People Change Manager

People Change Manager
Fixed Term Contract (6-9 Months) Home Based with Nationwide Travel (1-2 days per week) Immediate Start Preferred Salary: Up to £45,000
  
We are seeking an experienced People Change Manager to support the delivery of a significant organisational change programme across a multi-site UK operation.
  
This is a highly visible role that will play a critical part in ensuring change is delivered professionally, compliantly and with compassion. Working closely with operational leaders and the wider People team, you will lead and coordinate people-related activities associated with organisational restructuring, site closures, redeployment programmes and TUPE transfers.
  
This role would suit a hands-on HR professional who is comfortable managing complex employee relations processes, engaging with stakeholders at all levels and supporting employees through periods of change.
  
The role is home based and will require regular travel across the UK, typically 1-2 days per week.
  
Organisational Change & Consultation

• Lead and coordinate people activities associated with restructuring, site closures and organisational change projects.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines and action trackers to ensure activity is delivered effectively and on schedule.
• Support and facilitate individual and collective consultation processes.
• Conduct employee consultation meetings and provide guidance to operational leaders throughout the process.
• Prepare and manage all associated documentation including consultation materials, correspondence, meeting records and outcome communications.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, internal policies and best practice throughout change processes.
• Escalate complex or high-risk cases appropriately whilst providing pragmatic solutions wherever possible.

Redeployment & Retention

• Identify and coordinate suitable redeployment opportunities for employees impacted by organisational change.
• Partner with operational and HR stakeholders to maximise retention wherever possible.
• Support employees throughout the redeployment process, providing clear guidance and communication.
• Monitor and report on employee outcomes, including transfers, redeployments, resignations and redundancies.

TUPE & Business Transfers

• Coordinate all people-related activities associated with TUPE transfers and business transitions.
• Support consultation and communication plans relating to transfers.
• Ensure all employee data and documentation is prepared accurately and within required timescales.
• Act as a key point of contact for employee questions and concerns throughout the transfer process.
• Identify and manage potential risks, escalating where appropriate.

Programme Management

• Manage multiple change initiatives simultaneously across different locations.
• Maintain accurate records, trackers and reporting documentation.
• Provide regular updates on progress, risks, milestones and outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with HR, Operations, Payroll, Finance and wider business stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of change management processes, documentation and employee experience.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience managing organisational change, restructuring or redundancy programmes.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law, particularly in relation to consultation and redundancy processes.
• Practical experience of TUPE transfers and employee consultation.
• Confidence handling sensitive employee relations matters with professionalism and empathy.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and experience managing employee documentation and data.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with sound judgement and commercial awareness.
• A willingness to travel regularly across the UK.

Experience within a multi-site environment such as hospitality, retail, leisure, logistics, healthcare or field-based operations would be advantageous.
  
What Success Looks Like
You will ensure change programmes are delivered smoothly, with consultation processes, communications and employee outcomes managed effectively and in line with legal requirements.
Operational leaders will feel supported and confident in managing change, whilst employees will experience clear communication, fairness and professionalism throughout the process.
Most importantly, you will help ensure organisational change is delivered in a way that protects both people and business performance.
Why Join?

• Opportunity to lead and influence a significant change programme.
• Flexible home-based working.
• Meaningful, high-impact role with senior stakeholder exposure.
• Collaborative and supportive People team environment.
• Immediate start available for the right candidate.