"HR Organisational Change Consultant (Fixed Term)"

The University of Cambridge is recognised globally as a renowned centre for research, education and scholarship. We employ more than 12,500 staff in a range of academic, research and professional services roles, all of whom play a key role in maintaining and enhancing our world leading reputation. Our people are our greatest asset, and it is critical to our continued success that we create the right conditions for our people to thrive at Cambridge.

We are looking to recruit two new HR Organisational Change Consultants to support the delivery of organisational change across Cambridge University. This is a great opportunity for you to join this newly established team, who are part of the Central HR Division at the University.

This is an exciting time to join our team as you will play a key role in ensuring that change plans, change processes and implementation activities are inclusive, legally compliant and aligned with the University's academic and operational priorities, and People Strategy.

The Role:

As an HR Organisational Change Consultant at Cambridge University, you will work collaboratively to provide specialist support and advice on organisational change across the University. The roles will work closely with senior managers and HR teams on change programmes in School Departments, Non-School Institutions (NSIs) and the Unified Administrative Services (UAS), supporting the University in its drive to deliver improvements in effectiveness, efficiencies, culture and organisational performance.

About you:

In order to succeed in this role, you will join us with:

• Significant experience of managing organisational change in a large, complex environment;
• Experience of providing advice on employment law, change management methodologies, and best practices in HR;
• Familiarity with Equality Impact Assessments and inclusive change planning;
• Experience of managing sensitive and complex consultations (formal and informal) and engagement with trade unions and multiple stakeholders;
• Ability to quickly build and maintain positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and team members;
• Strong organisational skills with project management experience including managing and delivering a number or priorities with competing deadlines;
• Ability to analyse and interpret data and information;
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills to a wide range of audiences;
• A track record of fostering inclusive and transparent processes that support wellbeing and equity.

Further information about the role and its responsibilities is available via the link below.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

Benefits of working at Cambridge include:

• Competitive rates of pay with automatic service related pay progression and annual cost of living increases;
• Generous annual leave allowance of 41 days paid leave (including bank holidays);
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities;
• Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement and other family friendly schemes;
• An auto-enrolment pension scheme, with a generous employer contribution;
• Travel benefits and retail discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores;
• Schemes to support with relocation/the provision of accommodation.

The University of Cambridge is committed to supporting our staff to thrive both professionally and personally. We aim to support a good work/life balance, whilst retaining the positive aspects of our unique in-person environment and culture.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) and a security check.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

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Please upload a CV and covering letter with your application.

Informal enquiries are encouraged and should be directed to: Emily Atwell, Head of HR Organisational Change at emily.atwell@admin.cam.ac.uk.

If you have any queries regarding the application process please email: hrdivisionaladmin@admin.cam.ac.uk.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 28th September 2025

Interview Date: Weeks commencing 13th and 20th October 2025

Please quote reference AH47181 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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