Paul Tulett, Director of Employee at Birmingham City Council
Paul Tulett is a seasoned leader in industrial and employee relations, known for turning complex workforce challenges into opportunities for transformation and growth. As an experienced Industrial Relations Director, Paul brings a unique blend of strategic vision and hands-on negotiation skills to the table—always focused on creating solutions that work for both people and business.
With a career spanning major sectors including local government, rail, aviation, infrastructure, energy, and technology, Paul has steered organisations through mergers, restructures, and cultural change with confidence and clarity. His ability to build trust with trade unions and senior stakeholders has delivered multi-year pay deals, modernised terms and conditions, and saved millions through innovative agreements. From leading equal pay settlements to influencing government policy during industry crises, Paul thrives in high-stakes environments where collaboration and resilience matter most.
A Chartered Fellow of the CIPD and holder of an MA in Employment Strategy (Distinction), Paul is also an accredited coach passionate about developing IR capability and empowering leaders. His approach combines emotional intelligence with pragmatic problem-solving, ensuring organisations navigate change smoothly while maintaining strong employee engagement.
Paul’s leadership philosophy is simple: listen, collaborate, and deliver. Whether shaping strategy for blue-chip companies or guiding public sector transformation, he consistently creates outcomes that balance organisational goals with fairness and integrity.
Paul’s currently working with Birmingham City Council. BCC is the largest local authority in Europe, serving over 1.1 million residents and employing circa 12,500 staff. Paul’s remit is to support BCC five-year improvement programme aimed at restoring financial sustainability by implementing strategies to align and deliver the Council’s transformation programme. This includes renegotiating collective agreements, restoring and actively managing union relationships and resolving conflicts.
