HR & Change Management Specialist

Newcastle upon Tyne

up to £65,000

Part Time

Permanent

Our client is experiencing a significant organisation-wide transformation and is seeking an experienced Organisation Development (OD) and Change Management Specialist to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering this journey.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled change professional who thrives in complex environments and has a proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, drive engagement, and embed lasting organisational change.

Working closely with the leadership team, you will lead initiatives focused on organisational effectiveness, culture transformation, change adoption, and internal communications, ensuring the business is equipped to navigate and embrace change successfully.

The Role

As the Organisation Development and Change Management Specialist, you will:

• Lead and support organisation-wide transformation and change initiatives.
• Develop and implement effective change management strategies and plans.
• Drive organisational development programmes that improve culture, engagement, and performance.
• Review organisational structures and ways of working to support future growth.
• Create and deliver communication strategies that engage employees and stakeholders throughout periods of change.
• Partner with senior leaders to build change capability and drive successful outcomes.
• Facilitate workshops, stakeholder sessions, and engagement activities.
• Monitor progress and ensure change is embedded sustainably across the organisation.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Extensive experience leading organisational change and transformation programmes.
• Strong Organisation Development expertise, including culture change and organisational effectiveness.
• A track record of developing and implementing successful communication and engagement strategies.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior leadership level.
• Experience working in interim, consultancy, or transformation-focused environments.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and relationship-building capabilities.
• A hands-on, pragmatic approach combined with strategic thinking.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to lead a high-profile transformation programme.
• Direct access to senior leadership and key decision-makers.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on organisational culture and effectiveness.
• Competitive salary of up to £65,000 pro rata.
• Flexible part-time arrangement (3 days per week).

If you are an experienced OD, Change and Communications professional looking for your next interim challenge, we'd love to hear from you.