The client is a UK-wide public body operating in a regulated professional environment, with a clear mandate to protect the public and uphold professional standards. It is values-driven, policy-led and works within a complex regulatory framework, currently undergoing organisational change and team restructures to support effective and efficient delivery.





Client Details


The client is a UK-wide public body operating within a regulated professional environment, with a clear mandate to protect the public and maintain professional standards.
The organisation is values-driven, policy-led and operates within a complex regulatory and governance framework. It employs a diverse workforce and is currently undergoing a period of organisational change, including estates activity and team restructures to ensure it continues to operate effectively and efficiently.


Description


*Managing a moderate ER caseload (typically 7-8 cases concurrently), with a focus on complex, policy-led matters rather than high-risk cases
*Providing ER advice, case management and consultation support to managers
*Coaching and guiding managers who require close support and reassurance
*Supporting pay and grading change processes (activity already in progress)
*Advising on organisational restructures, skills changes and business case development
*Supporting an estates move, including a London Zone 1 office relocation
*Working collaboratively with the wider People & Culture function, including People Partners, PC inbox/admin support, Recruitment, L&D and OD
*Operating within a non-unionised environment


Profile




*An experienced People Partner / HR professional with a strong Employee Relations background
*Confident managing a moderate ER caseload independently, with a focus on complex, policy-led cases
*Comfortable providing clear, pragmatic ER advice and coaching managers who require close support
*Experienced in consultation and organisational change, including restructures and business case advice
*Used to working in a public sector or regulated environment (e.g. healthcare, local government)
*Proactive, resilient and solutions-focused, with a genuine hands-on approach
*Able to build credibility quickly with stakeholders and work collaboratively across a People & Culture function
*Ideally brings some exposure to reward, pay and grading activity (desirable but not essential)






Job Offer


*6-month interim assignment with the potential to make immediate impact
*Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the Birmingham office (Tuesday plus one flexible day)
*Travel to the London office on occasion and paid for via the company
*Competitive day rate