13946 - People Change and Workforce Planning Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 19 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £42,914 i £53,081 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | 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 |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 03 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | UK |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 3 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Ministry of Justice |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 13946 |
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Role: People Change and Workforce Planning Manager
Business: Office of Public Guardian (OPG)
Location: National
Grade: SEO
Salary: National: £42,914-£46,182 London: £49,325-£53,081
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Months
Minimum Hours: Part-time 25 hours or Full-time 37 hours
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.
Skills and Experience
Essential
Experience supporting organisational changes or transformation initiatives.
Ability to work independently, managing competing priorities and delivering to tight deadlines.
Experience of building effective relationships and partnerships across teams and functions.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to engage and influence at all levels.
Skilled in analysing and interpreting data to support evidence-based decisions and insight generation.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint and Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
Desirable
The below criteria are desirable only. These will not be assessed throughout the recruitment process but will be used in the event of tied scores between candidates
Knowledge of HR policies, processes, and functions, including experience within an HR environment.
Experience in workforce planning or related HR disciplines.
Experience using Power Bi or similar applications.
Application process
This campaign will follow the Civil Service Success Profiles framework. As part of your application, you will need to provide:
A Statement of Suitability (up to 750 words) demonstrating how you meet the essential skills and experience.
A Behavioural Example (up to 250 words) based on the behaviour: Seeing the Bigger Picture at SEO level.
In the event of a high number of applications, the lead criterion will be the behaviour Seeing the Bigger Picture.
Interview process
If your statement provides evidence of the essential skills that meet the standards expected, you will be invited to an interview which will use the Civil Service Success Profiles.
At interview, candidates should expect questions on the following behaviours at Senior Executive Officer (SEO) level:
Making Effective Decisions.
Seeing the Bigger Picture.
Working Together.
Candidates will also be asked strength-based questions. Strength-based questions explore what you naturally enjoy and do well. They focus on your motivations and energy, helping assess where your strengths align with the role rather than just your past experience.
All interviews will be held remotely via MS Teams. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.
Business: Office of Public Guardian (OPG)
Location: National
Grade: SEO
Salary: National: £42,914-£46,182 London: £49,325-£53,081
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 24 Months
Minimum Hours: Part-time 25 hours or Full-time 37 hours
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.
Skills and Experience
Essential
Experience supporting organisational changes or transformation initiatives.
Ability to work independently, managing competing priorities and delivering to tight deadlines.
Experience of building effective relationships and partnerships across teams and functions.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to engage and influence at all levels.
Skilled in analysing and interpreting data to support evidence-based decisions and insight generation.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint and Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
Desirable
The below criteria are desirable only. These will not be assessed throughout the recruitment process but will be used in the event of tied scores between candidates
Knowledge of HR policies, processes, and functions, including experience within an HR environment.
Experience in workforce planning or related HR disciplines.
Experience using Power Bi or similar applications.
Application process
This campaign will follow the Civil Service Success Profiles framework. As part of your application, you will need to provide:
A Statement of Suitability (up to 750 words) demonstrating how you meet the essential skills and experience.
A Behavioural Example (up to 250 words) based on the behaviour: Seeing the Bigger Picture at SEO level.
In the event of a high number of applications, the lead criterion will be the behaviour Seeing the Bigger Picture.
Interview process
If your statement provides evidence of the essential skills that meet the standards expected, you will be invited to an interview which will use the Civil Service Success Profiles.
At interview, candidates should expect questions on the following behaviours at Senior Executive Officer (SEO) level:
Making Effective Decisions.
Seeing the Bigger Picture.
Working Together.
Candidates will also be asked strength-based questions. Strength-based questions explore what you naturally enjoy and do well. They focus on your motivations and energy, helping assess where your strengths align with the role rather than just your past experience.
All interviews will be held remotely via MS Teams. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.