Change Consultant

Syme Drummond; Remote; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A national organization committed to improving lives is seeking an experienced TUPE Specialist to manage the incoming and outgoing TUPE transfers. The role requires strong expertise in TUPE processes, project management, and legislation compliance. You will work closely with HR and senior stakeholders to ensure effective communication and procedural adherence. The ideal candidate will possess a proactive attitude and thrive in a dynamic environment, contributing to fair and well-planned transfers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing TUPE processes from start to finish is essential.
• Strong understanding of TUPE legislation and associated employment law.
• Experience of working on multiple TUPE projects at pace, including larger or more complex transfers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end TUPE lifecycle.
• Support both TUPE in and TUPE out processes.
• Provide clear guidance to HR and senior stakeholders on risk and impact.
• Identify opportunities to improve TUPE processes.

Skills

TUPE process management

Understanding of TUPE legislation

Project management

Data and contract handling

Communication skills

Job description

TUPE Specialist

Remote – UK Based (very occasional travel)

Permanent

Salary : Circa £50,000 DOE

Lead the Way in TUPE Transfers

Syme Drummond is delighted to be supporting a national organisation that is genuinely passionate about people and the services they provide. Our customer delivers vital support to improve vulnerable people’s lives across multiple locations in the UK and is now looking for an experienced TUPE Specialist to lead on both incoming and outgoing staff transfers.

This is a dedicated TUPE role , working closely with the Director of People, HR and New Business teams to provide expertise on a range of TUPE projects – from small transfers of a few employees through to larger, more complex transfers . You will play a key role in shaping how TUPE is planned, communicated and delivered across the organisation.

You will use your expertise to ensure transfers are legally compliant, well-planned and people-centred , while supporting the organisation through regular retenders and changes in service provision.

The Role

This critical role will be responsible for project managing TUPE transfers in and out of the organisation , ensuring all processes are managed in line with TUPE legislation and best practice. This will include :

• Leading the end-to-end TUPE lifecycle (due diligence, ELI, consultation, transfer and follow-up)
• Supporting both TUPE in and TUPE out
• Working closely with New Business and Bid teams to inform contract bids and retenders from a people perspective
• Providing clear guidance to HR, managers and senior stakeholders on risk, cost and impact
• Supporting employees through change, with a focus on clear communication and fair process
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and consistency across TUPE activity

About You

Are you a true TUPE SME who enjoys owning the process and working with a high degree of autonomy?

You will bring :

• Proven experience in managing TUPE processes from start to finish is essential
• Strong understanding of TUPE legislation and associated employment law
• Experience of working on multiple TUPE projects at pace , including larger or more complex transfers
• Confidence in working with data, contracts and employee liability information
• The ability to build trust quickly with managers, HR colleagues and external providers
• A proactive, organised and solution-focused approach , comfortable leading transfers independently

This role will suit someone who is reliable, diligent and calm under pressure , and who takes pride in delivering TUPE activity in a way that is both compliant and human.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply via the link or reach out to me at [e-mail] .