People Consultant - NESO

About the Role

NESO is seeking a People Consultant to translate the organisation’s People and Culture Strategy into actionable programmes. The role is based in Wokingham with a hybrid working model and accepts full‑time, part‑time and flexible arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of People Plans by turning strategic priorities into practical initiatives with measurable outcomes.
• Build managerial capability through coaching, facilitation, organisational development interventions and support for people initiatives.
• Analyse workforce data, colleague feedback and external insights to identify trends, risks and opportunities, and deliver evidence‑based recommendations.
• Lead and deliver People and Organisational Development projects and workstreams with People Partners, ensuring successful implementation and measurable impact.
• Identify emerging people risks and issues, escalating complex matters to the relevant People Partner to mitigate business risk.
• Facilitate workshops, engagement activities and organisational development interventions that enhance capability, performance and colleague experience.
• Build effective relationships across the People function, Centres of Expertise, and business stakeholders to ensure joint delivery of people priorities.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of people initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement of people practices, tools and ways of working.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting the delivery of people initiatives across organisational development, workforce planning, change, organisational design or employee experience.
• Strong understanding of HR practices, employment legislation and organisational effectiveness principles.
• Experience managing projects or workstreams involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Experience building trusted relationships with managers, supporting them to navigate organisational and people challenges and deliver positive business outcomes.
• Experience facilitating workshops, engagement sessions or organisational development activities.
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret workforce data and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly to different audiences.
• CIPD 5 or higher qualification is desirable.
• Right to work in the UK by the start of employment. Visa sponsorship may not be available for this role.

Benefits

• Competitive salary £50,000 – £55,000 (dependent on experience and capability).
• Bonus based on company performance.
• 26 days annual leave as standard.
• Competitive contributory pension scheme – double match up to 12% company contribution.
• Annual enrollment in NESO Savings Plan – 50% matching contribution on savings between £20–£500 monthly.
• Flexible benefits programme, including:
  • Flexible Bank Holidays & Holiday Trading
  • Additional Birthday Day Off
  • Cycle to Work Scheme, Retail & Gym Discounts
  • Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance & Personal Accident Insurance

EEO Statement

NESO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate differences and encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply, even if they do not tick every box on the qualification list.