HR Casework & Change Consultant, LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH

Guardian Jobs; Brixton; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is looking for an HR Casework & Change Consultant to provide expert advice on HR issues, manage employee relations, and lead change initiatives. This hybrid role requires strong knowledge of employment law and a passion for HR, offering generous benefits including 27 to 35 days of annual leave, training opportunities, and the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Membership in Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and Development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing employee relations cases effectively.
• Proven ability to lead change management initiatives.
• Strong communication and engagement skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist HR advice on complex issues.
• Manage employee relations cases including disciplinary and grievances.
• Support change initiatives and monitor implementation effectively.

Skills

Employee relations management

Change management

Stakeholder management

Coaching and supporting managers

Expertise in employment law

Job description

Overview

HR Casework & Change Consultant
Permanent/Full time/Hybrid
PO4: £49,638 pa rising in annual increments to £52,674 pa incl. LW

A HR Casework and Change Consultant at Lambeth Council involves providing expert advice and guidance on a range of HR issues including employee relations and change management. The role includes supporting managers, developing working relationships, and ensuring compliance with HR policies and procedures.

About Us

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page

About the Borough

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Team

You will be working alongside a great team, we are highly driven and ambitious for our council, our residents, and our place as we work collaboratively and support each other.

This role reports to the Casework & Change Manager and will offer a great opportunity to work in a successful HR Policy & Employment Relations team, to enable good people management practice across the council.

About the Role

You will be responsible for providing specialist advice on complex HR issues to managers and senior leaders across the Council with regards to the following:

• Employee Relations

  This will involve managing a portfolio of employee relation cases including disciplinary, grievance and performance management in an effective and timely manner.

• Change management

  You will support and lead the numerous change initiatives to ensure a successful implementation using your expert skills and knowledge on change management principles and best practise.

• It’s an interesting time and an opportunity to contribute positively to all the changes and challenges happening in local government.

Day to Day responsibilities will involve coaching and supporting the line managers to ensure sound management of employee relations cases. This will involve using your expert knowledge of employment law to identify and monitor key trends in the ER casework. Looking for opportunities to improve policies, line management ways of working and capability challenges.

Stakeholder management will be high on the day-to-day agenda, through engaging with key stakeholders, colleagues within the HR function and the Trade Union representatives.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

JD and Person Specification

Contact Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Anita Ofigho, Casework & Change Manager, at [e-mail]

Recruitment Timelines

Closing date: 05/10/2025 at midnight.

Benefits

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

How to Apply

If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.

In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage.

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.

We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.