People Change Partner

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:
 

• We offer a salary of up to £60k per annum dependant on experience 
• A company car lease/allowance scheme
• Annual incentive related bonus (up to 10% of annual salary)
• Private health care
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution)
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day!
• A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. 
• Retail savings scheme 
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more

Where I’d work:  Hybrid working is in place so there will be a mix of home-working and typically around  2 days in the office at Bradford per week  

Work type: Permanent or fixed term contract for up to 12 months. You will be working 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a People Change Partner to join us in the People Team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of supporting a range of  business change programmes .

What we do:

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity. 

New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. 

People Change support large, complex and high-profile business change programmes.   Our ability to put people at the centre of organisational change is critical to Yorkshire Water realising its strategic priorities.  We work closely with our business stakeholders and other Centres of Excellence within our people function to support the delivery of all people aspects of organisational change and drive greater effectiveness through the provision of insight, expert advice, and challenge. 

Where you fit in:

As our People Change Partner you will work closely with key stakeholders across our enterprise wide change programmes. You will be instrumental in maximising business outcomes by putting people at the heart of the change agenda to accelerate the adoption and delivery of associated benefits.   You will be responsible for establishing, enabling and managing a range of people change programme activity in support of wider business led programmes in Yorkshire Water.  

As our People Change Partner you will -

• Work closely with other People Teams, stakeholders (including trade unions) and colleagues to progress activities and deliverables, and also be responsible for leading specific activities.
• Manage the people change approach in a way which maximises employee engagement with the projects and drives faster adoption of cultural and behavioural reforms
• Work with Business Change Leads in preparing the business readiness plan for the transition to new ways of working, fully understanding the people impact and approaches to mitigate any risks/issues
• Understand and find solutions to complex and unclear problems often involving conflicting views and requirements, and which have no predefined solution
• Ensure comprehensive and effective project plans and associated documents are in place to control and track the successful delivery against milestones and priorities
• Play a key role in the resolution of any identified strategic, scope, planning or resource issues, and where appropriate escalating options and providing recommendations for resolution
• Be responsible for anticipating issues and problems, and where necessary intervening (including taking responsibility for directly producing project deliverables) to prevent slippage or failure to meet key milestones
• Consult directly with Trade Union representatives and other stakeholders to inform the design and delivery of the project

What skills & qualifications you’ll need:

• In depth professional HR and change management expertise, knowledge and experience in leading, designing and implementing organisational changes on major programmes and projects.
• Experience of navigating ambiguous requirements, able to adapt to changing circumstances and adverse situations whilst remaining calm, reassuring others and maintaining performance. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proven track record of establishing and building strong, collaborative, and productive relationships across organisational boundaries.   
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to develop and manage an inclusive, high performing direct and matrix change teams across the business
• Good commercial acumen, able to develop and manage complex business cases
• Previous experience of working with Trade Unions 
• A qualification in change management practices would be advantageous, but not essential.

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s really important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy!

Do we sound like your cup of tea?  

If you’ve got experience in HR & Change Management and want to help us deliver successful change programmes across the company, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.  

Please complete the online application process and submit a covering letter and CV outlining your suitability for the role.

Recruitment Process –  

 Closing date – 16th October, 2024

We’re proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We’d really like candidates of all different backgrounds to apply. 

If you get the role, you’ll need to undergo pre-employment checks, which include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. 

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, if necessary. So you don’t miss out, be sure to complete and send through your application as soon as you can.

No agencies please.