Strategic HR Change Lead – Housing Transformation

Working for Essex; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Basildon Borough Council is seeking an experienced HR Consultant to lead a large-scale Housing Service restructure. This temporary 3-month, full-time role is hybrid, with 2–3 days in the office, and will work closely with the Executive Director of Housing and the senior leadership team to guide the consultation process.

You will provide expert HR advice on employment legislation and change management, ensuring smooth, compliant delivery and minimal disruption to services.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as an HR Consultant, preferably within local government.
• Proven experience leading and supporting organisational restructures and change programmes.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation, particularly in relation to organisational change, consultation and redundancy processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the delivery of a large-scale Housing Service restructure programme.
• Partner with senior leaders to develop and implement restructuring proposals.
• Support managers throughout the change process, including consultation meetings and employee engagement activities.
• Ensure the successful implementation and embedding of the new organisational structure.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders and employees throughout the programme.

Job description

Basildon Borough Council is seeking an experienced HR Consultant to lead a large-scale Housing Service restructure. This temporary 3-month, full-time role is hybrid, with 2–3 days in the office, and will work closely with the Executive Director of Housing and the senior leadership team to guide the consultation process.

You will provide expert HR advice on employment legislation and change management, ensuring smooth, compliant delivery and minimal disruption to services.