Full job descriptionInterim HR OD Specialist
Based – London, hybrid working
Inside IR35
Length: 3 - 6 months initially
We are looking for an exceptional interim HR OD Specialist to join a Local Authority during an exciting period of change.
Key Responsibilities:
*Lead the development and delivery of change management strategies and plans across organisational transformation programmes
*Conduct change impact assessments and workforce readiness evaluations
*Design and deliver stakeholder engagement, communications and employee adoption activities
*Support leaders and managers in navigating complex change and organisational redesign
*Facilitate workshops, engagement events, focus groups and change interventions
*Develop change management toolkits, training materials and guidance for managers and staff
*Monitor the effectiveness of change initiatives using data, insight and feedback
*Build strong partnerships with senior stakeholders, HR teams, programme leads and Trade Union representatives
*Support workforce transition planning, consultation processes and organisational design activity
*Ensure people-related risks, dependencies and implementation plans are integrated into programme governance and delivery frameworks
*Help embed a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and organisational learning
Key Requirements:
*CIPD Level 5 or 7, recognised Change Management qualification (Prosci, APMG, CMI or equivalent)
*Proven experience delivering organisational change programmes within Local Authority organisations
*Experience developing and implementing change management plans, stakeholder engagement strategies and communication frameworks
*Strong experience undertaking change impact assessments and readiness activities
*Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders constructively
*Experience supporting service redesign, digital transformation, business process re-engineering or workforce transformation programmes
*Excellent facilitation, communication and stakeholder management skills