HR Consulting Lead

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consultancy as an HR Consulting Lead, where your expertise will help shape HR strategies for a diverse range of clients. In this pivotal role, you will lead consulting projects, develop training programs, and foster strong client relationships. With a commitment to innovation and professional development, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the HR landscape. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment that values your contributions. If you're passionate about HR and ready to take on new challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

LTIP

Company Pension

Flexible working arrangements

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified with strong commercial acumen.
• Proven experience in HR consultancy or in-house HR roles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver diverse consulting projects including HR audits and strategy development.
• Build strong relationships with clients and support business development.

Skills

HR Strategy Development

Client Relationship Management

Training and Development

Organisational Design

Change Management

Communication Skills

Project Management

Commercial Acumen

Education

CIPD Level 7

Job description

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At Cogito, we believe in empowering businesses through exceptional HR solutions. As a forward-thinking consultancy, we work with a wide range of clients — from fast-growing SMEs to established, global organisations—helping them to build strong people strategies and navigate complex HR challenges.

As we grow, we’re looking for an experienced and commercially minded HR Consulting Lead to join our team and play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding services and strengthening our Cogito HR brand presence.

We welcome applications from candidates looking for Part-Time or Full-Time employment.

About the Role

Reporting to the Managing Director you will play a lead role in the evolution of our HR service range including Reward, Learning & Development, HR Audits, Outsourced support and much, much more.

As HR Consulting Lead, you will:

• Deliver a diverse portfolio of consulting projects, including:
• HR audits and the development of HR strategies for our customers
• Organisational Design, Change and Reward
• Design and delivery of training and development programmes
• Ongoing HR support for SME clients
• Build strong, trusted relationships with clients, becoming their go-to advisor for all things HR.
• Collaborate with our wider internal team comprising Talent Acquisition, People Analytics and Wellbeing experts to ensure successful project delivery, sharing knowledge and mentoring where appropriate.
• Promote the Cogito HR brand by:
• Hosting HR webinars
• Attending networking events and HR forums
• Contributing to proposal writing and thought leadership content
• Support business development by identifying client needs and opportunities to add value.

What We Are Looking For

• CIPD qualified (Level 7 or above preferred)
• Proven experience in either an in-house HR role at Business Partner level or above, or a client-facing HR consultancy role
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to link HR solutions to business objectives
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• Previous experience in creating and delivering training / coaching to Managers and HR personnel
• Confident presenter and facilitator, comfortable delivering workshops and webinars
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, often with competing deadlines
• A proactive, solution-focused approach with a passion for HR innovation

What We Offer

• Annual Bonus
• LTIP
• Company Pension
• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid model with 2 days in our central Bristol office)
• Continuous professional development and support for further qualifications

If you’re passionate about HR and want to be part of a growing consultancy where your voice matters, we’d love to hear from you.