Interim People Change Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Interim People Change Specialist to play a key role in delivering organisational change programmes. Working closely with HR, managers and change stakeholders, you will help translate change strategies into practical delivery plans, ensuring change is implemented in a fair, consistent and people-focused way.
This is an excellent opportunity for a change professional with experience in restructuring, consultation and employee relations who enjoys working directly with managers and colleagues to deliver successful outcomes.
This role is for a fixed term contract of 12-15 months, to start ASAP.
Hybrid working available, max of 2 days in the office.
Responsibilities:

• Lead and support organisational change, restructuring and consultation activity.
• Develop consultation plans, communications, presentations, FAQs and manager guidance.
• Coach and support managers through consultation and implementation processes.
• Conduct or support individual and collective consultation meetings.
• Provide practical advice on redeployment, selection and redundancy processes.
• Identify and manage risks, people impacts and implementation challenges.
• Work collaboratively with HR, Employee Relations, Communications, Payroll and operational teams.
• Analyse feedback and data to identify themes, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Support transition, implementation and post-change stabilisation activities.

You will have:

• Experience delivering organisational change, restructuring or workforce transformation programmes.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law, consultation processes and employee relations practice.
• Experience supporting managers and employees through change.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• The confidence to handle sensitive conversations with professionalism and empathy.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience.

You'll bring:

• Collective consultation and trade union engagement.
• Organisational design, workforce planning or TUPE activity.
• Developing manager toolkits, briefing materials and change communications.
• Experience working across multiple sites or operational environments.

This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact on change programmes, working closely with leaders and colleagues to create positive outcomes, deliver successful transitions and ensure an excellent employee experience throughout the change journey.