Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at WSP in the UK
Job Description
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
A Little More About Your Role…
We aspire to be a catalyst of change in modernising our industry, leading with passion and purpose. As a key member of our advisory team, you will be supporting clients through all aspects of business change. Working closely with clients and WSP colleagues, you will contribute to impactful change initiatives, manage project tasks and ensure successful delivery of project outcomes.
Your Responsibilities Will Include But Not Limited To
* Facilitating the development of strategies and change plans.
* Supporting development of business cases and regulatory investment plans
* Supporting the design of operating models and organisational structures.
* Developing and implementing delivery models for complex programmes
* Assisting with business process development.
* Planning and delivering change initiatives.
* Driving communication and engagement efforts.
You will be joining the Transformation and Digital insights team, a growing advisory team with big ambitions. We are at the forefront of shaping the future of infrastructure and the built environment working across central and local government bodies, water, energy, nuclear, transport, and property sectors. Each project offers unique challenges and the chance to deliver exceptional client experiences with a focus on sustainable results. Typical projects include supporting the development of investment plans through to regulatory submission, advising on complex programmes delivery, implementation of a roadmap to bring a Client’s sustainability strategy to life through the organisation, its people, and its partners; assisting in implementing business changes to support a new digital solution; or helping to design a new operating model to accelerate growth or improve performance. No two projects are the same, but they all demand exceptional client experience and a focus on delivering sustainable results. We are geographically spread and a highly connected team based in hubs across London, Manchester, and Birmingham. This role also offers the unique opportunity to actively contribute to the growth strategy for Advisory at WSP. Your insights will help shape a leading Advisory practice.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…
* Proven experience in delivering change management activities as part of larger transformation programmes.
* Hands-on experience supporting advisory commissions, with a focus on organisational design, change management, asset investment planning, or complex programme design and delivery.
* A passion for contributing to transformation projects across our key sectors such as infrastructure, utilities, defence, energy, or transportation.
* Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build strong client relationships.
* A keen interest in supporting business development activities and expanding your expertise in this area.
* Relevant qualifications in Management Consulting, Change Management, Asset Management or Programme Management, with a practical interest in problem-solving and change methodologies.
Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
With us, you can. Apply today.
About Us
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
What’s in it for you?
Work-life balance
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
Health & Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
#WeAreWSP
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales
* Industries
* Professional Services
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