HR Change Manager

Company: Venn Group
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a HR Change Manager to join a London based university. This role is pivotal in leading the people aspects of organisational change following a merger to ensure a smooth integration of Professional services and alignment with the University’s strategic goals.

Role information:

  • Contract type: Full time, fixed term (12 months)
  • Location: London
  • Working pattern: Hybrid – 3 days on site

Job responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the people aspects of the integration process, ensuring effective delivery of change initiatives and minimising impact on staff.
  • Partner with Professional Service Directors and the Change Support Unit to design and implement change proposals aligned with Target Operating Model principles.
  • Oversee and coordinate individual and collective consultation processes, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and transparent communication.
  • Act as HR lead for trade union engagement, maintaining constructive relationships and managing formal consultations.
  • Provide strategic HR advice on employee relations, redundancy, redeployment, and organisational restructuring.
  • Develop training and resources for managers to lead teams through change, focusing on communication and wellbeing.
  • Produce regular reports for senior leadership on consultation outcomes, risks, and progress against change objectives.

Candidate profile:

  • Proven experience in employee relations and leading change initiatives, ideally within a complex, post-merger environment.
  • Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice, particularly in restructures and consultations.
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
  • Highly organised, with strong problem‑solving abilities and a collaborative approach.

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.

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Posted: September 22nd, 2026