death Wellhub - access to a range of free and paid options for health and wellness Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year What you'll be doing You'll be part of a well valued and supportive team, acting as a trusted advisor to business leaders at all levels, building strong relationships, and managing a complex Employee Relations caseload. You'll operate at pace, with pragmatism, accuracy, and a commercial lens, delivering quality, consistent, and risk based end to end people management advice and solutions as well as providing hands on support for complex investigations, whistleblowing cases, formal hearings, meetings, and appeals. In addition, you will ensure that leaders get the right support for their needs, working across the team to embed an evolved operating model, minimising handoffs and encouraging end to end ownership. You'll provide expert coaching, tailored training, and ER surgeries to line managers, facilitating the practical implementation of Nationwide's people policies and procedures. About you Demonstrable experience in complex Employee Relations case management in a regulated, financial services, or unionised environment A strong relationship builder with the ability and passion to influence, partner, and coach managers on challenging people management issues A sound knowledge of employment law and applying this with a commercial lens in a workplace setting Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience in report writing Excellent attention to detail with the ability to balance workloads from different sources, and prioritise cases appropriately, managing stakeholder expectations Experience in identifying trends, process improvements, and proposing suitable solutions Customer First Behaviours Feel what customers feel - We step into our customers' shoes, using their feedback and insights to empathise with them and to understand their needs, so that every decision we make starts and finishes with our customers in mind. Say it straight - We are brave in speaking out and saying what we think - we're honest and direct with good intent, openly sharing diverse perspectives to reach the best conclusions and using language everyone can understand. Push for better - We don't settle for mediocrity, we challenge the status quo, taking responsibility for continuous improvement and personal development. Get it done - We prioritise what will have the greatest impact, we are decisive, and we take accountability for delivering brilliant customer outcomes. Job Info Job Identification 2604 Apply Before 04/24/2026, 10:55 PM Locations Nationwide House, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN38 1NW, GB Belfast City Hall, Belfast, Antrim, BT1 5AG, GB Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6EP, GB 21 High Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7SL, GB 47/49 Queen Street, Cardiff, CF10 2AS, GB 1st Floor Kings Park Rd, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 6NW, GB 38 Carver Street, Sheffield, West Yorkshire, S1 4FS, GB 3 Red Hall Crescent, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DF, GB Nationwide House, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN38 1NW, GB Masterton House, Dunfermline, Fife Region, KY11 8NX, GB 1 Threadneedle Street, London, Greater London, EC2R 8AY, GB 92/96 Argyle Street, Glasgow, Glasgow City, G2 8BQ, GB 28 King Street, Maidstone, ME14 1DA, GB 2 Spring Gardens, Manchester, M2 1EE, GB 32 St Stephens Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3SH, GB 7/11 Montague Street, Worthing, BN11 3AX, GB
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
As a Senior Employee Relations Consultant on a fixed term contract up until the end of March 2027, you will be working as part of a specialist HR team supporting business leaders with the most complex people management employee relations cases through to resolution, building trusted relationships with key business functions. At Nationwide we offer hybrid working wherever possible. More rewarding relationships are supported through our hybrid approach, bringing colleagues together across our UK wide estate, whilst also supporting generous access to home working. We value our time in the office to solve problems, to learn, and to feel connected. For this job you'll be located at our nearest regional hub. There will be a need to regularly connect with colleagues for collaboration events in one of our office sites. This is anticipated to be quarterly in Swindon, London or Glasgow. If your application is successful, your hiring manager will provide further details on how this works. Benefits Access to private medical insurance A highly competitive pension to help you build a strong foundation for retirement Access to an annual performance related bonus Training and development to help you progress your career A great selection of additional benefits through our salary sacrifice scheme Life assurance to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones in the event of your death Wellhub - access to a range of free and paid options for health and wellness Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year What you'll be doing You'll be part of a well valued and supportive team, acting as a trusted advisor to business leaders at all levels, building strong relationships, and managing a complex Employee Relations caseload. You'll operate at pace, with pragmatism, accuracy, and a commercial lens, delivering quality, consistent, and risk based end to