Job Description
Interim 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
HR OD Specialist in London employer: Venn Group
As a leading university in London, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that values collaboration and professional growth. Our Governance & Legal Services team is dedicated to service excellence, offering employees the chance to engage in meaningful work while benefiting from hybrid working options and continuous improvement initiatives. Join us to be part of a culture that prioritises accuracy, professionalism, and the development of your career in higher education.
