HR & Organisational Change Advisor (Fixed Term)

We are looking for an experienced HR professional to join the University of Cambridge as an HR & Organisational Change Advisor, supporting the Department of Veterinary Medicine through a significant organisational change programme. 

We encourage early applications as they will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The vacancy may close before the advertised deadline if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.

About the role 

Working closely with managers and senior leaders, you will provide expert HR advice and support across a wide range of people matters, with a particular focus on organisational change, workforce transformation and employee relations.

You will support consultation processes, workforce planning, organisational redesign and change initiatives, while helping to build leadership capability and ensuring a positive employee experience throughout the change programme. 

What you will be doing 

• Supporting organisational change and workforce transformation projects, including restructures, redeployments and service redesign.
• Advising managers on employee relations matters, employment law and HR best practice.
• Preparing consultation documentation, business cases and workforce impact assessments.
• Working closely with trade unions, staff representatives and senior stakeholders.
• Delivering organisational development initiatives and supporting leadership capability.
• Contributing to HR projects, policy development and continuous improvement activity. 

We are looking for someone who has 

• Experience supporting organisational change within a large or complex organisation.
• Knowledge of employment law, employee relations and change management principles.
• Experience working with trade unions and managing complex consultations.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and communication skills.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent experience.

Why join us? 

Alongside working in a collaborative and supportive environment, the University of Cambridge offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

• Development opportunities such as LinkedIn Learning, job shadowing and career pathways.
• 41 days annual leave (including bank holidays) and a highly competitive pension scheme.
• Hybrid working with flexibility in how you arrange your office days.
• A wide range of discounts at local retailers and thousands of national brands.
• Health and wellbeing support, including discounted gym access and the Staff Counselling Service.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 18 months in the first instance.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for flexible working arrangements.

How to apply

For this role, all applications will be managed by Spirehouse Recruitment. To apply, please send your CV to cambridge@spirehouse.co.uk via the above 'Apply' button.

For further information about the role, please contact Abbie Carr (Executive Consultant) at abbie@spirehouse.co.uk

Closing date: Wednesday 05 August 2026

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check and a security check.

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