HR Business and Change Partner - CMB2052e
About This Opportunity
Cumberland Council is looking to appoint a dynamic HR Business and Change Partner to lead complex organisational change and support the delivery of strategic HR/OD initiatives across the Council. This role is key to shaping the workforce of the future.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and support large-scale, high-impact organisational change
* Advise managers on people strategy, service design, and workforce planning
* Collaborate across HR/OD teams to deliver high-quality, customer-focused services
* Provide matrix management and coaching to HR/OD colleagues
* Drive innovation in employment models and people development
Ideal Candidate:
* Proven experience in strategic HR and organisational change
* Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
* Ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver results in complex environments
This role is available on a fixed term until March 2026
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.
We're also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Joanne Treasure by email.
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
* Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
* Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
* Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces
Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We're dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That's why we're a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing.
Application and Interview information
* Closing date: 12th October 2025
* Interview date: TBC
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you're interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
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