Employee Relations Transformation Lead (Fixed Term)

Three UK is a big network for the little or life-changing connections that make life richer. Our brand embodies the strength of our network and how we can provide better connectivity every day for every customer.

Three UK was founded in 2003 to challenge the mobile industry, and now covers 99% of the UK outdoor population with its combined 3G and 4G network and carries 28% of mobile data traffic in the country (Enders Analysis). Three has more spectrum exclusively dedicated to 5G than any other UK mobile network, meaning our customers will benefit from an outstanding experience when using the next generation of mobile technology.

Leading the orchestration of Employee Relations Change Programme including multiple business change consultation programmes, applying technical expertise to design and delivery with both a legal and commercial focus. You will be responsible for the provision of subject matter expert (SME) advice and coaching into programmes of activity and to managers and leaders across the business (up to and including Exec Level). Effective risk management in relation to consultation programmes and leading on engagement activity with the Employee Forum relating to consultation programmes, whilst co-leading the Employee Relations Team.

A key element of the role is overseeing and leading the delivery of the Employee Relations change support to ensure effective delivery of a comprehensive, effective and commercial ER service to the business.

What you’ll be doing in the role.

• Provide strategic direction, define the approach, risk assess and provide options to the business for consultation. Accountable for the delivery of business change requiring consultation across organisation through a period of transformation.
• Develops procedures for area of expertise with direction and/or sign off from senior colleagues, then monitors implementation of those procedures within the organisation.
• Manage relationships with key internal customers and act as their business partner, while typically using support teams to ensure client satisfaction.
• Effective people management and leadership of the ER team consultation programme requirements.
• Accountable for the management of the ER Teams performance within the relevant programme of work.
• Accountable for implementing the ER team's development and capability, while informally coaching others throughout the organisation in the relevant area of expertise.
• Identifies shortcomings in existing processes, systems and procedures, then collaborates with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.

The type of person we are looking for in the role.

• Comprehensive technical knowledge and skills in the field of Employee Relations specific to business change (collective/individual consultation for redundancy, TUPE and changing T&C’s) & employment law.
• Experience of leading and directing people and other resources to achieve specific end results including within limited timeframes.
• CIPD qualified or part qualified.
• Desirable experience of designing and delivering consultation programmes as a result of a merger.

What you'll receive in return…

• Salary range for this role start's at £53,760, the exact salary will differ by job and experience
• A performance based annual bonus & an additional 'flexible allowance' to spend on additional benefits, topping up your pension, or to be added to your salary
• A company car allowance
• Hybrid working between your home (2-3 days a week) and our Glasgow office (2-3 days a week)
• 28 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + 3 personal days annually, which increases with length of service
• Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance and Income Protection
• Free mobile phone package & unlimited sim-card
• .... Plus lots more including wellbeing and learning & development benefits!

Our people make us who we are. We’re a diverse and inclusive bunch, and it’s important you can feel you belong here. We value everybody for who they are and what they bring to the table, supporting one another as we continue to deliver for our customers.

With that in mind, if you do not ‘tick every box’ in the job advert above, there are likely other valuable attributes and skills you have that would make you a great addition for the team. So, if you feel this role is for you, then please apply! We are committed to equality in employment and growing a diverse workforce. We embrace those of any race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, marital status, family status or civil status and we want our teams to reflect this!

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Need any reasonable adjustments? Let us know when you apply so we can support you throughout the interview process.

At Three we have a hybrid working arrangement in place as standard for office based employees, where employees work from a mix of office based location and working from their home in the UK to carry on their role.

Excluding retail, our core hours at Three are between 10:00 and 16:00, with operating hours between 08:00 & 18:30. This allows employees to have a start time between 08:00 and 10:00 and finish time between 16:00 and 18:30.