HR Change Manager

Triumph Consultants Ltd; Gloucestershire Science & Technology Park; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking an HR Change Manager in Gloucestershire to support a major organisational restructure. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a comprehensive knowledge of change management, and the ability to work under tight timelines. Responsibilities include overseeing change processes, coordinating teams, and managing employee relations. The role requires relevant qualifications and experience in HR and change management. Competitive hourly pay and a contract length of 4 months are offered.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ people management experience, ideally in HR.
• At least 5 years’ experience in organisational change management.
• Proven experience designing and delivering large-scale change programmes.

Responsibilities

• Support senior leaders in finalising the design and implementation plan for an organisational restructure.
• Coordinate the change team to ensure effective programme delivery.
• Manage the full restructure process—consultation, redeployment, and recruitment.

Skills

Leadership

Change Management

Communication Skills

Employee Relations

Education

MCIPD qualification or equivalent experience

Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience

Job description

Role: HR Change Manager

Reference: JM BL 372737

Rate of Pay: £24.45 per hour PAYE

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Length: 4 months

Location: Gloucestershire GL2 2AN

Our client is seeking an HR Change Manager to support their existing team. The successful candidate will have strong Leadership, knowledge of change and employment law and ability to multi skill against tight timescales experience.

Responsibilities

• Support senior leaders in finalising the design, structure and implementation plan for a major organisational restructure.
• Coordinate and oversee the change team to ensure the programme is delivered effectively.
• Lead role design activities, creating detailed plans for new and updated roles aligned to new systems and processes.
• Manage the full restructure process—consultation, redeployment and recruitment—ensuring legal compliance and minimising risk.
• Lead the design and improvement of business processes within the new operating model, working closely with stakeholders.
• Develop strong transition plans to protect business continuity during change.
• Work with operational teams to assess readiness for change and support the embedding of new working practices.
• Use strong employee relations expertise, including working with trade unions or staff representatives and leading collective consultation.
• Build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Essential Requirements and Qualifications

• MCIPD qualification or equivalent experience.
• Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience.
• 3–5 years’ people management experience, ideally in HR.
• At least 5 years’ experience in organisational change management.
• Proven experience designing and delivering large-scale change programmes.
• Ability to set, monitor and deliver against HR KPIs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of employment law relating to organisational change.
• Good knowledge of job design, job evaluation and organisational frameworks.
• Ability to interpret workforce data to support planning.
• Experience managing budgets and forecasting.