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Job Title: People Lead – Change & Transformation
Location: Flexible / Hybrid
We are seeking an experienced People Lead – Change & Transformation to play a critical role in delivering a major business transformation programme at BSI. Acting as the single point of accountability for the People Workstream, you will ensure all people-related activity is aligned, coordinated, and delivered effectively to support programme success. This is a highly visible and strategic role where you will partner closely with senior leaders, the Programme Lead, and the Business Change Lead to shape and deliver a comprehensive People Plan. You will bridge business change and people strategy ensuring workforce impacts are understood, leaders are equipped, and change is embedded sustainably through core people processes.
Responsibilities
* Own and deliver the end-to-end People Plan, ensuring alignment with programme objectives and business priorities
* Lead and coordinate the People Workstream across organisation design, workforce planning, capability, ER, reward, learning, and communications
* Act as the central point of integration across People Business Partners, Centres of Expertise, and People Operations
* Partner with senior leaders to translate transformation objectives into clear people and leadership implications
* Identify and manage workforce impacts including roles, skills, structure, and ways of working
* Provide visibility of people risks, dependencies, and progress to programme governance forums
* Support leaders through change with coaching, guidance, and practical leadership actions
* Ensure employee relations considerations, governance, and compliance are managed effectively
* Embed change into BAU people processes including performance, talent, and learning cycles
* Collaborate closely with the Change Lead to align people strategy with communications and change plans
To Be Successful In This Role You Will Have
* Strong experience as a People Business Partner working with senior stakeholders
* Proven experience supporting large-scale transformation, change, or operating model shifts
* Solid understanding of organisation design, workforce planning, and leadership capability
* Demonstrated ability to embed change through core people processes rather than stand-alone initiatives
* Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and coaching skills
* Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and balance pace with people risk
* A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with strong resilience under pressure
* Degree or equivalent experience (CIPD Level 7 or similar is desirable)
About Us
BSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on organizations and society, building trust and enhancing lives. Today BSI partners with more than 77,500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15,000 strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organizations and governments. Living by our core values of Client-Centricity, Agility, and Collaboration, BSI provides organizations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle society’s critical issues – from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between - to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world. BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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