Salary: £37,228 - £42,842 per annum, inclusive of £5,148 London Weighting.
Contractual hours 35
Basis: Full Time
Region: London
Job category/type: Support
Date posted: 06/03/2026
Job reference: REQ12093
Job description
*Employee Relations Advisor — 1 year (with possible extension) full‑time, fixed‑term maternity leave cover*
About us
It’s an exciting time to join London South Bank University (LSBU) Group. With the launch of our new LSBU Group Strategy, Connecting, we’re shaping the future of tertiary education for a global, technology-driven economy – rooted in London.
Professional and technical education has been central to LSBU Group’s mission since our founding in 1892. Today, as London’s first integrated tertiary education group, we continue to lead the way on learner-centred, skills-focused education.
Comprising London South Bank University, South Bank Colleges and South Bank Academies, connectivity lies at the heart of all we do.
Since 2019, LSBU Group has grown beyond its three founding institutions to form a powerful network of learners, staff, alumni, employers and policymakers – united in our mission: to challenge social and economic inequalities through applied education, insight and partnership.
We are a powerhouse for inclusive education, enterprise and economic growth, connecting potential to opportunity and enabling people to thrive. Our Group network enables us to create learning pathways and connect people and organisations. This ensures learners are supported through the education system to achieve their full potential and can contribute their skills and energies locally and to wider society.
Our new strategy, Connecting, sets out a bold, ambitious vision for LSBU Group and it’s developed in collaboration with colleagues, student groups, partners and stakeholders.
Focused on delivering good jobs for all our learners, we are proud to be employer and skills led, delivering excellent professional and technical teaching which supports future talent and careers to deliver impact for London and beyond.
Working for us
Turning passion into purpose
Our ambition is to create educational pathways that empower people of all backgrounds and talents to realise their aspirations, add to the knowledge base, and contribute their skills and drive to wider society.
To realise our ambition, we need people with energy, courage and imagination, who are enthused by our vision and recognise our values as theirs; people who bring ideas to enrich our approach to learning, research and innovation; collaborative people who love creating and spreading knowledge; brilliant people who seek growth and yearn to make a positive, personal difference.
At LSBU Group, you will get to contribute to a vibrant and dynamic culture, which is fuelled by purpose, built around people, and is genuinely diverse. You will be trusted and recognised for your unique contribution.
You will be part of a great team, turning your passion into purpose.
The role
London South Bank University are excited to be recruiting for an Employee Relations Advisor on a Maternity Cover contract to join the People, Culture and Legal (PCL) Services Directorate.
In this role, you will play a key part in shaping a positive, inclusive and people‑centred culture across the Group. The PCL Directorate is focused on delivering our ambitious 2030 Connecting Strategy, with its vision of connecting potential to opportunity, enabling people to thrive, and providing a first‑class employee and student experience. Working within PCL, you’ll play an important role in supporting managers and stakeholders across a wide range of employee relations matters. You’ll coach and advise managers in developing formal and informal case management responses and strategies, helping them understand policy and risk, and enabling them to make well‑informed decisions that support both their teams and the Group’s values.
You’ll support the delivery of a positive employee relations culture through building constructive relationships with HR colleagues, managers, leaders, recognised Trade Unions and employees. You’ll become a trusted advisor, and your work will be varied and impactful, from supporting business restructures and coordinating documentation for hearings, to undertaking job evaluations and contributing to policy development, workforce planning and associated projects.
If you enjoy collaborative problem‑solving and playing a meaningful part in supporting people‑focused change, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to get involved.
What you will bring
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience managing or supporting ER casework including discipline and grievance investigations, hearings, and appeals as well as attendance and performance management processes to conclusion.
- Ability to provide clear, practical and high-quality advice, drawing on employment legislation, case law and best practice and making well-judged decisions in the context of the specific situation.
- Understanding of how HR policies are developed and embedded within a complex workforce, their role in strengthening organisational culture and behaviour, and how their effectiveness can be monitored.
- Experience working collaboratively with managers and supporting change processes.
- Strong organisation skills and thorough attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits and How to Apply:
As a leading Higher Education Institution LSBU offers staff a highly competitive benefits package including holiday entitlement starting at 26.5 days per annum, professional development opportunities and flexible working. Full details on the range of benefits we offer can be found here.
The person specification for this role alongside applicant guidance on what to submit within your application can be found within the candidate pack attached. Applications must be submitted via the "Apply Online" button: https://jobs.lsbu.ac.uk/ce1031li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=779767EnDO&LANG=USA&VACANCY_ID=377565IK37
For an informal conversation ahead of applying please feel free to contact Strategic Talent Acquisition Lead, Daniel Crawley, daniel.crawley@lsbu.ac.uk.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 15thMarch 2026 23.59 pm
Interview/assessment - week commencing 23rd March 2026
We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and aim to make our recruitment and selection process accessible to all, please contact us to discuss any support you need. The diversity of LSBU’s staff and students is a source of our strength and the richness of ideas and perspectives that this diversity brings makes LSBU a unique place to work.
Depending on your circumstances, this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route, more details on this can be found within the candidate pack.
If you have any questions related to your application, please email the recruitment team hrdsr@lsbu.ac.uk
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.
