Change People Partner

We are delighted to partner with Lancashire County Council to recruit their Change People Partner .

Lancashire County Council stands as the fourth largest local authority in England, covering a vast geographic area and a diverse range of communities, both urban and rural. As a county council their remit is substantial, varied and complex, but their purpose is simple: they exist to serve the people of Lancashire by working as efficiently and innovatively as possible to deliver four corporate priorities: delivering better services, protecting our environment, supporting economic growth, and caring for the vulnerable.

The Role: Change People Partner

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive Change People Partner to join a progressive organisation. Reporting to the Head of People Strategy this role works closely with senior leaders, managers and employees to execute change strategies. This position plays a pivotal role in driving and managing the full spectrum of change management activities.    

Key Responsibilities:

• Partnering with an Executive Director and their Leadership teams, diagnose and design the right approach to change for the client group – if you only have one way of doing things – then this role isn't for you.
• Deliver comprehensive people centric change approaches that address people aspects of organisational change, with a focus on the psychological side of change that will drive engagement and adoption.
• Identify, plan for and mitigate risks within change programmes promoting a culture of continuous improvement and engagement with organisational change. 
• Agility and adaptability will be key – this is a large organisation with a lot of dependencies and your approach to shifting priorities will be very much needed. 

Qualifications and Experience

To be consider candidates should be strategic thinkers with experience of leading and delivering on People centric change management within a complex organisation. Experience of engaging and influencing senior stakeholders is essential alongside strong communication skills, a clear understanding of the project’s objectives, and a focused vision on the desired outcomes.

Joining Lancashire County Council offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a significant organisation with excellent career growth potential and a vibrant people-focused function.