HR Change Manager

Venn Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in London is seeking an HR Change Manager to lead the people aspects of integration following a merger. This pivotal role requires strong experience in employee relations and change management, ensuring effective delivery of initiatives while minimizing impact on staff. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, strong knowledge of employment law, and a collaborative approach to engage stakeholders at all levels. The position is full-time with a hybrid working pattern.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in employee relations and leading change initiatives, ideally within a complex, post-merger environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice, particularly in restructures and consultations.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organised, with strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the people aspects of the integration process.
• Partner with Directors to design and implement change proposals.
• Oversee consultation processes and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Act as HR lead for trade union engagement.
• Provide strategic HR advice on employee relations and organisational restructuring.
• Develop training and resources for managers to lead teams through change.
• Produce regular reports for senior leadership on consultation outcomes.

Skills

Employee relations

Change management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a HR Change Manager to join a London based university. This role is pivotal in leading the people aspects of organisational change following a merger to ensure a smooth integration of Professional services and alignment with the University’s strategic goals.

Role information:

• Contract type: Full time, fixed term (12 months)
• Location: London
• Working pattern: Hybrid – 3 days on site

Job responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the people aspects of the integration process, ensuring effective delivery of change initiatives and minimising impact on staff.
• Partner with Professional Service Directors and the Change Support Unit to design and implement change proposals aligned with Target Operating Model principles.
• Oversee and coordinate individual and collective consultation processes, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and transparent communication.
• Act as HR lead for trade union engagement, maintaining constructive relationships and managing formal consultations.
• Provide strategic HR advice on employee relations, redundancy, redeployment, and organisational restructuring.
• Develop training and resources for managers to lead teams through change, focusing on communication and wellbeing.
• Produce regular reports for senior leadership on consultation outcomes, risks, and progress against change objectives.

Candidate profile:

• Proven experience in employee relations and leading change initiatives, ideally within a complex, post-merger environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice, particularly in restructures and consultations.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organised, with strong problem‑solving abilities and a collaborative approach.

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.