Employee Relations Advisor

Navantia UK is a new force in British industry, supporting the UK's defence, energy and maritime ambitions. We're doing this by creating state-of-the-art sovereign defence capabilities, investing in the UK to modernise industrial facilities, and bolstering the nation's energy security. Established in 2022, Navantia UK is a subsidiary of Navantia SA, a Spanish state-owned company with over 300 years of naval shipbuilding history. In January 2025, Navantia UK completed the acquisition of Harland & Wolff and its four historic facilities in Belfast, Appledore, Methil, and Arnish. By combining Harland & Wolff's proud heritage and facilities with Navantia's global expertise, Navantia UK is well-positioned to strengthen Britain's defence, maritime and energy industrial capabilities, supporting jobs and economic growth across the UK.

Employee Relations Advisor Location: Methil (with travel as needed) Department: People / HR Are you passionate about building positive workplaces, resolving challenges fairly, and working collaboratively with unions? We're looking for an Employee Relations Advisor to help shape a supportive, engaging environment across our unionised manufacturing sites. What you'll be doing As our Employee Relations Advisor, you'll be the go‑to specialist for all things employee relations. You will:

• Support colleagues and leaders with conflict resolution, grievances, and disciplinary matters
• Partner closely with union representatives to maintain strong, constructive relationships
• Champion consistent application of policies and UK employment law
• Deliver training on ER issues, conflict management, and policy awareness
• Lead thorough, fair investigations into workplace concerns
• Track ER trends and provide insights to senior leaders What you'll bring
• CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience)
• Solid experience working in a unionised manufacturing environment
• Strong communication, mediation, and problem‑solving skills
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and ER best practice Who you are Someone who is:
• A clear, confident communicator
• Calm under pressure
• Fair, curious, and committed to doing things the right way
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities
• Keen to learn and grow Why join us? You'll be part of a supportive HR team where your expertise matters. You'll gain exposure to a range of ER cases, build strong partnerships, and help drive a people‑first culture. Additional Information On Offer:
• Competitive base pay
• Company pension
• 31 days holiday
• Life assurance
• Health Care Cash Plan If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at people.skills@harland-wolff.com and one of the team will be in contact to help you.
• Please note as part of the onboarding process all candidates will need to complete BPSS security clearance* We believe talent is everywhere, and by widening access to opportunity and welcoming diverse experiences, we aim to create a workplace where every person feels valued and has an equal chance. If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at people.skills@harland-wolff.com and one of the team will be in contact to help you.