Workforce Change & Restructuring Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job description

Workforce Change & Restructuring Specialist, Northampton

Client:

Barclays

Location:

Northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

1

Posted:

30.03.2025

Expiry Date:

14.05.2025

Job Description:

Location: Northampton / Radbroke / Glasgow (any of these)

Length: 6 months

PAYE only

Overall purpose of the role:

We are seeking dynamic individuals to join our Workforce Change and Restructuring team. In this role, you will drive and support change initiatives across Barclays’ global entities, handling projects from inception to completion.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead and support various workforce change programmes, including restructuring, transfers, outsourcing, and new site setups.
• Collaborate with in-country HRBPs, ER specialists, and other HR functions to deliver seamless change processes.
• Manage stakeholders at a senior level.
• Manage project phases: initiation, due diligence, consultation, implementation, communication, governance, and risk management.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in workforce change and restructuring, with a track record demonstrated in your CV.
• Expertise in managing or liaising with unions, leading consultations, and handling complex workforce changes.
• Hands-on experience with TUPE projects, large-scale change programmes, and delivering international change initiatives.
• Solid understanding of employment legislation, project management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel (including pivot tables, vlookups, and large data handling).
• Demonstrated technical skills in consultations, union negotiations, redundancies, and legal requirements.
• Resilience and ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Experience in managing extensive data and large-scale projects.
• Hands-on experience in preparing communications and navigating complex HR workstreams.

About Barclays:

Barclays is a British universal bank, diversified by business, customer types, and geography. Barclays businesses include consumer banking and payments operations worldwide, and a full-service global corporate and investment bank, supported by its service company providing technology, operations, and functional services across the Group.

Values:

Everything Barclays does is shaped by its five values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, which inform relationships with customers and clients and shape how Barclays measure and reward colleague performance.

Diversity:

Barclays aims to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included, and have their talents nurtured.

Hybrid:

At Barclays, we offer a hybrid working experience that blends onsite work with working from home. We have a structured approach where colleagues work onsite on fixed days of the week, for a minimum of two days a week or more, as set by the business area. Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager.