Senior People & Change Consultant

Joining Arup

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Advisory services helps clients solve business and operational challenges, make informed, commercial decisions and implement better, more sustainable solutions. We work hand in hand with Arup’s entire range of technical experts, meaning clients gain access to insights and opportunities that other consultants miss.

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The Opportunity 

An opportunity for a Senior People & Change consultant has become available within our Advisory services team with the choice of being based out of either our Manchester, Leeds or Glasgow offices. 

We are looking for a Senior consultant to apply in-depth knowledge and specialist skills in leading and managing the delivery of a range of client projects across any of the following technical areas (team effectiveness & collaboration, leadership & capability, culture & organisational change, operating model & organisation development).

You will be responsible for providing strategic direction to the team by clearly understanding and connecting their work with other workstreams and the broader goals of the project. As a leader of complex teams or functional areas, you will set standards, define quality expectations, and offer both technical and people management support to team members. You will also lead project planning and scoping, outlining complete projects or activities and identifying the necessary resources, such as time, people, and skills. A strong focus on commercial discipline is essential to ensure projects deliver commercially in line with Arup's business plan.

This role involves closely liaising with key client stakeholders to facilitate the delivery of set project outcomes. It also includes contributing to business development by identifying work opportunities within existing client relationships and developing compelling, winning proposals and pitch documents. Drawing on relevant theories and evidence-based practices, you'll lead the design and delivery of organisational diagnostics workshops while reviewing, analyzing, and reporting on clients' organisational behaviour and cultural landscapes. By applying knowledge of organisational change theories and practices, you'll make strategic recommendations to address client challenges. Additionally, you'll lead a team of consultants to develop and deliver end-to-end transformational programmes. Your expertise will contribute to the development of methodologies, tools, thought leadership papers, and the People & Change community of practice and Operations Consulting skills network.

Is this role right for you?

The successful candidate will typically hold a degree and/or extensive experience in people and change consulting.  You will be a Chartered Member with a relevant institute such as British Psychology Society (BPS) or Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD).  Master’s degree in the behavioural or management sciences field, e.g. occupational psychology, organisational behaviour, organisational design, MBA would be desirable.

Candidates should typically have experience in a consulting or in-house environment, with expertise in at least two of the following areas: team effectiveness and collaboration, leadership and capability, culture and organisational change, operating model and organisation development.

We are seeking the following skills and attributes:

• Strong commercial acumen
• Project management and delivery skills, including financial and risk management
• Capability in developing business proposals for clients, by understanding client requirements and drawing together expertise from across a multi-disciplinary firm
• Able to work collaboratively with clients and multi-disciplinary teams to help shape and deliver the best solution
• Ability to demonstrate a methodological and creative approach to decision-making even in an ambiguous environment
• A collaborative style of working that fosters innovation and team working
  

Experience in one or more of the following markets: Manufacturing, Rail, Highways, Energy, Aviation and/or Water would be highly desirable but not essential. 

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Rachel.connolly@arup.com Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.

What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Rachel.connolly@Arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

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Closing Date: 31-04-25