15 Industrial Relations jobs in the United Kingdom

• Industrial Relations Advisor
• Contract Role - 2 years
• Negotiable Rate
• Inside IR35
• Based in North Wales

The Energy Division at ARM are currently recruiting an experienced Indsutrial Relations Advisor to join a global EPC company based out of the North Wales.

Job Overview:

As an Industrial Relations Advisor you will be part of the Energy Carries division. You will support the smooth implementation of local agreements with various unions involved with the project scope on a large onshore carbon capture project based in North Wales. You will be part of our ENI Liverpool Bay Project (Decommissioning & Carbon Capture and Storage) .

Duties

• Ensure the development of transparent, profitable and positive relations with local, national and international trade unions and employers' organizations
• Ensure the dissemination of a culture of relationships and respect for human rights
• Ensure good relations with trade unions, in compliance with company procedures
• Ensure good relations with the relevant employers' organisations
• Ensure specialist technical support to company departments for the correct and effective management of trade union relations at peripheral sites, subsidiaries and affiliates
• Define the criteria for signing collective agreements covering the various matters within remit, in compliance with company policies, values and business needs
• Ensure support to HR and Line departments for the correct interpretation and application of collective agreements
• Ensure support to Sustainability departments for matters within remit
• Monitor the diffusion of trade union organisations and their memberships
• Contribute to the achievement of a positive workplace atmosphere, including by spreading the knowledge of welfare benefit opportunities
• Contribute to the collection of useful data for the drafting of the Sustainability Report.
• Ensure the promotion of and respect for human rights
• Ensure a cross-functional approach which takes the clients global presence into account
• Ensure the management of trade union activities in the event of mergers and acquisitions.
• Ensure the necessary coordination with the external communications functions in the event of occurrences that could find their way into the media
• Ensure management of the overall Project's Industrial Relations in compliance with applicable legislation, Industrial Instruments (NAECI), relevant labour practices;
• Contribute to the definition and negotiation of relevant Industrial instruments (NAECI/Supplementary Project Agreement) and management of employees' relations at project level;
• Ensure coordination among Subcontractors for what concern Trade Union requirements and deliverables.

Requirements:

Education: Master's Degree/bachelor's degree in Industrial Relations

Experience: definition and negotiation of relevant Industrial instruments (NAECI/Supplementary Project Agreement) and management of employees' relations in a project context

Languages: English

How to apply:

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please apply via the link or contact me on (phone number removed) - and we will let you know if you have been shortlisted.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Location: Point of Ayr, Talacre, North Wales

Contract Type: 2-Year PAYE Contract (Inside IR35)

Start Date: ASAP

Industry: Energy / Carbon Capture

Purpose of the Position

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Industrial Relations Advisor to join our Energy Carriers Division on a major onshore carbon capture project based in North Wales. You will play a key role in supporting the successful implementation of local industrial agreements with multiple trade unions and stakeholders. This is a pivotal opportunity to be at the forefront of one of the UK’s flagship carbon reduction projects.

Key Responsibilities

As Industrial Relations Advisor, your core responsibilities will include:

• Trade Union Engagement:
• Build and maintain transparent, constructive, and compliant relationships with local, national, and international trade unions and employers’ organisations.
• Agreement Development & Compliance:
• Contribute to the definition and negotiation of relevant Industrial Instruments (e.g., NAECI, Supplementary Project Agreements) and ensure their correct interpretation and application across all project teams.
• Project-Level Coordination:
• Manage and coordinate the overall industrial relations framework for the project, including subcontractor compliance, ensuring alignment with trade union deliverables and labour laws.
• Culture & Ethics:
• Champion a culture rooted in respect for human rights, workforce welfare, and positive employee relations. Assist Sustainability teams in collecting data for reporting and promoting workplace well-being.
• Crisis & Media Management:
• Support the business in the management of industrial activities during M&As or disputes, ensuring coordination with external communication teams when issues may become public.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Act as the central point of contact for HR, Line Management, and Sustainability teams, offering expert advice and strategic direction on all industrial relations matters.

