People Change Manager

Bupa; Salford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health insurer in Salford is seeking a People Change Manager to lead significant change projects involving mergers and acquisitions. The role requires strong experience in managing TUPE transfers and restructures as well as a commercial mindset to assess risks and deliver strategic outcomes. The position offers a competitive salary between £52,000 and £57,000 and comprehensive benefits including flexible holidays.

Benefits

Flexible Holidays scheme

Viva wellbeing programme

Wagestream financial platform

Volunteering days

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing TUPE transfers and restructures.
• Experience of leading large-scale restructure and redundancy projects.
• Strong HR project management skills in complex, ambiguous environments.
• A commercial mindset and the ability to assess legal and employment risks.

Responsibilities

• Leading people workstreams for mergers and acquisitions.
• Managing end-to-end change projects including consultation processes.
• Partnering with senior leaders for aligned outcomes.
• Using data to assess risks and support decision-making.

Skills

Managing TUPE transfers

Leading restructures

HR project management

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial mindset

Adaptability

Passion for change

Job description

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job requisition id R1185040

Job Description:

Job Title: People Change Manager
Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract, Full time, 37.5 hours
Location: Salford Quays
Salary Banding: £52,000 – £57,000 plus fantastic benefits

About this role
Are you ready to lead impactful people change projects in a dynamic, forward thinking organisation? We’re looking for a People Change Manager to join our People Transformation and Change team, where you’ll play a key role in delivering strategic change initiatives across the Market Unit. From mergers and acquisitions to organisational redesign and integration, you’ll manage complex projects that shape the future of our business—ensuring outcomes are delivered effectively, safely, and in line with our people values.

How you’ll help us make health happen:

• Leading people workstreams for mergers, acquisitions, divestments, closures, and outsourcing projects—covering the full lifecycle from planning to integration.
• Managing end-to-end change projects, including consultation processes, stakeholder engagement, and the development of tailored communications, tools, and materials.
• Partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to deliver outcomes that align with our people values and business goals.
• Using data and insight to assess commercial and employment legal risks, shape project approaches, and support strategic decision-making.
• Contributing to strategic proposals and business cases and supporting the development of consistent tools and processes for people change delivery.

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re comfortable with ambiguity, confident managing multiple stakeholders, and excited by the opportunity to shape impactful change.

Key Skills / Experience needed for this role:

• Proven experience managing TUPE transfers and restructures
• Experience of leading large-scale restructure and redundancy projects
• Strong HR project management skills in complex, ambiguous environments
• A commercial mindset and the ability to assess legal and employment risks
• Confidence in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration
• A can-do attitude, adaptability, and a passion for making a difference

Benefits
Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

• Flexible Holidays scheme: 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with the option to buy or sell.
• Environmental –Payroll giving scheme.
• Financial – Wagestream, Discounts platform, and Enhanced Pension Scheme.
• Mental and Physical - Family mental health line.
• Social: Volunteering days and Be You at Bupa Network

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format, please email: [e-mail]

If you’re a change leader who thrives in dynamic environments and wants to be part of something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us lead the way in people transformation.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Description:

Job Title: People Change Manager
Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract, Full time, 37.5 hours
Location: Salford Quays
Salary Banding: £52,000 – £57,000 plus fantastic benefits

About this role
Are you ready to lead impactful people change projects in a dynamic, forward thinking organisation? We’re looking for a People Change Manager to join our People Transformation and Change team, where you’ll play a key role in delivering strategic change initiatives across the Market Unit. From mergers and acquisitions to organisational redesign and integration, you’ll manage complex projects that shape the future of our business—ensuring outcomes are delivered effectively, safely, and in line with our people values.

How you’ll help us make health happen:

• Leading people workstreams for mergers, acquisitions, divestments, closures, and outsourcing projects—covering the full lifecycle from planning to integration.
• Managing end-to-end change projects, including consultation processes, stakeholder engagement, and the development of tailored communications, tools, and materials.
• Partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to deliver outcomes that align with our people values and business goals.
• Using data and insight to assess commercial and employment legal risks, shape project approaches, and support strategic decision-making.
• Contributing to strategic proposals and business cases and supporting the development of consistent tools and processes for people change delivery.

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re comfortable with ambiguity, confident managing multiple stakeholders, and excited by the opportunity to shape impactful change.

Key Skills / Experience needed for this role:

• Proven experience managing TUPE transfers and restructures

• Experience of leading large-scale restructure and redundancy projects

• Strong HR project management skills in complex, ambiguous environments
• A commercial mindset and the ability to assess legal and employment risks
• Confidence in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration
• A can-do attitude, adaptability, and a passion for making a difference

Benefits
Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.

Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

• Flexible Holidays scheme: 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with the option to buy or sell.
• Environmental –Payroll giving scheme.
• Financial – Wagestream, Discounts platform, and Enhanced Pension Scheme.
• Mental and Physical - Family mental health line.
• Social: Volunteering days and Be You at Bupa Network

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format, please email: [e-mail]

If you’re a change leader who thrives in dynamic environments and wants to be part of something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us lead the way in people transformation.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Area:

People & HR

Locations:

Bupa Place

About Us

Be at the heart of helping people live longer healthier, happier lives and making a better world . We employ more than 80,000 people globally who are making this a reality. If you've got the belief, the drive and the talent to help us in our ambition then we’d like to hear from you. Wherever you work, one thing stands out about Bupa people. Our customers are our passion – they’re at the heart of our positively different culture of care. At Bupa you’ll be challenged, you’ll be encouraged to innovate, and collaborate with colleagues who are committed to delivering exceptional experiences. We trust, respect and consider everyone, knowing your difference will make the difference.

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