HR Deputy Director

HM90: HR Deputy Director

Location: Swindon & Bristol | Contract until 09/05/2027

Salary: Competitive Day Rate | Inside IR35

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a HR Deputy Director on behalf of one of our clients.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the exit workstreams of a major restructuring project in a public sector organisation. You will sponsor and deliver this critical programme, which will be part of a wider programme of reforms.

You will use your strong background in restructuring, redundancy planning & implementation and broader people change to bridge the gap between subject matter experts and the governance requirements of this work.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversee the delivery of the restructuring programme from concept, design and business case development, to union and staff engagement, delivery, implementation and closure.
Line management of at least one programme manager and matrix management of a team of subject matter experts.
Escalate and resolve project blockers, working with the Programme Director, Programme Manager and PMO as necessary.
Represent your programme at senior governance bodies.
Work with the Programme Director and Engagement Lead to develop strong and positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Maintain a good understanding of internal governance policies and procedures, supporting compliance and referring matters to the internal Governance Team as required.
Skills and Qualifications:

Experience of leading restructuring projects.
Experience of delivering major people-related changes in a large public sector organisation.
Up-to-date understanding of the law surrounding redundancies and restructuring in a public sector environment and evidence of implementing both.
Demonstrable enthusiasm for people and culture-oriented programmes and strong desire to take ownership of delivery.
Strong stakeholder management, communication and personal skills, good writing style, experience of comprehensive reporting and presenting, ability to integrate into a highly collaborative and semi-structured environment and work as part of a team.
Commitment to continuous improvement (in programmes or BAU activities and personally).
Strong HR Employee Relations background, with the ability to provide assurance that HR processes and decisions are conducted in a legally compliant manner.
Previous experience as an HR Specialist/HR Business Partner within the Public Sector.
Significant knowledge of Civil Service and Public Sector pension arrangements, including experience of working with multiple pension schemes.
Proven experience working with Trade Unions, including: Collective consultation processes, redundancy programmes (within public sector) and trade union negotiations.
Successfully navigating complex industrial relations issues within a public-sector environment.
Ability to advise and influence senior stakeholders, including Programme Managers, on people-related risks and solutions.
BPSS Clearance. 
Location: Swindon & Bristol | Contract until 09/05/2027

Salary: Competitive Day Rate | Inside IR35
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed