HRBP

About the company

The Opportunity Reed HR are partnering with a respected organisation within the charity sector to recruit an experienced Interim HR Business Partner to support a high-profile organisational transformation programme.

Your tasks

Reporting into the Executive Team, the successful candidate will take responsibility for the people and organisational elements of a significant transformation programme.

Key duties will include

• Leading the design, development and implementation of organisational and senior leadership structures.
• Managing leadership transitions, including appointments, role redesign and exits.
• Providing expert advice and recommendations to the CEO and COO on organisational design and restructuring decisions.
• Translating strategic objectives into clear, structured and deliverable change plans.
• Leading end-to-end workforce change activities, including consultation, redundancy, redeployment and appeals processes.
• Acting as the senior HR lead throughout the transformation programme.
• Managing relationships with Trade Unions and employee representatives.
• Advising senior stakeholders on people-related risks and appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Ensuring robust governance, documentation and audit trails across all workforce change activity.

Requirements

This senior-level assignment would suit an experienced HR change professional with a strong track record of delivering complex restructuring programmes within the education sector or wider public sector environment. The role requires a credible and commercially minded HR professional who can influence at Executive level and lead sensitive change initiatives at pace.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will have:

• Extensive senior-level HR experience within complex, multi-stakeholder organisations.
• A proven track record of delivering large-scale organisational change and restructuring programmes.
• Strong employee relations expertise, including Trade Union consultation and negotiation.
• Deep practical knowledge of UK employment law and workforce change governance frameworks.
• Experience within the education sector and/or wider public sector environment.
• The credibility and confidence to influence, challenge and advise Executive and Board-level stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage difficult conversations with empathy and professionalism.
• A collaborative approach and experience working within matrix structures.

What we offer

What's on Offer?

• Competitive day rate of £400-£500 per day.
• 6-month interim assignment.
• 5 days per week on-site in Leatherhead.
• Free on-site parking.
• The opportunity to lead a significant organisational transformation programme.
• Exposure to senior leaders and strategic decision-making.
• A collaborative environment with strong sponsorship for change.

How to apply

If you are an experienced HR transformation specialist looking for your next interim assignment, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Other

*Location: Leatherhead Contract: 6 Months (Interim) Rate: £400-£500 per day (dependent on experience) Working Pattern: 5 days per week on-site Parking:** Free on-site parking