About the role
Dorset Council is mid‑transformation. Our Future Council is the programme reshaping how we work - and phase two is where things get more complex. We’re recruiting HR Advisors with a focus on Change to join our Change Team and help us get it right. Internally, these roles are known as “HR Change Consultants.”
Working closely with HR Change Leads and colleagues across the People and Workforce function, you’ll support the delivery of high‑quality, people‑centred change across the council. This is a varied role, offering the opportunity to contribute to a wide range of change initiatives.
You’ll support services through reorganisations, restructures, TUPE transfers and changes to terms and conditions, providing clear and professional guidance throughout. Partnering with managers and leaders, you’ll help ensure people transitions are handled confidently, compliantly and with care.
You’ll also produce and analyse management information to support change programmes, ensuring data is accurate and reflected correctly in HR systems. From early planning through to implementation, you’ll advise on policy, draft documentation, and support consultation processes, including engagement with Trade Unions.
Above all, you’ll play a key role in ensuring change is well‑planned, clearly communicated and grounded in sound HR practice.
About you
You’ll bring experience of organisational change gained through professional HR practice and/or a local government environment. You enjoy the detail and pace of people‑focused change and are confident working with managers at all levels.
You’ll be organised and detail‑oriented, able to balance competing priorities and deadlines. Alongside experience of supporting people management issues, you’ll have a strong understanding of employment law and how it applies within a change context, as well as a genuine interest in delivering change well.
What’s in it for you
This role allows for variety and visibility across the whole council. You’ll be involved in change affecting different services, building a breadth of experience that’s hard to replicate elsewhere.
You’ll be learning on the job alongside experienced colleagues, with access to development and learning opportunities throughout. And because this is a live transformation programme with real decisions being made, the work you do will have a direct impact – not just on processes, but on the people going through them.
A key part of this role will be collaborating with our HR Change Leads, supporting them as they deliver change programmes and, in turn, being supported to build your skills, confidence and experience in HR change within a large and complex organisation.
Further Information
We work in a hybrid way, coming into the office when the work needs it. There are a number of roles available on a full or part‑time basis. These roles are on a fixed‑term contract for 12 months. Candidates who have recently applied for the HR Consultant role are kindly asked not to reapply at this time.
Contact
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Alison Wright, HR Change Lead, by email at alison.wright@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk. We look forward to hearing from you.
EEO Statement
We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, and if you need any reasonable adjustments, please let us know on your application.
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