Scout Recruiting is partnering with their Peterborough client to recruit-for an ER and Compliance Manager

The purpose of the role is to lead employee relations and ensure compliance with employment law, advising on complex cases, maintaining policies, and supporting fair and legal employment practices across the organisation.

This is a full-time permanent role, Monday to Friday 37 hours a week. It is OFFICE based only. Starting salary is -49500 plus additional non salaried benefits.

The role will involve travelling to other sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex employee relations cases (e.g. grievance, disciplinary, absence, performance).
• Lead all ER matters at ACAS/ tribunal stages, liaising with legal advisers.
• Oversee suspensions, ensuring minimal duration and proper approval.
• Develop and maintain legally compliant policies and procedures.
• Provide expert advice on ER matters to managers and senior leaders.
• Deliver ER and safeguarding training to line managers.
• Maintain and train a cohort of effective investigation managers.
• Support organisational change (TUPE, redundancy, restructures).
• Contribute to leadership development and succession planning.
• Monitor ER data and trends to inform improvements.
• Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Lead or support key HR projects as needed.

Key Skills

• Strong communication, analytical, and project management skills.
• Deep understanding of UK employment law, ACAS guidelines, and safeguarding in education.
• Confident in managing investigations, tribunals, and settlement negotiations.
• Able to influence, challenge, and coach at all organisational levels.

• Senior HR role in complex organisation.
• Managing complex ER cases, including dismissals and tribunals.
• Leading change initiatives (TUPE, redundancy, etc.).

• CIPD Level 7 or equivalent experience (essential)
• ILM Coaching Certificate (desirable)
• Minimum GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths and English (or equivalent)