3‑Month Contract | Day‑Rate Equivalent to £60,000 | Immediate Start | Hybrid
This is an ideal opportunity for an Interim HR Consultant with strong experience in redundancy processes, consultation activity, business case preparation and organisational change.
We are seeking someone who can step in quickly and operate with confidence in a complex, unionised environment.
Client Details
Our public sector client is embarking on a significant workforce restructure and is seeking an experienced HR professional to provide hands‑on support to the HR team during a critical three‑month period.
Description
As Interim HR Consultant you will play a key role in supporting the HR team with the delivery of a workforce reduction process, including:
Preparing, reviewing and supporting business case documentation
Supporting the end‑to‑end consultation process, including drafting letters, timelines and meeting materials
Advising managers on policy, process, risk and best practice
Providing HR support during formal meetings and employee discussions
Tracking workforce data, consultation actions and outcomes
Ensuring all activity is delivered in line with employment legislation and organisational policies
Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism throughout a sensitive period
Profile
We're looking for a Interim HR Consultant professional with:
Strong experience in restructures, redundancies and consultation
Proven ability to produce and quality‑check business cases
Knowledge of employment law and public‑sector HR processes
Strong stakeholder skills, particularly in challenging or sensitive situations
Ability to work with pace, accuracy and calm under pressure
Experience in unionised environments (advantageous but not essential)
Public Sector and Government experience is desirable but not essential.
Job Offer
3‑month interim contract
Day‑rate aligned to approx. £60,000 salary equivalent
Immediate start available
Hybrid working
Work that will have a direct, meaningful impact during a key organisational transition
Manchester City Centre location close to all major transfort links