Location: London & South East (Hybrid – 2–3 days on site)
Contract: Fixed‑term – 18 months
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
Sector: Higher Education Your newpanyThis opportunity sits within a large Higher Education institution delivering a significant workforce and performance change programme focused on academic departments. The organisation is investing in additional HR capacity to ensure this programme is delivered in a structured,pliant and wellmunicated way.Your new roleAs HR Workforce Change Programme Officer, you will provide the operational,ernance and coordination support that underpins aplex ER‑led change programme. This is very much an HR role, working alongside senior HR leaders and academic stakeholders, rather than a generalist project ormunications position.Your responsibilities will include:
1. Supporting the delivery of an ER‑focused workforce change programme within a Higher Education environment.
2. Coordinating meetings, actions andernance across HR, academic leaders and senior stakeholders.
3. Preparing and managing HR documentation, including briefing papers, consultation materials and programme packs.
4. Drafting presentations andmunications for senior and academic audiences.
5. Managing SharePoint and document control to ensure accurate versioning of sensitive HR material.
6. Liaising with HR colleagues, legal advisers and union representatives to supportpliant and consistent messaging.
7. Tracking programme activity, timelines and dependencies to keep delivery on course.
What you’ll need to succeed
8. An HR background with experience in Higher Education.
9. Exposure to ER, consultation or workforce change activity in an academic setting.
10. Strong organisational and coordination skills with excellent attention to detail.
11. Confidence producing high‑quality written materials for senior and academic stakeholders.
12. Ability to work effectively in a regulated and unionised environment.
13. Professional discretion andfort handling sensitive information.
What you’ll get in return
14. A varied, high‑profile HR role supporting a significant Higher Education change programme.
15. Exposure to senior HR leaders, academic Heads of Department and executive stakeholders.
16. Clear scope, strong leadership sponsorship and defined delivery timeframes.
17. Hybrid working and a supportive, well‑structured environment.
18. The opportunity to develop deep experience inplex ER and workforce change.
If you are an HR professional with Higher Education experience looking to step into a meaningful ER support role, apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion. #4789752 - Matthew Sharman