13430 - People Change and Workforce Planning Manager
| Posting date: | 08 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £42,914 to £53,081 per year |
| Additional salary information: | The national salary range is £42,914 - £46,182 London salary range is £49,325- £53,081 Your salary will be dependent on your base location |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 January 2026 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Ministry of Justice |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 13430 |
Summary
About OPG
Established in 2007 following the Mental Capacity Act 2005, OPG is an Executive Agency of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) protects people in England and Wales who may not have the mental capacity to make certain decisions for themselves. We are responsible for registering lasting and enduring powers of attorney and supervising court-appointed deputies, helping to safeguard the rights and wellbeing of vulnerable individuals.
OPG is a fantastic place to work, offering a range of development opportunities and a supportive, inclusive environment that reflects the diverse community we serve. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to promoting equality, wellbeing, and work–life balance, enabling our people to thrive and perform at their best.
We are currently delivering an ambitious multi-year transformation programme to improve how we provide services and meet the growing needs of our users and partners. This transformation will enhance user experience, strengthen our ability to support adults at risk, and ensure our services remain accessible, sustainable, and high quality.
Our Team!
The People Change Team sits within People Services, part of the Strategy and Central Services Directorate. It is a small but high-impact team working collaboratively across People Services and the wider organisation.
The team leads on the development and delivery of OPG’s Strategic Workforce Plan and the people-focused elements of the transformation portfolio. Our purpose is to ensure OPG has the right people, culture, and capability to deliver its priorities, now and in the future, by leading workforce planning and enabling effective organisational change.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support the development and delivery of the strategic workforce plan, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and budgets.
• Lead and coordinate people-focused change activity across transformation projects, including managing the Change Champions Network.
• Support the development and implementation of change management plans that address the people impacts of organisational change.
• Analyse workforce data and trends to provide insights, identify risks and opportunities to provide insight and inform evidence-based decision-making.
• Produce clear, accessible reports, briefings, and presentations for senior leaders, committees, and wider stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver engagement approaches such as FAQs, focus groups and pulse surveys, providing analysis and recommendations of actions.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, HR colleagues, and cross-government networks to share best practice and drive improvement.
• Represent People Services at meetings and working groups, providing professional advice on people change and workforce planning.
• Manage competing priorities effectively, delivering high quality outputs within tight deadlines.
• Take responsibility for personal development, maintaining and enhancing professional knowledge in change management, HR, and workforce planning.
The successful candidate will be expected to work from their base location on a weekly basis in line with current Civil Service requirements, outside of any reasonable adjustments. There may be occasional travel to other OPG offices.
Established in 2007 following the Mental Capacity Act 2005, OPG is an Executive Agency of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) protects people in England and Wales who may not have the mental capacity to make certain decisions for themselves. We are responsible for registering lasting and enduring powers of attorney and supervising court-appointed deputies, helping to safeguard the rights and wellbeing of vulnerable individuals.
OPG is a fantastic place to work, offering a range of development opportunities and a supportive, inclusive environment that reflects the diverse community we serve. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to promoting equality, wellbeing, and work–life balance, enabling our people to thrive and perform at their best.
We are currently delivering an ambitious multi-year transformation programme to improve how we provide services and meet the growing needs of our users and partners. This transformation will enhance user experience, strengthen our ability to support adults at risk, and ensure our services remain accessible, sustainable, and high quality.
Our Team!
The People Change Team sits within People Services, part of the Strategy and Central Services Directorate. It is a small but high-impact team working collaboratively across People Services and the wider organisation.
The team leads on the development and delivery of OPG’s Strategic Workforce Plan and the people-focused elements of the transformation portfolio. Our purpose is to ensure OPG has the right people, culture, and capability to deliver its priorities, now and in the future, by leading workforce planning and enabling effective organisational change.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support the development and delivery of the strategic workforce plan, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and budgets.
• Lead and coordinate people-focused change activity across transformation projects, including managing the Change Champions Network.
• Support the development and implementation of change management plans that address the people impacts of organisational change.
• Analyse workforce data and trends to provide insights, identify risks and opportunities to provide insight and inform evidence-based decision-making.
• Produce clear, accessible reports, briefings, and presentations for senior leaders, committees, and wider stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver engagement approaches such as FAQs, focus groups and pulse surveys, providing analysis and recommendations of actions.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, HR colleagues, and cross-government networks to share best practice and drive improvement.
• Represent People Services at meetings and working groups, providing professional advice on people change and workforce planning.
• Manage competing priorities effectively, delivering high quality outputs within tight deadlines.
• Take responsibility for personal development, maintaining and enhancing professional knowledge in change management, HR, and workforce planning.
The successful candidate will be expected to work from their base location on a weekly basis in line with current Civil Service requirements, outside of any reasonable adjustments. There may be occasional travel to other OPG offices.