HR Change Manager

About the role

We are looking for a Principal People & Change Partner to lead organisational change and transformation during a critical period of business evolution. Working closely with senior leaders and the Director of People & Culture, you will shape restructures, workforce planning and employee communications.

Key responsibilities

• Lead organisational redesign, restructuring and transformation programmes.
• Partner with senior leaders on organisational design and workforce planning.
• Manage consultation, redundancy and redeployment processes.
• Prepare business cases, consultation documentation and employee communications.
• Provide expert advice on complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence matters.
• Coach and support leaders through periods of change.
• Develop and review people policies to ensure legal compliance and best practice.
• Collaborate with People Operations, Payroll and Learning & Culture teams to deliver successful change outcomes.

Required profile

• CIPD Level 5 qualified or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in a senior HR, People Partnering, Change or OD role.
• Proven track record of leading restructures and organisational transformation programmes.
• Strong employee relations experience, including complex and high‑risk case management.
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment law, especially consultation and organisational change.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience working with senior leaders.
• Excellent communication, project management and problem‑solving abilities.

Required skills