Based in London, hybrid working – days TBC

Length: 3-6 months

IR35 status: Inside

Key Responsibilities of the Interim Head of HR/OD change

• Provide strategic leadership for HR Business Partners and Advisory services, ensuring service improvement and transformation are at the heart of delivery
• Work closely with the Director of Workforce Change to review and implement phase 2 of HR/OD restructure, including drafting job descriptions and supporting engagement and consultation
• Lead major organisational change programmes, including restructures, redundancy, TUPE transfers, and policy consultations
• Manage relationships with Trade Unions and support our Social Partnership approach
• Deliver complex HR advice and guidance on workforce planning, organisational design, equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Ensure proactive employment advisory services, mitigating risks and supporting senior leaders through change
• Act as a senior advisor on high-risk cases and industrial relations issues, including employment litigation in partnership with Legal

Skills, experience and knowledge required of the Interim Head of HR/OD Change

• Degree‑level qualification and/or CIPD (Level 7)
• Extensive senior HR/OD experience in a large, complex organisation, ideally within local government
• Proven track record in leading organisational change, shaping TOMs, and delivering workforce transformation.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices across the employee lifecycle and experience managing Trade Union relationships

To apply for this role or to find out about other jobs, please contact the London Local Government Recruitment team on 020 7557 7667 or send your CV to localgov@venngroup.com

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Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Contract

Job function Human Resources

Industries Human Resources Services