HR Change Manager

2 weeks ago

Nottingham, United Kingdom Practicus Full time

HR Change Partner (Interim) – Major Organisational Transformation Contract: Until mid-March 2025 Start: ASAP About the Opportunity A large and highly complex organisation in the public sector is embarking on a major transformation of its professional services functions. Phase 1 impacts around 600 staff, with significant change activity now underway. To support the next critical stage, individual consultations, matching, and selection, I am seeking an experienced HR Change Partner who can provide hands‑on, practical, and confidence‑inspiring change expertise. We need a doer who can hit the ground running, take ownership, work at pace, and guide managers and staff through sensitive and sometimes challenging change conversations. Key Responsibilities Lead individual consultation meetings with staff affected by structural change. Apply matching and migration principles to advise on indicative matches and new role pathways. Manage processes around accepted matches, expressions of interest, queries, and selection activity. Provide confident, accurate HR change advice to managers and directors. Work closely with the Head of ER, programme teams, and project leads to ensure smooth delivery. Contribute to union‑facing discussions when required. Maintain clarity, pace, and consistency through fast‑moving change. About You A credible and confident HR professional comfortable working in a complex, vocal, unionised environment, with a hands‑on, delivery‑focused approach. Strong track record delivering large‑scale organisational change (c.600+ staff or similar). Extensive experience in individual consultations, restructures, matching, and selection. Ability to handle sensitive conversations with empathy and professionalism. Experience working in unionised environments, including active consultation involvement. Senior HR Business Partner experience providing sound advice on complex employment matters. Experience leading successful people and culture change activity. Experience in the higher education sector. Qualifications Essential: CIPD Associate Membership or equivalent experience. Desirable: CIPD Chartered Membership or equivalent. Skills & Knowledge Strong understanding of change management and organisational design principles. Ability to analyse issues and develop workable solutions. Knowledge of formal consultation requirements and statutory obligations. Knowledge of change management methodologies and best practice. Personal Attributes Influential communicator able to build effective relationships. Excellent problem‑solver with strong planning and prioritisation skills. Pragmatic, resilient, and able to balance compliance with practical delivery. Confident in pushing back professionally when needed. Comfortable working with ambiguity and shifting priorities. Experience in an educational environment helpful but not essential. Contract & Logistics Inside IR35 Hybrid working: typically 2–3 days onsite, rising to 4 during peak consultation periods. Must live within a realistic commuting distance (travel expenses not provided). Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Human Resources Industries Higher Education and Education #J-18808-Ljbffr

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