Location
Brixton, London Borough of Lambeth (Hybrid working)

Hours
Full Time, Permanent

Salary
PO4: £49,638 per annum rising in annual increments to £52,674 per annum including London Weighting

About the Role
As an HR Casework and Change Consultant at Lambeth Council, you will provide expert advice and guidance on a wide range of HR issues including employee relations and change management. You will support managers, develop strong working relationships, and ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures.

Your responsibilities will include managing a portfolio of employee relations cases such as disciplinary, grievance, and performance management in an effective and timely manner. You will also lead and support change initiatives across the Council, applying your expert knowledge of change management principles and best practices to ensure successful implementation.

Day-to-day duties involve coaching and supporting line managers to ensure sound management of employee relations cases, using your expertise in employment law to identify and monitor key trends in casework. You will seek opportunities to improve policies, line management practices, and address capability challenges.

Stakeholder engagement is a key part of the role, requiring collaboration with HR colleagues, Trade Union representatives, and other key stakeholders.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute positively to the ongoing changes and challenges within local government and to be part of a driven, ambitious team committed to delivering excellence for Lambeth’s communities.

About Us
Lambeth Council is committed to bold ambitions for the future of its communities through the Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth’. Our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensures we are ‘connected by purpose’ in everything we do. We embrace our refreshed One Lambeth Values and Behaviours: Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability, developed by staff for staff.

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth is a vibrant borough of over 317,600 residents, rich in diversity with more than 130 languages spoken. It is home to the Windrush generation, London’s largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking population. Lambeth offers exceptional schools, green spaces such as Brockwell Park, cultural landmarks like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions including St Thomas’s Hospital.

You will join a highly driven and supportive HR Policy & Employment Relations team, reporting to the Casework & Change Manager, working collaboratively to enable good people management practices across the Council.

Benefits
- Participation in 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing up to 35 days depending on length of service
- Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service
- Discounts at local restaurants and Active Lambeth Gyms
- Learning and Development opportunities including Apprenticeships
- Cycle to Work Scheme and secure bike storage facilities
- Trade Union Membership

Experience
Proven experience managing complex employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, and performance management. Strong knowledge of employment law and change management principles. Experience working collaboratively with stakeholders including Trade Unions and HR colleagues.

Experience in coaching and supporting line managers to improve people management practices is essential.

About you
You are a motivated and ambitious professional with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to delivering high-quality HR advice and support. You demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities and are proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement.

You value diversity and inclusion and are aligned with Lambeth Council’s One Lambeth Values: Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability.

Qualifications
A relevant HR qualification or equivalent experience is desirable. A strong understanding of employment law and change management best practices is essential to succeed in this role.