Colleague Relations Senior Manager (Financial Services)

Location: Hybrid, with offices in Leeds, Bristol or Edinburgh.

Salary: £78,098–£91,880 per year.

Company

hirify.global is a major UK financial services organisation focused on supporting people, businesses and communities through sustainable and inclusive finance.

What you will do

• Shape colleague relations strategy and influence people policies.
• Build trusted partnerships with recognised unions, People Forums and senior stakeholders representing around 33,000 Grade A–C colleagues.
• Provide expert industrial and employment relations advice during complex organisational change.
• Use data and insight to develop recommendations and improve outcomes.
• Deliver high-impact projects, manage risk and navigate complex challenges.
• Coach and develop colleagues while promoting continuous improvement and innovative ways of working.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge and experience of industrial relations law, employment law, best practice and ACAS Codes of Practice.
• Current knowledge of external industrial relations and employment law developments, supported by a good external network.
• Confidence using and analysing data to shape recommendations and responses.
• Proven experience delivering large and complex programmes with subject matter experts across the business.
• Experience developing functional or operational policies, related procedures and implementation monitoring.
• Understanding of developing and implementing risk management policies and procedures.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion across the organisation.
• Support for learning, development and progression.
• Reasonable workplace adjustments, including flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns.
• Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
• Disability Confident Scheme support, including guaranteed interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants meeting minimum criteria.

Hiring process

• Applications are open until 11 November 2026.
• An overview and Q&A call is scheduled for Wednesday 22 July, 2:30–3:00 pm; candidates may contact Fiona O'Shea to join.