HR Business Partner

Demelza are currently recruiting for a HR Business Partner (Change) on a temporary contract of up to 12 months.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the planning and delivery of organisational change programmes, with a particular focus on restructures and wider transformation initiatives. You will partner closely with managers of all levels, to provide expert HR advice, manage risk, ensure legal compliance and support positive employee experiences throughout periods of change.

Key Responsibilities

• Support organisational change projects, including restructures and redundancy consultations.


• Provide expert guidance on employment law, employee relations and consultation processes.


• Develop business cases, consultation documentation, communications and guidance materials.


• Coach and support managers through complex change and employee relations matters.


• Engage effectively with employees, representatives and key stakeholders throughout change programmes.


• Analyse workforce data and provide insight to inform decision\-making.


• Promote a positive employee experience and embed Demelza's values throughout change initiatives.


• Contribute to wider HR service delivery, policy development and continuous improvement activities.

To be successful, you will bring:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent knowledge and experience).


• Significant experience leading organisational change, restructures and redundancy processes.


• Strong employment law and employee relations expertise.


• Experience coaching and influencing leaders and managers.


• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and project planning

• A solutions\-focused approach with the ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism and resilience.


• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.


• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle (or reliable transport arrangements) to travel across our operating region


• Experience within the charity sector, retail environments or voluntary organisations would be advantageous.

Interview date: 12/08/2026

For further information please contact Coralie Nokes, Head of HR on 01795 845257\.

Demelza greatly values the benefits of a diverse team and embraces diversity, equality, and inclusion in all areas of its work. We are committed to building a diverse and authentic workplace, ensuring that our team reflects the diversity of the children and families we support. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds.

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An enhanced DBS Disclosure check may be taken dependant on role. Demelza is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No 1039651\. Demelza is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.

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