Senior Colleague Relations Manager

Lloyds Banking Group

. Shape colleague relations strategy and influence key people policies .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeLeeds • United KingdomSenior💰 £78,098 - £91,880 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in industrial relations and employment law, with a strong ability to influence key people policies and manage complex change. Proven track record in delivering high-impact projects and developing organizational capability through coaching and collaboration.

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Industrial Relations Law ExpertiseEmployment Law KnowledgeData Analysis for Decision MakingProject Management of Complex ProgramsRisk Management Policy Development

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Hard Skills

Industrial RelationsEmployment LawData AnalysisProject ManagementPolicy DevelopmentRisk ManagementNegotiationConsultationContinuous ImprovementChange Management

Soft Skills

CoachingInfluencingCollaborationCommunicationStakeholder Engagement

Industry Keywords

ACAS Codes of PracticeEmployee RelationsUnion NegotiationPeople ForumsOrganizational Capability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape colleague relations strategy and influence key people policies
Lead trusted partnerships with unions, People Forums and senior stakeholders
Provide expert industrial and employment relations advice during complex change
Use insight and data to drive informed decisions and better outcomes
Champion continuous improvement and innovative ways of working
Deliver high-impact projects supporting colleagues and the business
Manage risk and navigate complex challenges
Coach and develop others and build organisational capability
Advise on industrial relations, employee relations and engagement
Negotiate and consult with recognised unions and People Forums representing approximately 33,000 colleagues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong knowledge and experience of industrial relations law, employment law, best practice and ACAS Codes of Practice
Keeps up to date with changes in external industrial relations and employment law practices
Good external network
Confidence using and analysing data to shape recommendations and responses
Proven experience delivering large and complex programmes of work
Experience working with teams of subject matter experts across the business
Experience developing functional or operational policies, including underlying procedures and monitoring implementation
Understanding of developing and implementing risk management policies and procedures
Relevant transferable experience accepted
Full-time availability
Ability to work in a hybrid pattern, spending at least two days per week or 40% of time at an office site, subject to workplace adjustments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working options
Hybrid working
Job share
Workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns
Reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process
Menopause health package
Working with Cancer Initiative
Diversity, equity and inclusion support
Opportunities to learn, grow and develop
Disability Confident Scheme interview guarantee for a fair and proportionate number of applicants who meet the minimum criteria