Senior HR Consultant - LGR (9550)

Norfolk; Norwich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Norwich seeks an experienced Senior HR Consultant to drive organisational change through its Local Government Review programme. The role involves strategic engagement with stakeholders to implement evidence-based approaches and support leaders through transitions. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in complex political environments, excellent communication & negotiation skills, and a relevant degree or MCIPD qualification. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Relocation expenses

Tax efficient car lease scheme

Referral payment for hard-to-fill jobs

Qualifications

• Significant experience in delivering organisational change in a complex environment.
• Ability to influence senior leaders with evidence-based approaches.
• Expertise in organisational change, OD, or employment law.

Responsibilities

• Drive and support organisational change within local government.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement people change.
• Act as an advisor in complex situations affecting senior leaders.

Skills

Organisational change

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree-level qualification

MCIPD or equivalent

Job description

Senior HR Consultant – Local Government Review | 9550 | Fixed Term Contract until April 2028 |37 hours per week | £50,166 - £54,277 per annum | Scale L | Norwich

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in one of the most significant transformations in local government since 1974? Norfolk County Council is seeking an experienced Senior HR Consultant to lead and deliver the people elements of our ambitious Local Government Review (LGR) programme.

About the Role

As a Senior HR Consultant, you will :

• Drive and support organisational change, ensuring leaders are equipped to lead effectively through transformation.
• Collaborate with programme stakeholders to implement evidence‑based approaches to people change, covering areas such as organisational design, workforce planning, leadership development, engagement, and wellbeing.
• Act as a trusted advisor in sensitive and complex situations, influencing senior leaders and liaising with union representatives.
• Use Organisation Development and change management methodologies to measure and evaluate the impact of change.

This is a high‑profile role within our Organisational Effectiveness team, requiring strategic thinking, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to lead virtual teams across a matrix organisation.

About You

• Has significant experience in delivering organisational change and service improvement within a complex, political environment.
• Can influence and advise senior leaders using evidence‑based approaches.
• Possesses excellent communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills.
• Holds a degree‑level qualification and is MCIPD or equivalent, with expertise in areas such as organisational change, OD, or employment law.

Why Join Us?

This is your opportunity to shape the future of local government in Norfolk. You’ll work on a programme that will impact communities for generations, while championing our values: Accountable, Inclusive, Ambitious, Trusted.

Apply Today

If you’re ready to make a difference and lead people‑focused change at scale, we’d love to hear from you.

If you would like an informal conversation regarding the role, please contact Hazel Enright at

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• Relocation expenses (where applicable)
• An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions.

Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes

Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra‑low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)

A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job

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Redeployment closing date : 29th December 2025 at 23 : 59

All other applicants closing date : 11th January 2026 at 23 : 59