People Change and Workforce Planning Manager

Ministry of Justice; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the United Kingdom seeks a People Change and Workforce Planning Manager. The successful candidate will support strategic initiatives and manage people-focused organisational change within a dynamic environment. This role requires strong stakeholder management, data analysis skills, and the ability to work independently. The position offers a fixed-term contract with flexible working arrangements, aligning with the agency’s commitment to inclusivity and development opportunities.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience supporting organisational changes or transformation initiatives.
• Ability to work independently, managing competing priorities and delivering to tight deadlines.
• Experience of building effective relationships and partnerships across teams and functions.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of the strategic workforce plan.
• Lead people‑focused change activity across transformation projects.
• Analyse workforce data and trends to inform decision-making.

Skills

Supporting organisational changes

Managing competing priorities

Building effective relationships

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Role

People Change and Workforce Planning Manager

Business

Office of Public Guardian (OPG)

Location

National

Grade

SEO

Salary

National: £42,914-£46,182 London: £49,325-£53,081

Contract Type

Fixed Term Contract 24 Months

Minimum Hours

Part-time 25 hours or Full-time 37 hours

About OPG

Established in 2007 following the Mental Capacity Act 2005, OPG is an Executive Agency of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) protects people in England and Wales who may not have the mental capacity to make certain decisions for themselves. We are responsible for registering lasting and enduring powers of attorney and supervising court‑appointed deputies, helping to safeguard the rights and wellbeing of vulnerable individuals.

OPG is a fantastic place to work, offering a range of development opportunities and a supportive, inclusive environment that reflects the diverse community we serve. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to promoting equality, wellbeing, and work–life balance, enabling our people to thrive and perform at their best.

We are currently delivering an ambitious multi‑year transformation programme to improve how we provide services and meet the growing needs of our users and partners. This transformation will enhance user experience, strengthen our ability to support adults at risk, and ensure our services remain accessible, sustainable, and high quality.

Our Team!

The People Change Team sits within People Services, part of the Strategy and Central Services Directorate. It is a small but high‑impact team working collaboratively across People Services and the wider organisation.

The team leads on the development and delivery of OPG’s Strategic Workforce Plan and the people‑focused elements of the transformation portfolio. Our purpose is to ensure OPG has the right people, culture and capability to deliver its priorities, now and in the future, by leading workforce planning and enabling effective organisational change.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of the strategic workforce plan, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and budgets.
• Lead and coordinate people‑focused change activity across transformation projects, including managing the Change Champions Network.
• Support the development and implementation of change management plans that address the people impacts of organisational change.
• Analyse workforce data and trends to provide insights, identify risks and opportunities and inform evidence‑based decision‑making.
• Produce clear, accessible reports, briefings and presentations for senior leaders, committees and wider stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver engagement approaches such as FAQs, focus groups and pulse surveys, and provide analysis and recommendations of actions.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, HR colleagues and cross‑government networks to share best practice and drive improvement.
• Represent People Services at meetings and working groups, providing professional advice on people change and workforce planning.
• Manage competing priorities effectively, delivering high‑quality outputs within tight deadlines.
• Take responsibility for personal development, maintaining and enhancing professional knowledge in change management, HR and workforce planning.

The successful candidate will be expected to work from their base location on a weekly basis in line with current Civil Service requirements, outside of any reasonable adjustments. There may be occasional travel to other OPG offices.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Experience supporting organisational changes or transformation initiatives.
• Ability to work independently, managing competing priorities and delivering to tight deadlines.
• Experience of building effective relationships and partnerships across teams and functions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to engage and influence at all levels.
• Skilled in analysing and interpreting data to support evidence‑based decisions and insight generation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint and Excel, for data analysis and reporting.

Desirable

• Knowledge of HR policies, processes and functions, including experience within an HR environment.
• Experience in workforce planning or related HR disciplines.
• Experience using Power BI or similar applications.

Application process

This campaign will follow the Civil Service Success Profiles framework. As part of your application, you will need to provide:

• A Statement of Suitability (up to 750 words) demonstrating how you meet the essential skills and experience.
• A Behavioural Example (up to 250 words) based on the behaviour: Seeing the Bigger Picture at SEO level.

In the event of a high number of applications, the lead criterion will be the behaviour Seeing the Bigger Picture.

Interview process

If your statement provides evidence of the essential skills that meet the standards expected, you will be invited to an interview which will use the Civil Service Success Profiles.

At interview, candidates should expect questions on the following behaviours at Senior Executive Officer (SEO) level:

• Making Effective Decisions.
• Seeing the Bigger Picture.
• Working Together.

Candidates will also be asked strength‑based questions. Strength‑based questions explore what you naturally enjoy and do well. They focus on your motivations and energy, helping assess where your strengths align with the role rather than just your past experience.

All interviews will be held remotely via MS Teams. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.