Job Introduction
Senior Organisational Change Specialist
Fixed-Term Contract (12 months)
Join an Award-Nominated Team Delivering Change at Scale
Shortlisted for the CIPD Best Change Management Initiative Award 2026.
At Oxfordshire County Council, we're not just talking about transformation, we're delivering it. Our HR & Cultural Change Service has been recognised nationally, having been shortlisted for the CIPD Best Organisation Change Initiative Award 2026 for our innovative approach to organisational redesign and workforce transformation. Now, we're looking for an experienced Senior Organisational Change Specialist to join us during one of the most significant periods of change in the Council's history.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of major transformation programmes, helping to shape how services are delivered, how organisations are designed and how our workforce evolves to meet future challenges.
If you're looking for a role where you'll have real influence, genuine autonomy and the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy, we'd love to hear from you.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
You'll be joining:
✅ An award-nominated organisational change team recognised by the CIPD
✅ A high-performing, supportive and collaborative team of specialists
✅ An organisation undergoing significant transformation and redesign
✅ A role with the autonomy to lead your own projects from inception to implementation
✅ A position that offers direct exposure to senior leaders and strategic decision-making
✅ One of the most exciting organisational change opportunities currently available in local government
This isn't a role where you'll simply advise from the side lines. You'll be trusted to lead complex organisational change programmes, influence critical workforce decisions, manage stakeholder relationships, work directly with trade unions and senior leaders, and help deliver change that makes a real difference to our organisation and the communities we serve.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking a highly experienced organisational change professional who can quickly build credibility and confidently lead complex programmes of change including TUPE.
You'll bring:
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Significant experience of organisational redesign, restructures and workforce transformation.
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Strong knowledge of employment legislation, consultation requirements and organisational change best practice.
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Strong consultation and employee relations expertise
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Excellent stakeholder management skills
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Ideally experience working within complex and politically aware environments, although this is not essential
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The confidence to operate independently whilst collaborating effectively with colleagues across the organisation
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A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach and a passion for delivering high-quality outcomes
Shape the Future With Us
This is more than a fixed-term opportunity. It's a chance to join an award-nominated team, work on high-profile transformation programmes and play a key role in shaping the future of one of the country's most ambitious local authorities.
If you want to lead meaningful change, develop your experience and work alongside talented and passionate colleagues, we'd love to hear from you.
Join us. Lead change. Shape the future. Leave a legacy.
Rewards and benefits -
Competitive salary
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Annual leave starting at 29 days per year (plus bank holidays)
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A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
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Agile and flexible working
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Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support 24/7
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Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health and leisure activities
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Excellent learning and development opportunities
Your office base may be subject to change as we are currently transitioning between temporary and permanent office locations due to the closure of County Hall. If this is applicable to you, you will be notified, but no reimbursement will apply in respect of travel.
Our commitment to: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.
Our commitment to: Guaranteed Interview Schemes
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.
Our commitment to: Safeguarding
Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.
Our commitment to: Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
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