All LocationsAll Locations:
Dorchester
Advertising SalarySalary Details:
£32,061 - £39,862
What is the vacancy type for this advertVacancy Type:
Fixed Term
Function:
Human Resources
EmployerEmployer:
Dorset Council
Job Working PatternJob Working Pattern:
Full time
Closing time of advertClosing time of advert
23:59

About the role

This advert closes on the 7 May for internal Dorset Council staff and for external applicants on the 14th of May. There is also an option for part time here.

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 Change Consultants to help us get it right. 

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. 

We work in a hybrid way, coming into the office when the work needs it. 

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Alison Wright, HR Change Lead via email at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you. 

What you will be doing 

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. 

Further Information

This is a fixed term role for 12 months from the start date. 
 
This is full time hours at 37 hours per week and part time hours are also available.
 
For an informal conversation or if you have any questions, please contact Alison Wright who will be available to discuss at [email protected].

About Us

At Dorset Council, it's not just about the work we do, it's about how we do it. Hear directly from our employees about what makes Dorset Council special in this short video:

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At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

We:

  • provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents
  • work in partnership to make a real difference
  • value every role and the impact it has on our communities
  • support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive

You will:

  • be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
  • have access to a range of benefits and support
  • receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.

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, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.

Find out more about how to apply.

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