Interim HR & People Change Consultant

Maximum ManagementFrazer Jones USA; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking an experienced HR and People Change Consultant to lead a large-scale transformation programme. You'll be responsible for implementing structural changes, managing HR teams, and ensuring compliance with employment legislation. The role involves finalising restructure designs, coordinating teams, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. The position is based in Gloucestershire, requiring 2-3 days on site for around 6 months, starting in January 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading complex people related organisational change programmes.
• Experience working within regulated environments and applying employment legislation.
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Finalise restructure design and sequencing with senior leadership.
• Manage and coordinate a team of HR professionals.
• Lead consultation processes, redeployment, and recruitment activity.

Skills

Leading complex organisational change programmes

Employee relations expertise

Influencing and engaging stakeholders

Managing HR teams

Job description

We are seeking an experienced HR and People Change Consultant to lead a large-scale transformation programme involving structural change (target operating model), redeployment, contractual changes, and redundancy processes. This role will oversee the design and implementation of people related changes in line with regulatory frameworks, policies and employment legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Finalise restructure design and sequencing with senior leadership, engaging stakeholders to ensure change readiness and a smooth transition.
• Manage and coordinate a team of HR professionals supporting operational outcomes
• Complete role design and detailed plans for new and replacement positions.
• Lead consultation processes (individual and collective), redeployment, and recruitment activity ensuring legal compliance.
• Design and implement new business processes aligned to the operating model.
• Develop transition plans to maintain business continuity during change.
• Build strong relationships with trade unions and staff associations.

Experience & Skills

• Proven track record in leading complex people related organisational change programmes – specifically focused on HR led target operating models, organisational design, redeployment, redundancy processes and contractual changes.
• Strong employee relations expertise, including collective consultation.
• Experience working within regulated environments and applying employment legislation. Specific experience within central government, emergency services or a similar regulated environment is highly desirable.
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Skilled in managing HR teams and delivering change under tight timelines.

This role is based in Gloucestershire and will require 2-3 days on site for c.6 months with a January 2026 start date.