Hr and OD Change Manager

HR and OD Change Manager | Greater Manchester | £47,000 - £54,000 | 9 Month Fixed term Contract

Castlefield Recruitment are working in partnership with a leading public sector organisation in Manchester to recruit an experienced HR / Organisational Development Professional for an initial 9-month fixed term contract.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a major transformation programme, supporting cultural and workforce change across a diverse and dynamic organisation. A hybrid working model is in place, combining flexibility with collaborative office working in central Manchester.

Role Overview

The HR OD Change Manager will work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders to design, develop, and deliver people-focused change initiatives that support the organisation’s strategic objectives.

This is a key role in driving organisational effectiveness, embedding new ways of working, and ensuring that staff are supported, engaged, and developed throughout periods of transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of HR and OD change programmes aligned with the organisation’s strategic and workforce priorities.
• Partner with leadership teams to design and implement people and culture change initiatives, ensuring alignment with organisational values.
• Provide expert HR and OD support to transformation and service redesign projects.
• Develop and deliver communication, engagement, and change management plans to support successful outcomes.
• Support workforce planning, leadership development, and organisational design activity.
• Review and update processes, policies, and frameworks to support modern, flexible working practices.
• Facilitate workshops, training, and development sessions to build leadership capability and staff engagement.
• Monitor the impact of change initiatives and provide insight and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Key Requirements

• CIPD Level 7 qualification (or equivalent professional experience).
• Proven experience in HR, organisational development, or Change Management roles within the public sector, NHS, or similar large complex organisation.
• Demonstrable experience of leading or supporting organisational transformation and workforce change.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Strong understanding of organisational design, engagement, and change management principles.
• Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly within a fast-paced, evolving environment.