People Lead

9 Month - FTC.

Church House, London – Hybrid - 1/2 days p/week.

Headline

In this role, you will lead the people aspects of one of the NCIs most significant transformation programmes, helping Finance colleagues, leaders and teams successfully transition to new systems, structures and improved ways of working.

Description

We have made significant investments in a major Finance Transformation Programme that will modernise systems, improve processes and create a more effective and sustainable Finance service to support the NCIs. Successful transformation is about much more than implementing technology. It requires people to understand, adopt and embrace new ways of working.

As People Lead for the Finance Transformation Programme, you will play a key role in helping us realise the benefits of this investment. Working closely with Finance leaders , programme colleagues, HR and stakeholders across the NCIs (including other leaders in shared services), you will be responsible for the delivery of the People Strategy and Implementation plan.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of operational and financial services within the NCIs and make a lasting impact on how these services are delivered across the wider organisation. This would include, but not be limited to, partnering with Technology, HR and operational management to ensure best outcomes can be achieved from significant technological developments in our finance systems and operational design.

Responsibilities

This will include:

• Supporting Finance and operational colleagues to adopt new systems, processes and ways of working through clear engagement, communication and learning activity;
• Working with senior leaders to define the future operating model, including role design , workforce modelling and cost analysis , undertaking relevant analysis to inform decisions
• Working with leaders to write and QA all job descriptions, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities which work together within the new TOM
• Managing consultation, redeployment and organisational change processes in line with employment legislation, NCI policies and in consultation with Trade Unions
• Supporting the finance Senior Leadership Team to effectively lead through the team through transition.
• Providing clear briefings for leaders , managers and all finance colleagues to support transparency and clarity at each stage of transition
• Working with HR colleagues to ensure we have the right learning and development, reward and workforce planning approaches in place to enable effective transition
• Working with the Change Lead to ensure a joined up, well- resourced approach to communicating with and upskilling colleagues from across the business- in preparation, during, and as new systems are implemented.
• Flagging change risks early to the Programme Director, Finance leaders and the Change Lead .

You will lead the delivery of the People Strategy and Implementation Plan, bringing your experience and expertise from leading similar work in other organisation to offer reassurance and confidence to colleagues at all levels.

A key part of the role will be driving forward all aspects of the People Strategy and Implementation Plan to enable a successful transformation.

Throughout the programme, you will monitor how well changes are being adopted, identify where colleagues, teams or managers need additional support, and ensure that our values, wellbeing and operational continuity remain central to how change is achieved.

Requirements

We're looking for an experienced People professional with a strong track record of supporting large-scale transformation programmes. You will be comfortable working with senior stakeholders, balancing strategic thinking with practical delivery, and helping organisations navigate complex change whilst maintaining engagement and performance.

You will bring experience in several of the following areas:

• Leading organisational change and transformation programmes.
• Supporting the implementation and adoption of multi-functional business change comprising new systems, processes and operating models.
• Organisation design, workforce planning and restructuring activity.
• Managing consultation and organisational change processes in line with employment legislation and good practice.
• Consulting with Trades Unions.
• Track record of problem-solving and thinking outside of the box to successfully deliver objectives .
• Building trusted relationships with senior leaders and influencing decision -making.
• Designing and delivering engagement, communication and change interventions that help colleagues adapt successfully.

You will also be an excellent communicator, able to explain complex change in a way that is clear, practical and meaningful for different audiences. You’ll also be ‘hands on’ and delivery focused, able to project manage a complex workstream and associated dependencies. Above all, you'll bring the credibility, judgement and resilience needed to support leaders and colleagues through a significant period of organisational change.

Interview Process

Expected interview date – 6th November 2026

Application Close Date: 3rd November 2026

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