Senior Consultant - People & Organisations/Change

Arup; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Profit sharing

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Arup in the United Kingdom is hiring a Senior People & Organisations/Change Consultant to work from Leeds (and Manchester). You will apply organisational transformation and change expertise to deliver complex client engagements, diagnosing challenges and delivering practical, evidence-based solutions.

You will design diagnostics and workshops, manage client relationships, and contribute to methodologies and tools within the People & Organisation practice, with a focus on delivering tangible

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant discipline and working towards professional accreditation (e.g. CIPD, BPS).
• Track record in consulting or relevant in-house roles with experience in at least two People & Organisation capability areas.
• Analytical capability, including use of recognised research and data analysis approaches.

Responsibilities

• Deliver larger and/or more complex components of projects, applying knowledge of a defined capability area.
• Translate analysis into practical recommendations that improve organisational performance and enable change.
• Build and manage client and internal relationships to support delivery and collaboration.
• Deliver work in line with scope, quality and commercial expectations and contribute to development of methodologies and tools within the practice.

Skills

Analytical capability

Consulting experience

Two capability areas

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

The Opportunity

Our North Advisory People & Organisations team are expanding and seeking Senior People & Organisations/Change Consultants in Leeds and Manchester, where you will apply knowledge of organisational transformation, people and change to deliver complex client engagements, improving the performance of organisations, assets and people through practical, implementable solutions.

You will be responsible for delivering larger and/or more complex components of projects, applying knowledge of a defined capability area (e.g. organisational development, culture & change, leadership, team effectiveness) and applying structured, evidence-based analysis to diagnose organisational challenges and derive actionable insights. You will then translate your analysis into practical recommendations that improve organisational performance and enable change.

Other Aspects Of The Role Include

• Designing and delivering organisational diagnostics, workshops and outputs grounded in recognised theory and practice.
• Building and managing effective client and internal relationships to support delivery and collaboration. Contributing to proposal development, work winning and network building.
• Delivering work in line with agreed scope, quality and commercial expectations and contributing to the development of methodologies, tools and capability within the People & Organisation practice.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

We Are Seeking Individuals To Support Delivery Of Business Transformation Outcomes Through Integration Of People, Organisation And Operational Considerations. You Will Have Knowledge Across Two Or More

• Operating model & organisational development.
• Culture transformation & organisational change.
• Team effectiveness & collaboration.
• Leadership & capability.

The Following Qualifications And Experiences Are Required

• Degree in relevant discipline and working towards relevant professional accreditation (e.g. CIPD, BPS).
• A track record in consulting or relevant in-house roles with experience in at least two People & Organisation capability areas.
• Analytical capability, including use of recognised research and data analysis approaches.

What We Offer You

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefitsto help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates.

Closing Date: 22nd of October

We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.