Employee Relations Casework Advisor (1 FTE/Open Ended)

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Glasgow Caledonian – the largest and leading modern university in Scotland - is a vibrant, values-led university with campuses in the heart of Glasgow and London. With a strong commitment to high quality education and research which supports the communities we serve, we have strong partnerships with employers to ensure our students get the careers they dream of and deserve.

Named UK Modern University of the Year for Graduate Jobs in the latest Daily Mail University Guide, and the top-ranked UK modern university in the Times and Sunday Times Guide 2026, we are a UK top 40 university according to these highly regarded guides. We are the only Scottish university with EcoCampus Platinum accreditation and were ranked first in Scotland for sustainability in the most recent People and Planet league table (2024).
 

With a wide range of professionally accredited courses and links with over 300 industry partners, we are the top university in Scotland for students in employment and/or further study within 15 months of graduating at 92% - with 78% of graduates in highly skilled occupations (HESA 2025). We are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships. We are committed to widening participation, helping more people from diverse backgrounds into university. Our modern campuses support nearly 23,000 students from 119 countries.
 

Our research is addressing many of today’s biggest global challenges. We are unsurpassed by any other Scottish modern university for the level of research (72%) considered to be world leading or internationally excellent, and our health research is surpassed only by King’s College London for outstanding impact (REF2021).
 

Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.

People Services lead on all HR aspects for the University in addition to supporting organisational development, staff development, Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety. The department is made up of various teams and the People Services Employee Relations (ER) Casework Advisor will play a key role within the ER team.

 

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Employee Relations Casework Advisor to join our dynamic People Services team. In this role you will provide expert guidance to managers, staff, and academic leaders, ensuring compliance with university policies, procedures, and employment legislation. You will manage complex employee relations cases, foster a positive working environment, and promote best practices in conflict resolution, performance management, and employee engagement.

You will work closely with the Employee Relations Manager to deliver strategic advice, resolve conflicts, and support the development and review of policies. This role involves advising on employee relations matters, designing and delivering training, analysing data trends, and preparing reports for senior leaders. Additionally, you will collaborate with other People Services teams and union representatives, support employee well-being initiatives, and assist in managing organisational change.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in employee relations, a strong understanding of employment law, and the ability to handle complex cases. You should be an excellent communicator, able to work independently and collaboratively, and have experience in coaching and training managers. Union experience is highly desirable. If you are passionate about fostering a positive work environment and have a proactive, organised approach, we would love to hear from you.

We want to get to know you. Please ensure your application is written in your own words, not created by artificial intelligence. This helps us accurately assess your genuine fit, skills, and experience

As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do.  As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.

Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to our success​.

The University holds the prestigious Athena Swan Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines.

The University holds the Race Equality Charter Bronze award, in recognition of our work to combat racism and support race equality.

As a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, we are striving to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident 'Committed' level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process.

The University also holds the ‘Carer Positive Established’ employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.

Glasgow Caledonian University are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant. 

The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.

Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).