end people management advice and solutions as well as providing hands on support for complex investigations, whistleblowing cases, formal hearings, meetings, and appeals. In addition, you will ensure that leaders get the right support for their needs, working across the team to embed an evolved operating model, minimising handoffs and encouraging end to end ownership. You'll provide expert coaching, tailored training, and ER surgeries to line managers, facilitating the practical implementation of Nationwide's people policies and procedures. About you Demonstrable experience in complex Employee Relations case management in a regulated, financial services, or unionised environment A strong relationship builder with the ability and passion to influence, partner, and coach managers on challenging people management issues A sound knowledge of employment law and applying this with a commercial lens in a workplace setting Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience in report writing Excellent attention to detail with the ability to balance workloads from different sources, and prioritise cases appropriately, managing stakeholder expectations Experience in identifying trends, process improvements, and proposing suitable solutions Customer First Behaviours Feel what customers feel - We step into our customers' shoes, using their feedback and insights to empathise with them and to understand their needs, so that every decision we make starts and finishes with our customers in mind. Say it straight - We are brave in speaking out and saying what we think - we're honest and direct with good intent, openly sharing diverse perspectives to reach the best conclusions and using language everyone can understand. Push for better - We don't settle for mediocrity, we challenge the status quo, taking responsibility for continuous improvement and personal development. Get it done - We prioritise what will have the greatest impact, we are decisive, and we take accountability for delivering brilliant customer outcomes. Job Info Job Identification 2604 Apply Before 04/24/2026, 10:55 PM Locations Nationwide House, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN38 1NW, GB Belfast City Hall, Belfast, Antrim, BT1 5AG, GB Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6EP, GB 21 High Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7SL, GB 47/49 Queen Street, Cardiff, CF10 2AS, GB 1st Floor Kings Park Rd, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 6NW, GB 38 Carver Street, Sheffield, West Yorkshire, S1 4FS, GB 3 Red Hall Crescent, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DF, GB Nationwide House, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN38 1NW, GB Masterton House, Dunfermline, Fife Region, KY11 8NX, GB 1 Threadneedle Street, London, Greater London, EC2R 8AY, GB 92/96 Argyle Street, Glasgow, Glasgow City, G2 8BQ, GB 28 King Street, Maidstone, ME14 1DA, GB 2 Spring Gardens, Manchester, M2 1EE, GB 32 St Stephens Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3SH, GB 7/11 Montague Street, Worthing, BN11 3AX, GB
As a Senior Employee Relations Consultant on a fixed term contract up until the end of March 2027, you will be working as part of a specialist HR team supporting business leaders with the most complex people management employee relations cases through to resolution, building trusted relationships with key business functions. At Nationwide we offer hybrid working wherever possible. More rewarding relationships are supported through our hybrid approach, bringing colleagues together across our UK wide estate, whilst also supporting generous access to home working. We value our time in the office to solve problems, to learn, and to feel connected. For this job you'll be located at our nearest regional hub. There will be a need to regularly connect with colleagues for collaboration events in one of our office sites. This is anticipated to be quarterly in Swindon, London or Glasgow. If your application is successful, your hiring manager will provide further details on how this works. Benefits Access to private medical insurance A highly competitive pension to help you build a strong foundation for retirement Access to an annual performance related bonus Training and development to help you progress your career A great selection of additional benefits through our salary sacrifice scheme Life assurance to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones in the event of your death Wellhub - access to a range of free and paid options for health and wellness Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year What you'll be doing You'll be part of a well valued and supportive team, acting as a trusted advisor to business leaders at all levels, building strong relationships, and managing a complex Employee Relations caseload. You'll operate at pace, with pragmatism, accuracy, and a commercial lens, delivering quality, consistent, and risk based end to end people management advice and solutions as well as providing hands on support for complex investigations, whistleblowing cases, formal hearings, meetings, and appeals. In addition, you will ensure that leaders get the right support for their needs, working across the team to embed an evolved operating model, minimising handoffs and encouraging end to end ownership. You'll provide expert coaching, tailored training, and ER surgeries to line managers, facilitating the practical implementation of Nationwide's people policies and