Policy & Employee Relations / Change Consultant (Workforce Transformation Programme)

Job Title: Policy & Employee Relations / Change Consultant (Workforce Transformation Programme)

Language: UK

Company:

Job Location:

Location:

Region: London

Country: United Kingdom

Organisation: Hackney Council Anonymous Apps > Chief Executive's

Job Number: HCAA02650

Service: OD

DBS Required: No

Organisation Logo: Hackney Council

Salary: per Min Max In

Agreement Type: Fixed Term / Secondment

Work Pattern: Full Time

Contracted Hours: 36

Grade: PO6

SCP Range: £58,551 - £59,574

18 Months Fixed Term Contract /Secondment Opportunity

Become a Policy & Employee Relations / Change Consultant with Hackney Council: Drive Transformation in an Ambitious and Inclusive Borough!

Are you a highly skilled HR professional with expertise in Policy development, Employee Relations and Change Management? Do you want your work to make a tangible impact on one of London's most dynamic and diverse boroughs?

Hackney Council is looking for a Policy & Employee Relations / Change Consultant (Workforce Transformation Programme) to join our team in the Chief Executive Directorate. This is a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to an organisation that is Open, Inclusive, Ambitious, Pioneering, Proactive, and Proud of what we do.

As a Change Consultant, you will deliver a professional Human Resources Advisory and Policy service to a range of customers. You will be an expert, providing specialist ER advice and guidance to management, enabling them to take informed action in the management of their staff.

Why Work for Hackney Council?

At Hackney Council, your role isn't just a job, it's a chance to make a tangible impact, directly benefiting the residents of Hackney. We are focused on making Hackney a place for everyone, where all residents have a chance to lead healthy and successful lives.

A Place to Grow and Develop: We believe our staff are what makes Hackney Council great. We are committed to fostering an open, collaborative, and creative culture where you can succeed.

Investment in Your Success: We continually invest in making sure our staff have the right tools to do the job and the best working environments. You will be expected to make effective use of systems and technology to improve the delivery of a modern, customer-focused HR service.

High-Performing and Diverse: Hackney is one of the UK's most diverse and highest-performing local authorities. You will thrive on challenge and change.

Meaningful Impact: Your work will support Hackney's mission, ensuring excellent services, thriving businesses, and outstanding public spaces.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Policy & Projects: Work collaboratively across the HR function to deliver HR-wide strategic projects and continuously review and improve people management policy and procedures.

Expert Advice: Act as a lead consultant providing consistent, expert advice on employee relations matters (including grievance, disciplinary, absence management, and performance) and change management (including TUPE and Redundancy)

Consultancy: Advise management in undertaking formal processes, including liaison with Trade Unions and supporting managers in the presentation of cases at hearings or tribunals.

Equality and Diversity: Ensure Equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging are embedded in all advice, guidance, and decision making.

What You'll Bring

We are looking for someone with proven experience and knowledge, with the ability to work flexibly to meet demand.

You will have:

Experience in advising and supporting managers through change processes and a wide range of operational HR and employee relations matters.

Strong knowledge and understanding of current employment legislation and policies and procedures, translating this into practical, solution-focused advice.

An understanding of Local Government / Public Sector terms and conditions and experience in working with trade unions in a highly unionised environment is desired.

The ability to build and maintain strong collaborative working relationships with management at all levels.

While no mandatory qualifications are required, you should have good generalist HR and/or employee law knowledge, which may be evidenced by being a Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) or equivalent.

If you are ready to take ownership of the customer journey, be an employee change consultant, and use your expertise to shape the workforce of a pioneering local authority, apply today!

Ready to start your journey with Hackney? Apply now and help us continue to make Hackney a place where everyone can be proud!

As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.

If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.

To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application.

As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.

We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Prior to applying for a vacancy for a secondment opportunity, please liaise with your line manager and inform them of your interest in applying for the role.

Closing date for applications: 16 November 2025 (22:59)

Interview date: 01 December 2025

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs.

If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk