People And Culture Consultant

per week), permanent position. In this role, you will provide professional, solutions-focused advice and guidance to managers and staff across UAL. You’ll support a wide range of people management matters including complex employee relations casework, organisational change initiatives, and implementation of policies and programmes. You will play a key role in ensuring consistency and rigour in the application of UAL’s policies and processes, while supporting individuals and teams to operate effectively and in line with the University’s values. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the People and Culture department, you will provide expert guidance on both operational and strategic matters, balancing organisational risk and employee experience. As part of a supportive and friendly team, you’ll contribute to high-quality service delivery and lead on relevant activities as required. Your work will span case management, proactive coaching and supporting organisational change, helping to shape a positive and inclusive working culture. About youYou will be a knowledgeable and confident professional with substantial experience of advising within complex, unionised environments. Ideally CIPD-qualified, you will demonstrate a strong track record in managing sensitive and challenging employee relations casework, including investigations, appeals, and employment tribunals. Alongside this, you will have experience supporting and managing organisational change initiatives, as well as working effectively with recognised trade unions or staff associations. Familiarity with HR systems and data management is essential, as is the ability to work confidently across both day-to-day casework and longer-term strategic priorities. You will bring excellent communication and influencing skills, ensuring that advice is clear, pragmatic, and trusted by colleagues at all levels. Combining professional credibility with a solutions-focused approach, you will play an active role in supporting individuals and teams while maintaining UAL’s high standards as an employer. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please contact PSOstaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk. To apply please click the 'Apply' button. Closing date: 4 October 2026 23:55. UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.