procedures. About you Demonstrable experience in complex Employee Relations case management in a regulated, financial services, or unionised environment A strong relationship builder with the ability and passion to influence, partner, and coach managers on challenging people management issues A sound knowledge of employment law and applying this with a commercial lens in a workplace setting Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience in report writing Excellent attention to detail with the ability to balance workloads from different sources, and prioritise cases appropriately, managing stakeholder expectations Experience in identifying trends, process improvements, and proposing suitable solutions Customer First Behaviours Feel what customers feel - We step into our customers' shoes, using their feedback and insights to empathise with them and to understand their needs, so that every decision we make starts and finishes with our customers in mind. Say it straight - We are brave in speaking out and saying what we think - we're honest and direct with good intent, openly sharing diverse perspectives to reach the best conclusions and using language everyone can understand. Push for better - We don't settle for mediocrity, we challenge the status quo, taking responsibility for continuous improvement and personal development. Get it done - We prioritise what will have the greatest impact, we are decisive, and we take accountability for delivering brilliant customer outcomes. Job Info Job Identification 2604 Apply Before 04/24/2026, 10:55 PM Locations Nationwide House, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN38 1NW, GB Belfast City Hall, Belfast, Antrim, BT1 5AG, GB Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6EP, GB 21 High Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7SL, GB 47/49 Queen Street, Cardiff, CF10 2AS, GB 1st Floor Kings Park Rd, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 6NW, GB 38 Carver Street, Sheffield, West Yorkshire, S1 4FS, GB 3 Red Hall Crescent, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DF, GB Nationwide House, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN38 1NW, GB Masterton House, Dunfermline, Fife Region, KY11 8NX, GB 1 Threadneedle Street, London, Greater London, EC2R 8AY, GB 92/96 Argyle Street, Glasgow, Glasgow City, G2 8BQ, GB 28 King Street, Maidstone, ME14 1DA, GB 2 Spring Gardens, Manchester, M2 1EE, GB 32 St Stephens Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3SH, GB 7/11 Montague Street, Worthing, BN11 3AX, GB
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
As a Senior Employee Relations Consultant on a fixed term contract up until the end of March 2027, you will be working as part of a specialist HR team supporting business leaders with the most complex people management employee relations cases through to resolution, building trusted relationships with key business functions. At Nationwide we offer hybrid working wherever possible. More rewarding relationships are supported through our hybrid approach, bringing colleagues together across our UK wide estate, whilst also supporting generous access to home working. We value our time in the office to solve problems, to learn, and to feel connected. For this job you'll be located at our nearest regional hub. There will be a need to regularly connect with colleagues for collaboration events in one of our office sites. This is anticipated to be quarterly in Swindon, London or Glasgow. If your application is successful, your hiring manager will provide further details on how this works. Benefits Access to private medical insurance A highly competitive pension to help you build a strong foundation for retirement Access to an annual performance related bonus Training and development to help you progress your career A great selection of additional benefits through our salary sacrifice scheme Life assurance to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones in the event of your death Wellhub - access to a range of free and paid options for health and wellness Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year What you'll be doing You'll be part of a well valued and supportive team, acting as a trusted advisor to business leaders at all levels, building strong relationships, and managing a complex Employee Relations caseload. You'll operate at pace, with pragmatism, accuracy, and a commercial lens, delivering quality, consistent, and risk based end to end people management advice and solutions as well as providing hands on support for complex investigations, whistleblowing cases, formal hearings, meetings, and appeals. In addition, you will ensure that leaders get the right support for their needs, working across the team to embed an evolved operating model, minimising handoffs and encouraging end to end ownership. You'll provide expert coaching, tailored training, and ER surgeries to line managers, facilitating the practical implementation of Nationwide's people policies and procedures. About you Demonstrable experience in complex Employee Relations case management in a regulated, financial services, or unionised environment A strong relationship builder with the ability and passion to influence, partner, and coach managers on challenging people management issues A sound knowledge of employment law and applying this with a commercial lens in a workplace setting Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience in report writing Excellent attention to detail