HR Change Advisor
Culture of professionalism. Example of leadership. Core of company support.
£40,000 - £44,000 (+ Benefits)
Reports to: HR Business Partner
Department: Chief Operating Office
Contract: 12 month fixed‑term contract
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Location: Home‑based (occasionally travel to Cancer Research UK sites across the UK; travel expenses will be reimbursed)
Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
External closing date: 04 December 2025 23:55
Internal closing date: 11 December 2025 23:55
We encourage applicants to apply early. If you need more time due to a reasonable adjustment, contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk.
Recruitment process: One competency‑based interview
Interview dates: From the week commencing 08 December 2025 (rolling shortlisting)
How to apply: Our anonymised shortlisting process means CVs are not viewed until an interview is invited. Please complete the work history section of the online application form.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day, and we need to go faster. We are looking for someone talented to develop their skills and help us reach our goals.
Responsibilities
* Collaborate with HR Business Partners to deliver Cancer Research UK’s people strategy alongside new Trading Strategy changes.
* Support HR Business Partners and HR Managers in coordinating stakeholders and ensuring change processes are delivered on time and at the required standard.
* Collaborate with leadership and employees to address concerns and gather feedback.
* Provide expert advice and guidance on HR policies and procedures, particularly regarding managing change.
* Support the resolution of queries before, during, and after consultation.
* Develop and present materials and communications required by leaders of the people change programme.
* Maintain Workday data and reports to support the change programme, ensuring data integrity.
* Collaborate with HR Business Partners and HR Managers to review, iterate, or improve guidance, processes, or training for line managers.
* Develop clear change project plans covering deliverables, milestones, owners, risks, issues, and mitigations.
What skills will I need?
* Experienced HR professional with a background in advising on HR policies, employment law, and people‑focused change in a large organisation (3,000+ headcount).
* Knowledge and application of UK employment law and HR policies, principles, procedures, and best practices related to people change and consultation.
* Highly organised with ability to set and meet demanding deadlines, coordinate multiple deliverables, and hold others accountable.
* Good attention to detail with a proactive approach to flagging risks early and solving problems.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and management with demonstrable interpersonal and influencing skills.
* Proficiency in HR software and tools.
* Able to work remotely and occasionally travel to Cancer Research UK sites across the UK.
* Either immediately available or on one month’s notice or less.
What will I gain?
We create a working environment that supports wellbeing, offering a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities, and quality tools to improve work‑life balance.
Additional Information
For more information about working with us, visit our website or contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube for updates on our work and careers.
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, especially those from under‑represented ethnic minority groups. We also screen for any reasonable adjustments needed during the application, interview, or employment process. If you have concerns, contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 020 3469 8400.
We are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18 to protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.
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