Interim People Change Specialist

London, England

£50000 - £55000 per annum

Full Time

CIPD Member

20 November 2026

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We are seeking an experienced Interim People Change Specialist to play a key role in delivering organisational change programmes. Working closely with HR, managers and change stakeholders, you will help translate change strategies into practical delivery plans, ensuring change is implemented in a fair, consistent and people-focused way.

This is an excellent opportunity for a change professional with experience in restructuring, consultation and employee relations who enjoys working directly with managers and colleagues to deliver successful outcomes.

This role is for a fixed term contract of 12-15 months, to start ASAP.

Hybrid working available, max of 2 days in the office.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and support organisational change, restructuring and consultation activity.
  • Develop consultation plans, communications, presentations, FAQs and manager guidance.
  • Coach and support managers through consultation and implementation processes.
  • Conduct or support individual and collective consultation meetings.
  • Provide practical advice on redeployment, selection and redundancy processes.
  • Identify and manage risks, people impacts and implementation challenges.
  • Work collaboratively with HR, Employee Relations, Communications, Payroll and operational teams.
  • Analyse feedback and data to identify themes, risks and opportunities for improvement.
  • Support transition, implementation and post-change stabilisation activities.

You will have:

  • Experience delivering organisational change, restructuring or workforce transformation programmes.
  • Strong knowledge of UK employment law, consultation processes and employee relations practice.
  • Experience supporting managers and employees through change.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
  • The confidence to handle sensitive conversations with professionalism and empathy.
  • CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience.

You'll bring:

  • Collective consultation and trade union engagement.
  • Organisational design, workforce planning or TUPE activity.
  • Developing manager toolkits, briefing materials and change communications.
  • Experience working across multiple sites or operational environments.

This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact on change programmes, working closely with leaders and colleagues to create positive outcomes, deliver successful transitions and ensure an excellent employee experience throughout the change journey.

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