HR Adviser (Change Programmes)
Location: Paisley, Scotland (hybrid between home and office)
Fixed Term Contract: 12 Months
Hours per week: 35
Salary Range: £38,080 to £39,728 per annum
A day in the life of our HR Advisor (Change Programmes)
You will support Senior HR Adviser (change lead) and the wider HR Advice and Casework Team on restructures and consultations. You will manage and deliver a range of HR activities throughout the change journey for impacted staff and managers. You’ll assist managers to deliver effective and legally compliant change processes including formal consultation activities.
This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in supporting organisational change, with a particular focus on restructures and formal consultations. The successful candidate will work closely with managers to provide expert HR guidance throughout change programmes, ensuring compliance, fairness, and a people-centred approach. You’ll contribute to managing risk and supporting managers to deliver change effectively and sensitively.
What you’ll bring to the role…
- An understanding of employment legislation (specifically related to consultation requirements) and HR processes (with a focus on redundancy and reorganisation).
- Experience of large, complex organisations and of restructuring at scale.
- An ability to provide timely and considered HR advice and guidance during change programs.
- Experience in restructuring activities including the application of selection processes and redeployment processes.
- An ability to work autonomously and with a variety of stakeholders to guide and influence.
- Good verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail. Ability to have empathetic (often difficult) conversations.
Interested? Closing date for completed applications is 23:59 on Thursday 4th September 2025. Interviews to follow soon after. Please apply early, as we’ll be reviewing candidates throughout. We reserve the right to close the ad in advance of the published date.
In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:
- Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days (per annum).
- Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
- Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
- Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
- Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
- Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
- Team Working: Champion our mission in a collaborative team.
We are proud to participate in the disability confident scheme for roles based in the UK. During the application process, you will be asked if you wish to apply under the scheme. At the British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain dedicated to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the assistance of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network. Plus, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.
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