Senior HR Change Partner

Job Description

Calling all Change Champions and ER Enthusiasts! As the go-to expert for our People and Transformation Team, you’ll be the sage of employee relations and the architect of change. You’ll team up with Business Leaders, People Partners, and the Org Design Crew, sprinkling your specialist know-how over every phase of the change process—from scoping to flawless execution. Challenge the status quo? Absolutely. Your mission: foster a culture that treats Change and ER expertise like gold, fuelling our business goals with passionate brilliance.

You’ll be the watchful eye on all change, spotting opportunities across the whole of VMO2. Join forces with the Org Design team and COEs to ensure our people strategy aligns with the business’s north star. And at every step, you’ll be the inclusion advocate, championing the beauty of human difference and showing why it’s not just good ethics—it’s good business.

Let’s motivate change, challenge smartly, and celebrate our differences every step of the way!

Who we are

The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too.

Diverse, impactful teams - jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions.

Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do.

Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all

Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer, and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.

The must haves

In order to be considered, you must have the following experience;

• Proven track record to craft well-founded recommendations for change initiatives, ensuring effective delivery that supports seamless business operations while thoughtfully managing risk.
• Skilled in applying expertise, communication, and relationship-building abilities to effectively influence key business decisions among partners.
• Extensive knowledge of ER/IR structures, People policies, and processes, as well as industry standard methodologies and the latest thinking in commercially viable employment practices.
• Proficient in achieving impactful results within a matrixed organisation and across both unionised and non-unionised settings.
• Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple initiatives concurrently, adhering to strict timelines and maintaining consistent follow-through.
• Strong grounding in employment law and extensive familiarity with HR standard methodologies related to Change and Employee Relations.
• Experienced in successfully collaborating with employee representatives, forums, and trade unions.
• Full CIPD membership and professional qualification (or equivalent business credential).

The other stuff we are looking for

We'd also love you to bring;

• Experience working in an agile environment, with a foundational understanding of Agile methodologies and a readiness to learn and adapt.
• Skilled in selecting, developing, optimising, and retaining diverse talent to meet individual, team, and organisational goals.

What's in it for you

What's in it for you?

Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.

Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.

Next steps

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include two stage interview process.

When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you’re offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed.

Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.

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