with the ability to balance workloads from different sources, and prioritise cases appropriately, managing stakeholder expectations Experience in identifying trends, process improvements, and proposing suitable solutions Customer First Behaviours Feel what customers feel - We step into our customers' shoes, using their feedback and insights to empathise with them and to understand their needs, so that every decision we make starts and finishes with our customers in mind. Say it straight - We are brave in speaking out and saying what we think - we're honest and direct with good intent, openly sharing diverse perspectives to reach the best conclusions and using language everyone can understand. Push for better - We don't settle for mediocrity, we challenge the status quo, taking responsibility for continuous improvement and personal development. Get it done - We prioritise what will have the greatest impact, we are decisive, and we take accountability for delivering brilliant customer outcomes. Job Info Job Identification 2604 Apply Before 04/24/2026, 10:55 PM Locations Nationwide House, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN38 1NW, GB Belfast City Hall, Belfast, Antrim, BT1 5AG, GB Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6EP, GB 21 High Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7SL, GB 47/49 Queen Street, Cardiff, CF10 2AS, GB 1st Floor Kings Park Rd, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 6NW, GB 38 Carver Street, Sheffield, West Yorkshire, S1 4FS, GB 3 Red Hall Crescent, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DF, GB Nationwide House, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN38 1NW, GB Masterton House, Dunfermline, Fife Region, KY11 8NX, GB 1 Threadneedle Street, London, Greater London, EC2R 8AY, GB 92/96 Argyle Street, Glasgow, Glasgow City, G2 8BQ, GB 28 King Street, Maidstone, ME14 1DA, GB 2 Spring Gardens, Manchester, M2 1EE, GB 32 St Stephens Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3SH, GB 7/11 Montague Street, Worthing, BN11 3AX, GB
As a Senior Employee Relations Consultant on a fixed term contract up until the end of March 2027, you will be working as part of a specialist HR team supporting business leaders with the most complex people management employee relations cases through to resolution, building trusted relationships with key business functions. At Nationwide we offer hybrid working wherever possible. More rewarding relationships are supported through our hybrid approach, bringing colleagues together across our UK wide estate, whilst also supporting generous access to home working. We value our time in the office to solve problems, to learn, and to feel connected. For this job you'll be located at our nearest regional hub. There will be a need to regularly connect with colleagues for collaboration events in one of our office sites. This is anticipated to be quarterly in Swindon, London or Glasgow. If your application is successful, your hiring manager will provide further details on how this works. Benefits Access to private medical insurance A highly competitive pension to help you build a strong foundation for retirement Access to an annual performance related bonus Training and development to help you progress your career A great selection of additional benefits through our salary sacrifice scheme Life assurance to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones in the event of your death Wellhub - access to a range of free and paid options for health and wellness Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year What you'll be doing You'll be part of a well valued and supportive team, acting as a trusted advisor to business leaders at all levels, building strong relationships, and managing a complex Employee Relations caseload. You'll operate at pace, with pragmatism, accuracy, and a commercial lens, delivering quality, consistent, and risk based end to end people management advice and solutions as well as providing hands on support for complex investigations, whistleblowing cases, formal hearings, meetings, and appeals. In addition, you will ensure that leaders get the right support for their needs, working across the team to embed an evolved operating model, minimising handoffs and encouraging end to end ownership. You'll provide expert coaching, tailored training, and ER surgeries to line managers, facilitating the practical implementation of Nationwide's people policies and procedures. About you Demonstrable experience in complex Employee Relations case management in a regulated, financial services, or unionised environment A strong relationship builder with the ability and passion to influence, partner, and coach managers on challenging people management issues A sound knowledge of employment law and applying this with a commercial lens in a workplace setting Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience in report writing Excellent attention to detail with the ability to balance workloads from different sources, and prioritise cases appropriately, managing stakeholder expectations Experience in identifying trends, process improvements, and proposing suitable solutions Customer First Behaviours Feel what customers feel - We step into our customers' shoes, using their feedback and insights to empathise with them and to understand their needs, so that every decision we make starts and finishes with our customers in mind. Say it straight - We are brave in speaking out and saying what