Candidate Profile

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Relations, Labour Law, Human Resources, or a related field.

Experience:

• Proven track record in negotiating and managing complex industrial agreements such as NAECI and Supplementary Project Agreements.
• Demonstrated success working on large-scale infrastructure, energy, or construction projects.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Deep understanding of UK employment law, industrial instruments, and trade union practices.
• Ability to influence and negotiate with key stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal, advisory, and organisational skills.

Languages:

• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

What We Offer

• Contract: 2-year PAYE agency contract (Inside IR35)
• Location: Point of Ayr, Talacre, with on-site presence required
• Project: Pioneering onshore carbon capture infrastructure
• Impact: Be part of a high-profile, sustainability-focused project with a long-term vision for decarbonisation in the UK.

• Industrial Relations Advisor
• Contract Role - 2 years
• Negotiable Rate
• Inside IR35
• Based in North Wales

The Energy Division at ARM are currently recruiting an experienced Indsutrial Relations Advisor to join a global EPC company based out of the North Wales.

Job Overview:

As an Industrial Relations Advisor you will be part of the Energy Carries division. You will support the smooth implementation of local agreements with various unions involved with the project scope on a large onshore carbon capture project based in North Wales. You will be part of our ENI Liverpool Bay Project (Decommissioning & Carbon Capture and Storage) .

Duties

• Ensure the development of transparent, profitable and positive relations with local, national and international trade unions and employers' organizations
• Ensure the dissemination of a culture of relationships and respect for human rights
• Ensure good relations with trade unions, in compliance with company procedures
• Ensure good relations with the relevant employers' organisations
• Ensure specialist technical support to company departments for the correct and effective management of trade union relations at peripheral sites, subsidiaries and affiliates
• Define the criteria for signing collective agreements covering the various matters within remit, in compliance with company policies, values and business needs
• Ensure support to HR and Line departments for the correct interpretation and application of collective agreements
• Ensure support to Sustainability departments for matters within remit
• Monitor the diffusion of trade union organisations and their memberships
• Contribute to the achievement of a positive workplace atmosphere, including by spreading the knowledge of welfare benefit opportunities
• Contribute to the collection of useful data for the drafting of the Sustainability Report.
• Ensure the promotion of and respect for human rights
• Ensure a cross-functional approach which takes the clients global presence into account
• Ensure the management of trade union activities in the event of mergers and acquisitions.
• Ensure the necessary coordination with the external communications functions in the event of occurrences that could find their way into the media
• Ensure management of the overall Project's Industrial Relations in compliance with applicable legislation, Industrial Instruments (NAECI), relevant labour practices;
• Contribute to the definition and negotiation of relevant Industrial instruments (NAECI/Supplementary Project Agreement) and management of employees' relations at project level;
• Ensure coordination among Subcontractors for what concern Trade Union requirements and deliverables.

Requirements:

Education: Master's Degree/bachelor's degree in Industrial Relations

Experience: definition and negotiation of relevant Industrial instruments (NAECI/Supplementary Project Agreement) and management of employees' relations in a project context

Languages: English

How to apply:

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please apply via the link or contact me on (phone number removed) - and we will let you know if you have been shortlisted.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS ADVISOR

Location: Talacre, Wales

Project: Oil & Gas

Work Schedule: Mon – Fri

Contract duration: 24 months (PAYE)

Start Date: ASAP

Account Manager: Anthony Hughes

We are a global advanced technological and engineering platform for the design, construction and operation of complex, safe and sustainable infrastructures, and plants. We are currently able to expand our team and have partnered with Airswift so support us in our hiring process.

We are currently looking for an Industrial Relations Advisor, you will be part of the Energy Carries division. You will support the smooth implementation of local agreements with various unions involved with the project scope on a large onshore carbon capture project based in North Wales.

