Director of People & Change

Invitise; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Director of People & Change for a public sector client on a 12-month contract. This hybrid role requires strategic HR leadership, driving change programs, and engaging with stakeholders. The successful candidate will enhance employee experience and build inclusive policies.

Qualifications

• Senior HR leadership in public sector or large complex environments.
• Strong transformation, ER, and trade union experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a strategic HR function covering L&D, ER, talent, wellbeing, H&S, payroll, and EDI.
• Drive large-scale change programmes, including workforce design and cultural transformation.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Influencing

Education

CIPD Level 7

Job description

We re recruiting a Director of People & Change for a public sector client on a 12-month Inside IR35 contract, paying market rates. The role is hybrid, with 2 3 days a week on-site in London, Cardiff, Croydon, Sale, Birmingham or Wakefield.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a strategic HR function covering L&D, ER, talent, wellbeing, H&S, payroll, and EDI.
  
• Drive large-scale change programmes, including workforce design and cultural transformation.
  
• Build inclusive policies, support organisational development, and enhance employee experience.
  
• Act as a senior people advisor, engaging confidently with executive stakeholders and trade unions.
  

Essential Skills

• Senior HR leadership in public sector or large complex environments.
  
• Strong transformation, ER, and trade union experience.
  
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills.
  
• CIPD Level 7 qualified.
  
• BPSS clearance (or willing to undergo).
  

Interested? Please apply below.

HR Director, People & Change, Transformation, CIPD, ER, Trade Union, EDI, Public Sector, Inside IR35, Hybrid, Canary Wharf, Cardiff, Croydon, Sale, Birmingham, Wakefield