Senior Organisation Change Specialist

Job Introduction

Together, we’re delivering the future together and becoming an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice. To achieve our goals, we need to transform how we work by redesigning our organisational structure, so we’re set up for success and sustainability in the future.

Our HR & Cultural Change service is at the start of its journey, to fundamentally change how it works to deliver the Our People and Culture Strategy, helping to make sure the organisation is well-equipped to respond to opportunities and challenges, now and in the future.

Dare to Do It Differently with Us 

Together, we’re delivering the future and becoming an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice. To achieve our goals, we’re transforming how we work, redesigning our organisational structures and reshaping our services for long-term success and sustainability. 

Our HR & Cultural Change Service is at the start of an exciting journey to fundamentally change how we deliver the Our People and Culture Strategy. As part of our transformation, we’re seeking a Senior Organisational Change Specialist to help drive impactful change across the Council. 

About Us 

We are a progressive, people-focused local authority committed to delivering outstanding services and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. Our HR & Cultural Change team lies at the heart of this mission, championing innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement. 

We live our values every day, always learning, being kind and caring, acting with equality and integrity, taking responsibility, and daring to do things differently. 

About the Role 

As a Senior HR Specialist in Organisational Change, you will lead the HR delivery of complex and sensitive organisational change programmes across the Council. You will: 

• Provide expert, high-quality advice on restructures, redundancy programmes, TUPE transfers (outsourcing and insourcing), job redesign, and changes to terms and conditions.

• Be a trusted coach and advisor to managers, helping them to navigate change confidently and make risk-aware, informed decisions.

• Design and support the implementation of selection and consultation processes, ensuring compliance with employment law, best practice, and Council policy.

• Lead engagement with recognised trade unions, contributing to formal consultations and supporting constructive industrial relations.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues in Finance, OD, Resourcing, and Legal to ensure seamless delivery of change and effective resolution of cases.

• Monitor, report, and evaluate key outcomes and service targets to drive continuous improvement and high performance.

• Support the Employee Relations and Organisational Change Team Manager on complex ER casework, offering legally compliant and practical advice.

This role is both strategic and hands-on; you’ll mentor managers, lead consultations, and play a key role in enabling a more agile, responsive, and inclusive organisation. 

About You 

You’ll be an experienced HR professional with a strong track record in delivering organisational change and managing employee relations in a unionised setting. 

We’re looking for someone who: 

• Holds a CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience).

• Has deep knowledge of employment law and best practice, especially around change and consultation.

• Has a proven ability to deliver complex change programmes independently and to coach others through ER and organisational change processes.

• Is a confident communicator and influencer, able to build credibility and strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

• Has excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a practical and people-centred approach.

Why Join Us? 

This is an opportunity to be part of a progressive, values-driven HR service at the heart of organisational transformation and lead on high-impact programmes that shape how we serve our communities. You will also: 

• Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a commitment to work-life balance.

• Access structured career development and continuous professional learning opportunities.

• Join a newly designed service model that reinforces a ‘one team’ ethos and clear career pathways.

This is a pivotal moment to join Oxfordshire County Council. Help us to deliver meaningful change, and shape the future of our workforce, together. 

Following our service redesign, the new HR & Cultural Change operating model ensures everyone has clarity on their role and remit, while reinforcing a ‘one team’ ethos. This is an exciting time to join us, as we take the next steps in our service together. 
 

Rewards and benefits

• Culture of flexible working 
• Technology to support agile working
• 30 days’ holiday p.a. plus bank holidays 
• Option to ‘buy’ additional holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
• Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development.

Our commitment to:
 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:
Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:
Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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