People Strategy Change & Communications Lead 18m FTC

We\’re recruiting a dynamic and experienced People Strategy Change and Communications Lead to drive the successful implementation of our People Strategy. We offer hybrid working for this opportunity. About us CMS is a Future Facing firm with more than 80 offices in over 45 countries and 5,800+ lawyers worldwide. We combine deep local market understanding with a global perspective. We are passionate about building strong relationships with our clients, our people, and the communities we work in. We take a bold, dynamic, and agile approach to ensure our clients are able to face the future with confidence. We are driven by emerging technologies such as generative AI and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of working. Our aim is to inspire, impact and support our clients and our people, helping them to maximize their potential and thrive. About the role HR Business Strategy is a recently established team within the HR function at CMS. Working closely with HR Business Partnering and Centre of Excellence colleagues, we own and develop the people strategy for the firm as well as ensuring HR work is joined up and aligned to the business. This is an exciting time to join a new team and support the delivery of a key programme of work for the firm. This role will be pivotal in managing change initiatives and ensuring effective communication across the organisation. You\’ll have a strong background in people strategy change management, excellent communication skills, and a passion for enhancing employee engagement and organisational culture. In this role, you can expect to get involved in a variety of work including: o Develop and implement change management strategies to support the People Strategy. o Identify potential risks and resistance to change and develop mitigation plans. o Assessing the impact of change on different groups within the Organisation. o Create and execute comprehensive communication plans to ensure clear, consistent, and timely messaging. o Develop engaging content for various communication channels, including emails, intranet, and presentations. o Work alongside the EVP team in Talent Acquisition to align internal and external communication and branding. o Support regular updates and feedback to senior leadership and the HR Function on the progress of People Strategy. o Drafting emails and other forms of communication for a variety of audiences. o Work with the Firm’s comms team to align communication and messaging. o Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to understand their needs and concerns. o Work alongside the Programme Manager and Change and Comms for Workday implementation to ensure alignment. About you We will invest in your ongoing training and development to support your professional goals and help you to thrive in your role from day one. Our opportunities are open to all suitably qualified applicants, so to be considered for this role, you must meet the following skills and experience: • Experience of working in change projects or programmes with a people focus. • Delivery of change in professional services or in a Partnership model. • Ownership of creating communications plans and content. • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. • Proficiency in using communication tools and platforms. • Experience in the HR or People Strategy domain. What’s in it for you? We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different, therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name a few, these include: • Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually) • Flexible, hybrid working policy • Generous bonus scheme • Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service) • Holiday exchange scheme • Private medical insurance • Enhanced parental leave • Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits, please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website. Equal opportunities At CMS, we place diversity and inclusion at the centre of our culture and the heart of our organisation. As a firm we recognise, celebrate, and embrace the diverse talent our society has to offer because we know that to solve big problems, we need the best and brightest minds available to us. In support of this goal, we commit to actively breaking down barriers which stand in the way of those from diverse backgrounds and play our part in levelling the playing field. As a Future Facing Firm, we strongly believe that a career in law should be open to people from all walks of life, because not only does diversity of thought and experience make our firm a stronger and more sustainable business, but it also makes it a more rewarding place to work. When recruiting, we prioritise attracting talented people and we actively promote a flexible working environment which enables all our team members to thrive. If you see a role you are interested in, but don’t feel you meet 100% of the criteria we encourage you to still consider making an application. We also welcome applications from those who may be looking to return to the workforce after a career break. We are proud to say our leadership in creating an inclusive working culture has been celebrated and recognised externally, including being listed for a number of years in the Times Top 50 Employers for Women and the Social Mobility Index. We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, and we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, whether visible or invisible. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process and in every element of the employee life cycle. If you require assistance, or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements or adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please contact Becky Lowe at TalentAcquisition@cms-cmno.com who will be happy to support you. Ready to apply? Here are the next steps. We look forward to receiving your application online via the CMS careers site . Please contact our Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions. Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted. #LI-TBC #J-18808-Ljbffr