we think - we're honest and direct with good intent, openly sharing diverse perspectives to reach the best conclusions and using language everyone can understand. Push for better - We don't settle for mediocrity, we challenge the status quo, taking responsibility for continuous improvement and personal development. Get it done - We prioritise what will have the greatest impact, we are decisive, and we take accountability for delivering brilliant customer outcomes. Job Info Job Identification 2604 Apply Before 04/24/2026, 10:55 PM Locations Nationwide House, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN38 1NW, GB Belfast City Hall, Belfast, Antrim, BT1 5AG, GB Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6EP, GB 21 High Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7SL, GB 47/49 Queen Street, Cardiff, CF10 2AS, GB 1st Floor Kings Park Rd, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 6NW, GB 38 Carver Street, Sheffield, West Yorkshire, S1 4FS, GB 3 Red Hall Crescent, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DF, GB Nationwide House, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN38 1NW, GB Masterton House, Dunfermline, Fife Region, KY11 8NX, GB 1 Threadneedle Street, London, Greater London, EC2R 8AY, GB 92/96 Argyle Street, Glasgow, Glasgow City, G2 8BQ, GB 28 King Street, Maidstone, ME14 1DA, GB 2 Spring Gardens, Manchester, M2 1EE, GB 32 St Stephens Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3SH, GB 7/11 Montague Street, Worthing, BN11 3AX, GB
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
As a Senior Employee Relations Consultant on a fixed term contract up until the end of March 2027, you will be working as part of a specialist HR team supporting business leaders with the most complex people management employee relations cases through to resolution, building trusted relationships with key business functions. At Nationwide we offer hybrid working wherever possible. More rewarding relationships are supported through our hybrid approach, bringing colleagues together across our UK wide estate, whilst also supporting generous access to home working. We value our time in the office to solve problems, to learn, and to feel connected. For this job you'll be located at our nearest regional hub. There will be a need to regularly connect with colleagues for collaboration events in one of our office sites. This is anticipated to be quarterly in Swindon, London or Glasgow. If your application is successful, your hiring manager will provide further details on how this works. Benefits Access to private medical insurance A highly competitive pension to help you build a strong foundation for retirement Access to an annual performance related bonus Training and development to help you progress your career A great selection of additional benefits through our salary sacrifice scheme Life assurance to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones in the event of your death Wellhub - access to a range of free and paid options for health and wellness Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year What you'll be doing You'll be part of a well valued and supportive team, acting as a trusted advisor to business leaders at all levels, building strong relationships, and managing a complex Employee Relations caseload. You'll operate at pace, with pragmatism, accuracy, and a commercial lens, delivering quality, consistent, and risk based end to end people management advice and solutions as well as providing hands on support for complex investigations, whistleblowing cases, formal hearings, meetings, and appeals. In addition, you will ensure that leaders get the right support for their needs, working across the team to embed an evolved operating model, minimising handoffs and encouraging end to end ownership. You'll provide expert coaching, tailored training, and ER surgeries to line managers, facilitating the practical implementation of Nationwide's people policies and procedures. About you Demonstrable experience in complex Employee Relations case management in a regulated, financial services, or unionised environment A strong relationship builder with the ability and passion to influence, partner, and coach managers on challenging people management issues A sound knowledge of employment law and applying this with a commercial lens in a workplace setting Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience in report writing Excellent attention to detail with the ability to balance workloads from different sources, and prioritise cases appropriately, managing stakeholder expectations Experience in identifying trends, process improvements, and proposing suitable solutions Customer First Behaviours Feel what customers feel - We step into our customers' shoes, using their feedback and insights to empathise with them and to understand their needs, so that every decision we make starts and finishes with our customers in mind. Say it straight - We are brave in speaking out and saying what we think - we're honest and direct with good intent, openly sharing diverse perspectives to reach the best conclusions and using language everyone can understand. Push for better - We don't settle for mediocrity, we challenge the status quo, taking responsibility for continuous improvement and personal development. Get it done - We prioritise what will have the greatest impact, we are decisive, and we take accountability for delivering brilliant customer outcomes. Job Info Job Identification 