Head of People Advice (Senior Employment Solicitor) (868282)

Salary: £61,165 - £72,997

FTE: 1 (35 hours/week), part-time may be considered 

Contract Type: Open

Application Closing Date: 25 November 2026

About Strathclyde

Strathclyde was established as the UK's first technological university in 1964, with origins dating back to the founding of Anderson's Institution in 1796. For more than 230 years, we have remained true to our founding ethos as a place of useful learning. 

Today, we are Scotland's third-largest university, with around 30,000 students and a global reputation for excellence in education, research and innovation. As a values-led institution, we are committed to delivering positive societal impact through useful learning, world-leading research and innovation, and strong partnerships with industry, government and communities. Through our strategic framework, Strathclyde 2030, we are shaping tomorrow's world by addressing global challenges and creating opportunities for future generations.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an established HR and Employment Law professional to join our team. As well as advising us on complex employment law matters, you’ll lead and manage a range of strategically important HR related projects and initiatives to improve the employee experience and make a real impact within our organisation. 

Educated to degree level in Scots/English/Welsh Law, with post qualifying experience in employment law, you should possess a proven track record of achievement in a Senior role related to Employment Law and Human Resource Management. You should be able to demonstrate your ability to successfully advise on complex case work, developing alternative perspectives, including negotiating mutually acceptable outcomes, where deemed appropriate. You will demonstrate advanced knowledge of current employment law and its application to the workplace as well as possessing a track record of organisational transformation and of advising on the implementation of reshaping initiatives. You will also have experience of projects aimed at enhancing employee experience. You should possess interpersonal skills which will enable you to develop effective working relationships at all levels across the University, coupled with strong leadership skills and the ability to make a positive contribution as part of a team.

If you are keen to acquire exceptional experience of generalist HR alongside your already great employment law expertise, we’d love to hear from you.

Candidate Selection

Initial interviews are expected to take place in the week commencing 7 December 2026 and Formal interviews for this post will be held in the week commencing 14 December 2026. Please note these dates are indicative only and may be subject to change. 

For further information regarding this role please contact Verity Watson, Assistant Director of Employee Experience.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The University of Strathclyde is a socially progressive institution committed to equality of opportunity and celebrating the diversity of its staff and student community. We strongly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, women, LGBT+ individuals, disabled people, and candidates from lower socio-economic and care-experienced backgrounds.