Transformational Change Lead

We are currently working in partnership with a Public Sector organisation based in Birmingham who is recruiting for a Transformational Change Lead on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. The salary is circa £65,000 with flexible and hybrid working arrangements offered.

This candidate will support with a significant strategic programme of change involving the restructuring of professional services. They will be a strong support to those shaping and leading the significant change programme and help deliver success through this significant project within a unionised environment.

The successful candidate must have experience delivering complex change and transformation projects within a unionised environment.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Lead a review of professional services functions across the central team and 12 sites, including Finance, HR, Estates, IT, Strategic Management, and Marketing & Communications.
• Work in close partnership with the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) and Chief People Officer (CPO) to design and deliver a robust, achievable change programme aligned to the organisation's strategic objectives
• Ensure the multi-phase programme and its associated workstreams are clearly defined, effectively coordinated, and appropriately resourced
• Liaise with and manage relationships with external partners and advisers supporting the programme
• Provide high-quality, timely and confidential advice to leaders and staff throughout the change process, including the interpretation and application of legal advice
• Use people and workforce data from multiple sources to inform decision-making, shape strategy and resolve issues
• Engage effectively with key stakeholder groups to support clear communication and successful implementation of the change programme
• Operate within established governance arrangements, preparing reports and papers for Board and Committee review, assurance and approval
• Support the delivery of staff communications in line with agreed messaging, working closely with the People team to ensure constructive engagement with staff and trade union representatives
• Collaborate with the CFO and CPSO to ensure proposed structures are fair, affordable and compliant with nationally agreed pay, terms and conditions where applicable
• Review and evaluate existing pay and grading frameworks for professional services staff to ensure transparency, long-term sustainability and clear career progression pathways
• Ensure the programme delivers the intended benefits outlined in the approved business case
• In partnership with the CFO and CPSO, develop a new Target Operating Model for professional services, including the establishment of relevant KPIs
• Work with Finance to re-model non-pay budgets to reflect and support the new organisational structures
• Advise on learning and development requirements, particularly in leadership and team development, to support effective collaboration and the delivery of high-quality services within newly formed teams

Experience required:

• In-depth employment law knowledge and its application in change management/restructurings
• Leading change in a large and complex structure with a good knowledge of public sector terms and conditions
• Working within unionized environment

Rewards and Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Flexible working offered
• Enhanced pension contribution

Working hours:

• 35 hours per week
• Monday - Friday, Flexible working arrangement

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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