We're looking for an experienced HR Business Partner (Change) to join our passionate HR team on a temporary contract for up to 12 months to play a key role in supporting the people elements of organisational change across Demelza.
Reporting to the Head of HR, this role is ideal for a highly skilled HR professional with extensive employee relations and change management experience, who can balance compassion with delivering fair, robust and compliant organisational change programmes.
What you'll be doing
- Leading and supporting restructures, consultations and change programmes
- Providing expert advice on complex employee relations matters
- Coaching managers to build capability and confidence
- Ensuring HR practices remain legally compliant and aligned with best practice
- Developing innovative HR solutions and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
What we're looking for
- What we're looking for
- CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience
- Significant experience leading change management and consultation processes
- Extensive employee relations expertise
- A solutions-focused mindset with the ability to see the wider organisational impact of people decisions
Alongside this vacancy, we're also recruiting an HR Business Partner (Operations). Whilst this role is focused on organisational change and strategic people activity, the successful candidate will work closely and collaboratively with the HRBP Operations to deliver a joined-up HR service.
Together, these roles will form a strong partnership that helps drive positive outcomes across Demelza.
Interested?
Visit our website to explore both opportunities and find out how you could help shape the future of people services at Demelza.
This is a full time temporary role for up to 12 months.
Closing date: 20/08/2026
For further information please contact Coralie Nokes, Head of HR on 01795 845257.
Demelza greatly values the benefits of a diverse team and embraces diversity, equality, and inclusion in all areas of its work. We are committed to building a diverse and authentic workplace, ensuring that our team reflects the diversity of the children and families we support. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds.
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Candidates will be required to undergo a DBS check, with the appropriate level of screening, such as Basic or Enhanced, depending on the nature of the role. Demelza is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No 1039651. Demelza is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
