Employee Relations (Engagement) Officer

As the Employee Relations Engagement Officer, you will work with the Director of People and Change and Head of People Services to support collaborative and effective working relationships with the IOPC recognised trade union, Joint Negotiation Committee (JNC), Staff Council, and Staff Network Groups.
You will manage and coordinate a wide range of tasks that are complex and sensitive whilst demonstrating strategic thinking, strong intellectual capability and the ability to prioritise effectively. You will review large amounts of complex and detailed information, including data such as survey outcomes, take effective decisions and ensure that work is delivered to a high standard.
You will also provide professional support to the Director of People & Change to ensure that effective forward plans are in place, aligned with the People and Workforce strategies, for the People & Culture Committee, , JNC and all staff groups., + Have a key and essential role to play in supporting the Director of People & Change to ensure that high levels on engagement are maintained with staff groups and the IOPC recognised trade union.
+ Plan and organise the People directorate internal communications in collaboration with colleagues in the Internal Communications team.
+ Plan and organise relevant meeting agendas and ensure that the Director of People & Change is fully briefed.
+ Manage and coordinate a wide range of duties related to employee relations and employee engagement that are complex and sensitive.
+ Liaise and collaborate with the IOPC recognised trade union to forward plan the JNC meetings and agenda items in line with the People directorate priorities.
+ Management of the Director of People & Change diary, and scheduling of cyclical and other meetings.
+ Plan and schedule People directorate SMT (senior management team) and Leadership team meetings.
+ Provide high level administrative support as and when required for the Director of People & Change.
+ Deliver any other duties or responsibilities that are commensurate with the role of an Employee Relations (Engagement) Officer., This vacancy is using Success Profiles, to find out more, please click here. We'll assess you against these Behaviours at Senior Executive Officer (SEO) level.
We will also assess you against Experience, Skills, Technical and IOPC Values.
The anticipated assessment and interview date is Friday 17 January 2025.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

+ CIPD level 5 or a willingness to complete this qualification., + Experience of working in a HR/People environment, and or an engagement role with a focus on the employee’s experiences.
+ Experience of working with a range of internal stakeholders within a public sector organisation.
+ Experience of identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, based on feedback, stakeholder engagement, trend analysis, etc.
+ Experience of interacting and communicating with trade union colleagues.
+ Experience of supporting staff groups to achieve their objectives.
+ Experience of analysing and quantifying data and providing recommendations.
+ Experience of working directly with and or providing support to a senior manager at Head of Service or Director level.
+ Experience of organising and managing events.
+ Experience of taking high quality notes of meetings and following up actions.
+ Experience of drafting reports for review by senior management.
+ Understanding of wider social, economic and political issues impacting public sector organisations.
+ Experience of ensuring equality and diversity is an integral part of all people services.

Skills and abilities:
+ Confident communicator, with highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with all colleagues including senior managers, employees and trade union representatives.
+ Excellent planning, time management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work whilst remaining flexible to changing demands.
+ Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, to persuade and influence others.
+ Excellent written skills with attention to detail, accuracy and ability to adapt style to audience.
+ Ability to influence others in challenging circumstances.
+ Ability to take accurate notes that reflect meeting discussions.
+ Ability to produce reports and present quantitative and qualitative information
+ Ability to analyse information, identify trends and issues and recommend and implement solutions.
+ Ability to demonstrate confidentiality, empathy and sensitivity.

Alongside your salary of £41,878, Independent Office for Police Conduct contributes £12,132 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
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o 27.5 days paid annual leave (increasing with service to 32.5 days)
o Options to carry over, buy or sell annual leave
o Civil Service pension
o Civil Service maternity leave package
o PAM employee assistance programme
o Access to Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) membership
o Cycle to work scheme
o Opportunity to enjoy the latest home and electronics in a more affordable way provided by Vivup
o Car Leasing Scheme
o Staff networks focused on each of the protected characteristics – run for staff, by staff:
o Learning and development tailored to your role
o An environment with flexible working options
o A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity behaviours
o A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%