Role & Responsibilities

• Ensure the development of transparent, profitable and positive relations with local, national and international trade unions and employers' organizations
• Ensure the dissemination of a culture of relationships and respect for human rights
• Ensure good relations with trade unions, in compliance with company procedures
• Ensure good relations with the relevant employers' organisations
• Ensure specialist technical support to company departments for the correct and effective management of trade union relations at peripheral sites, subsidiaries and affiliates
• Define the criteria for signing collective agreements covering the various matters within remit, in compliance with company policies, values and business needs
• Ensure support to HR and Line departments for the correct interpretation and application of collective agreements
• Ensure support to Sustainability departments for matters within remit
• Monitor the diffusion of trade union organisations and their memberships
• Contribute to the achievement of a positive workplace atmosphere, including by spreading the knowledge of welfare benefit opportunities
• Contribute to the collection of useful data for the drafting of the Sustainability Report.
• Ensure the promotion of and respect for human rights
• Ensure a cross-functional approach which takes Saipem's global presence into account
• Ensure the management of trade union activities in the event of mergers and acquisitions.
• Ensure the necessary coordination with the external communications functions in the event of occurrences that could find their way into the media
• Ensure management of the overall Project’s Industrial Relations in compliance with applicable legislation, Industrial Instruments (NAECI), relevant labour practices;
• Contribute to the definition and negotiation of relevant Industrial instruments (NAECI/Supplementary Project Agreement) and management of employees’ relations at project level;
• Ensure coordination among Subcontractors for what concern Trade Union requirements and deliverables.

Role Requirements

• Master's Degree/bachelor’s degree in industrial relations or related qualification
• Experienced in definition and negotiation of relevant Industrial instruments (NAECI/Supplementary Project Agreement) and management of employees’ relations at project level.
• English speaking

The next step

We have an exceptional team in place, and we are pleased to be able to appoint a further person to our growing business. We are aware that you may not ‘tick all the boxes’, but if you believe you can genuinely offer some valuable skills and experience to our business, please in the first instance contact our recruitment partner Airswift.

Location: Point of Ayr, Talacre, North Wales

Contract Type: 2-Year PAYE Contract (Inside IR35)

Start Date: ASAP

Industry: Energy / Carbon Capture

Purpose of the Position

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Industrial Relations Advisor to join our Energy Carriers Division on a major onshore carbon capture project based in North Wales. You will play a key role in supporting the successful implemen.

We are looking for an Industrial Relations Advisor for a long term contract role, to work on site on behalf of our client, a major engineering contractor operating within the energy sector. Your role will be to support the smooth implementation of local agreements with various unions involved with the project scope on a large onshore carbon capture project based in North Wales.

The Role:

• Ensure the .

My longstanding client is an international airline group who are looking for an experienced industrial relations manager. This person will help drive the business’ transformation and engagement agenda forwards.

The successful candidate will have:

• Significant experience working with trade unions in large, complex organisations.
• A proven track record of delivering meaningful change and leading IR-sensitive projects.
• Deep knowledge of employment legislation and current ER/IR practices.
• Experience managing conflict, driving employee engagement, and leading strategic negotiations.

If you are an employment lawyer with IR experience, or an IR manager (with 3+years’ experience), looking for a new role within a dynamic business, please do get in touch:

My longstanding client is an international airline group who are looking for an experienced industrial relations manager. This person will help drive the business’ transformation and engagement agenda forwards.

The successful candidate will have:

• Significant experience working with trade unions in large, complex organisations.
• A proven track record of delivering meaningful change and leading IR-sensitive projects.
• Deep knowledge of employment legislation and current ER/IR practices.
• Experience managing conflict, driving employee engagement, and leading strategic negotiations.

If you are an employment lawyer with IR experience, or an IR manager (with 3+years’ experience), looking for a new role within a dynamic business, please do get in touch: