HR Change Manager

Service Care Solutions; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced HR Change Manager to lead critical transformation initiatives within Gloucestershire Constabulary. This role demands extensive HR, organisational design, and change management expertise, as it involves managing restructures, supporting leaders, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates will have MCIPD or an equivalent qualification and 5+ years of relevant experience. A competitive pay rate is offered, with a fixed-term contract spanning until May 2026. Apply now to make an impact during this transformative period.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience managing people, ideally in HR.
• 5+ years’ experience in organisational change management.
• Strong understanding of employment law related to change.

Responsibilities

• Support Heads of Function with departmental restructures.
• Coordinate activities across the change team.
• Lead role design and workforce planning aligned to changes.

Skills

HR Management

Organisational Design

Change Management

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Budgeting

Education

MCIPD or equivalent

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

HR Change Manager

Location: Gloucestershire Constabulary HQ, Waterwells, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 2AN

Contract: Fixed term (26/01/26 - 01/05/2026)

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 9am-4pm

Pay Rate: £23.45 PAYE per hour

About the Role

Gloucestershire Constabulary is delivering a significant transformation programme across Enabling Services, Crime Command and Local Policing Areas. This includes cultural development, continuous improvement, structural redesign and the introduction of new operating models.

We are seeking an experienced HR Change Manager to lead and support key areas of this programme, ensuring that people are supported, risks are managed, and business‑as‑usual services remain stable throughout periods of change.

This is a high‑impact role ideal for a confident leader with strong HR, organisational design and change management expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Heads of Function with finalising the design and sequencing of departmental restructures.
• Coordinate and manage activities across the change team to ensure effective delivery.
• Lead detailed role design and workforce planning for new and revised posts aligned to system and process changes.
• Manage the full restructure process, including individual and collective consultation, redeployment, job evaluation and recruitment—ensuring legal compliance and organisational risk mitigation.
• Lead business process design for the new operating model in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Ensure transition plans protect business‑as‑usual services during change.
• Support operational leaders with change readiness and adoption of new ways of working.
• Build strong, influential relationships across the organisation, including with trade unions and staff associations.
• Use workforce data and HR metrics to inform planning and decision-making.
• Support budget planning and the efficient use of resources.

Essential Skills and Experience

• MCIPD or equivalent experience/qualification.
• Degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience managing people, ideally in HR.
• 5+ years’ experience in organisational change management.
• Strong understanding of employment law, particularly related to change and consultation.
• In‑depth knowledge of job design, job evaluation and organisational structures.
• Proven experience delivering change programmes within complex environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data for workforce planning and decision support.
• Experience in budgeting and forecasting.

Apply Now: Service Care Solutions is proud to assist in this recruitment campaign. If you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered, please apply now or reach out directly to discuss the role in more detail.

Harry Greenhalgh
Recruitment Lead– Police |Youth Justice | Domestic Abuse
Service Care Solutions

Posted: Dec 2nd 2025
Closes: Jan 2nd 2026
Sector: Military, Emergency & Government