Organisational Change Specialist - 12 Month FTC

Role Title: Organisational Change Specialist

Location: Leeds (Hybrid)

Contract: 12 Month FTC

Working Pattern: Full Time

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

The Organisational Change Specialist will work alongside the People Relations Specialist team to provide deep-seated advice, guidance and insight on all activity related to organisational change, including individual and collective consultation, TUPE, etc. The role will also serve as a subject matter expert in employee relations and actively manage cases, both formal and informal. The role holder will ensure that people related issues that arise from organisational change are dealt with consistently and comply with internal policies, processes and legal requirements and within agreed People risk appetite. The role holder will horizon scan for any upcoming legislative changes that impact how organisational change is delivered both in the UK and Internationally.

As our new Organisational Change Specialist, you will also:

• Lead the delivery of organisational change programmes and employee relations, ensuring alignment with evolving legislation, best practices, and opportunities for improved efficiency and effectiveness.
• Build and leverage internal and external networks to support continuous professional development and provide thought leadership that enhances People policies and drives business performance.
• Lead and support organisational change initiatives across the UK and internationally by acting as the subject matter expert, collaborating with project teams, and ensuring programme milestones are met within timescales.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations during change, including handling legal risks, early conciliation, and tribunal claims, while also contributing to forums and policy development in alignment with local labour laws.
• Promote positive workplace culture and support strategic goals by developing change-related materials, championing DEI and wellbeing, and ensuring projects deliver measurable value and align with broader People Strategy objectives.
• Drive a proactive risk management culture by identifying and reporting People-related risks, championing fair and compliant policies, and promoting awareness of risk responsibilities across the People team and wider business.
• Take ownership of personal and team development by maintaining accountability, coaching leaders to build high-performing, inclusive teams, and supporting training initiatives that foster continuous growth and compliance with governance standards
• Manage project spend in line with organisational policy and provide data-driven insights from people metrics to inform decisions and drive measurable improvements in business and workforce performance.

We are looking for:

• Proven expertise in managing complex organisational change and employee relations, including consultations, TUPE, and high-volume case management within a People or HR Operations team.
• Strong track record in HR thought leadership, with experience in process improvement, policy development, manager capability building, GDPR and interpreting UK and international employment legislation.
• Data-driven and compliance-focused, with experience using metrics to inform decisions and deliver projects
• Strong organisational and project management skills with excellent attention to detail and critical thinking.
• Experience in creating HR documents and influencing stakeholders by understanding and addressing customer needs.
• Advocate for diversity, inclusion, and colleague wellbeing, with a proven ability to drive change and deliver results.
• Proficient in data and technology, including HRIS systems and Microsoft Office suite.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and we encourage you to apply even if you feel you do not match 100% of the technical requirements. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and strive to create a work environment which ensures everyone can be heard.

In return, we can offer you:

• Discretionary on-target bonus of 10%. Up to a max 20% based on performance
• 11% pension contribution (3% from you, 8% from us – optional additional matched 3% contributions, e.g. 6% from you, 11% from us)
• 25 days annual leave. Flexible public holidays and option to buy/sell additional leave
• Private Medical Cover
• Car Salary Sacrifice scheme
• 6x salary death in service
• Holistic health and wellbeing support package
• A truly flexible hybrid-working arrangement
• A culture that promotes inclusivity, wellbeing and rewards hard work

Who We Are

Medical Protection Society (MPS) is the world’s leading protection organisation for Doctors, Dentists and healthcare professionals. We protect and support the professional interests of almost 300,000 Members around the world.

We are a not-for-profit organisation, meaning our Members’ premiums are kept safe should our Members require support for complaints or claims arising from professional practice, or invested into bettering the organisation, our colleagues and our products.

Our philosophy is to support safe practice in medicine and dentistry by helping to avert problems in the first place. We also actively campaign for regulatory and legal reforms that benefit Members and the wider healthcare professions.

To do this, we need colleagues who are trusted and supported to deliver their best work, whether that be through leadership development, fully-funded training courses or peer-to-peer support. We want our colleagues to feel empowered enough to deliver positive change, display ambition to push themselves and are determined when faced with a challenge, whilst ensuring our Member’s best interests are at the core.

Next Steps

If you are interested in finding out more, looking for a new role and want to join an organisation that truly values its employees, take a look at the role profile to find out more about the role to apply.

Our Talent Acquisition team are always on hand should you have any questions, are having any technical issues or wish to understand how MPS can support you with your application and interview. You can contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailing [email protected].