2604 Apply Before 04/24/2026, 10:55 PM Locations Nationwide House, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN38 1NW, GB Belfast City Hall, Belfast, Antrim, BT1 5AG, GB Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6EP, GB 21 High Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7SL, GB 47/49 Queen Street, Cardiff, CF10 2AS, GB 1st Floor Kings Park Rd, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 6NW, GB 38 Carver Street, Sheffield, West Yorkshire, S1 4FS, GB 3 Red Hall Crescent, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DF, GB Nationwide House, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN38 1NW, GB Masterton House, Dunfermline, Fife Region, KY11 8NX, GB 1 Threadneedle Street, London, Greater London, EC2R 8AY, GB 92/96 Argyle Street, Glasgow, Glasgow City, G2 8BQ, GB 28 King Street, Maidstone, ME14 1DA, GB 2 Spring Gardens, Manchester, M2 1EE, GB 32 St Stephens Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3SH, GB 7/11 Montague Street, Worthing, BN11 3AX, GB
As a Senior Employee Relations Consultant on a fixed term contract up until the end of March 2027, you will be working as part of a specialist HR team supporting business leaders with the most complex people management employee relations cases through to resolution, building trusted relationships with key business functions. At Nationwide we offer hybrid working wherever possible. More rewarding relationships are supported through our hybrid approach, bringing colleagues together across our UK wide estate, whilst also supporting generous access to home working. We value our time in the office to solve problems, to learn, and to feel connected. For this job you'll be located at our nearest regional hub. There will be a need to regularly connect with colleagues for collaboration events in one of our office sites. This is anticipated to be quarterly in Swindon, London or Glasgow. If your application is successful, your hiring manager will provide further details on how this works. Benefits Access to private medical insurance A highly competitive pension to help you build a strong foundation for retirement Access to an annual performance related bonus Training and development to help you progress your career A great selection of additional benefits through our salary sacrifice scheme Life assurance to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones in the event of your death Wellhub - access to a range of free and paid options for health and wellness Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year What you'll be doing You'll be part of a well valued and supportive team, acting as a trusted advisor to business leaders at all levels, building strong relationships, and managing a complex Employee Relations caseload. You'll operate at pace, with pragmatism, accuracy, and a commercial lens, delivering quality, consistent, and risk based end to end people management advice and solutions as well as providing hands on support for complex investigations, whistleblowing cases, formal hearings, meetings, and appeals. In addition, you will ensure that leaders get the right support for their needs, working across the team to embed an evolved operating model, minimising handoffs and encouraging end to end ownership. You'll provide expert coaching, tailored training, and ER surgeries to line managers, facilitating the practical implementation of Nationwide's people policies and procedures. About you Demonstrable experience in complex Employee Relations case management in a regulated, financial services, or unionised environment A strong relationship builder with the ability and passion to influence, partner, and coach managers on challenging people management issues A sound knowledge of employment law and applying this with a commercial lens in a workplace setting Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience in report writing Excellent attention to detail with the ability to balance workloads from different sources, and prioritise cases appropriately, managing stakeholder expectations Experience in identifying trends, process improvements, and proposing suitable solutions Customer First Behaviours Feel what customers feel - We step into our customers' shoes, using their feedback and insights to empathise with them and to understand their needs, so that every decision we make starts and finishes with our customers in mind. Say it straight - We are brave in speaking out and saying what we think - we're honest and direct with good intent, openly sharing diverse perspectives to reach the best conclusions and using language everyone can understand. Push for better - We don't settle for mediocrity, we challenge the status quo, taking responsibility for continuous improvement and personal development. Get it done - We prioritise what will have the greatest impact, we are decisive, and we take accountability for delivering brilliant customer outcomes. Job Info Job Identification 2604 Apply Before 04/24/2026, 10:55 PM Locations Nationwide House, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN38 1NW, GB Belfast City Hall, Belfast, Antrim, BT1 5AG, GB Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6EP, GB 21 High Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7SL, GB 47/49 Queen Street, Cardiff, CF10 2AS, GB 1st Floor Kings Park Rd, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 6NW, GB 38 Carver Street, Sheffield, West Yorkshire, S1 4FS, GB 3 Red Hall Crescent, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DF, GB Nationwide House, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN38 1NW, GB Masterton House, Dunfermline, Fife Region, KY11 8NX, GB 1 Threadneedle Street, London, Greater London, EC2R 8AY, GB 92/96 Argyle Street, Glasgow, Glasgow City, G2 8BQ, GB 28 King Street, Maidstone, ME14 1DA, GB 2 Spring Gardens, Manchester, M2 1EE, GB 32 St Stephens Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3SH, GB 7/11 Montague Street, Worthing, BN11 3AX, GB
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
As a Senior Employee Relations Consultant on a fixed term contract up until the end of March 2027, you will be working as part of a specialist HR team supporting business leaders with the most complex people management employee relations cases through to resolution, building trusted relationships with key business functions. At Nationwide we offer hybrid working wherever possible. More rewarding relationships are supported through our hybrid approach, bringing colleagues together across our UK wide estate, whilst also supporting generous access to home working. We value our time in the office to solve problems, to learn, and to feel connected. For this job you'll be located at our nearest regional hub. There will be a need to regularly connect with colleagues for collaboration events in one of our office sites. This is anticipated to be quarterly in Swindon, London or Glasgow. If your application is successful, your hiring manager will provide further details on how this works. Benefits Access to private medical insurance A highly competitive pension to help you build a strong foundation for retirement Access to an annual performance related bonus Training and development to help you progress your career A great selection of additional benefits through our salary sacrifice scheme Life assurance to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones in the event of your death Wellhub - access to a range of free and paid options for health and wellness Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year What you'll be doing You'll be part of a well valued and supportive team, acting as a trusted advisor to business leaders at all levels, building strong relationships, and managing a complex Employee Relations caseload. You'll operate at pace, with pragmatism, accuracy, and a commercial lens, delivering quality, consistent, and risk based end to end people management advice and solutions as well as providing hands on support for complex investigations, whistleblowing cases, formal hearings, meetings, and appeals. In addition, you will ensure that leaders get the right support for their needs, working across the team to embed an evolved operating model, minimising handoffs and encouraging end to end ownership. You'll provide expert coaching, tailored training, and ER surgeries to line managers, facilitating the practical implementation of Nationwide's people policies and procedures. About you Demonstrable experience in complex Employee Relations case management in a regulated, financial services, or unionised environment A strong relationship builder with the ability and passion to influence, partner, and coach managers on challenging people management issues A sound knowledge of employment law and applying this with a commercial lens in a workplace setting Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience in report writing Excellent attention to detail with the ability to balance workloads from different sources, and prioritise cases appropriately, managing stakeholder expectations Experience in identifying trends, process improvements, and proposing suitable solutions Customer First Behaviours Feel what customers feel - We step into our customers' shoes, using their feedback and insights to empathise with them and to understand their needs, so that every decision we make starts and finishes with our customers in mind. Say it straight - We are brave in speaking out and saying what we think - we're honest and direct with good intent, openly sharing diverse perspectives to reach the best conclusions and using language everyone can understand. Push for better - We don't settle for mediocrity, we challenge the status quo, taking responsibility for continuous improvement and personal development. Get it done - We prioritise what will have the greatest impact, we are decisive, and we take accountability for delivering brilliant customer outcomes. Job Info Job Identification 2604 Apply Before 04/24/2026, 10:55 PM Locations Nationwide House, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN38 1NW, GB Belfast City Hall, Belfast, Antrim, BT1 5AG, GB Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6EP, GB 21 High Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7SL, GB 47/49 Queen Street, Cardiff, CF10 2AS, GB 1st Floor Kings Park Rd, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 6NW, GB 38 Carver Street, Sheffield, West Yorkshire, S1 4FS, GB 3 Red Hall Crescent, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DF, GB Nationwide House, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN38 1NW, GB Masterton House, Dunfermline, Fife Region, KY11 8NX, GB 1 Threadneedle Street, London, Greater London, EC2R 8AY, GB 92/96 Argyle Street, Glasgow, Glasgow City, G2 8BQ, GB 28 King Street, Maidstone, ME14 1DA, GB 2 Spring Gardens, Manchester, M2 1EE, GB 32 St Stephens Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3SH, GB 7/11 Montague Street, Worthing, BN11 3AX, GB
