People & Transformation Consulting Manager

Overview

People and Transformation Consulting Manager – Grant Thornton UKNEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF. Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.The Transformation and People Consulting team supports business leaders to respond to an ever-changing environment by helping clients shape and align their transformation and/or people strategy, ensuring organisation goals are clearly linked to the strategy of the organisation, and how these translate into clear objectives for people across the business.We work with leaders on the design and delivery of operating models and structures to support their vision and strategy, ensuring we are excellent change managers making transformation and change sustainable. We also know that an organisation’s culture, leadership and employee value proposition is integral to people engagement, creating a competitive advantage and managing through change.We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life.Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day client relationship for smaller projectsDraft project budgets and monitor/manage actual costs versus budgetBe a key support on writing and developing proposals for targets and clients, including being an essential support on pitching or as part of a wider pitch teamTake responsibility for leading take on procedures, including drafting letters of engagement for Partner or Director approvalSupport and input into the development and delivery of a clear go-to market plan for Transformation and People Consulting across all our regions, leveraging our internal resource and external networkSupport the development of practice product collateral, including tools and templates etc.Support the team on key accounts, including the management and day-to-day activities of theseLead report drafting for smaller projects, or drafting of specific sections for larger projects, with minimal oversight, ensuring accuracy for all figures presentedProactively build your own network both internal and external to the Firm to generate leadsLead initiatives to raise the awareness of Transformation and People Consulting within the FirmTake an active role in marketing events and seminars, including organising, as required by the departmentSupport the provision of on-the-job training to more junior team members including regular feedbackRequirements

Strong project management skills with demonstrable project experienceA clear understanding of people policies, processes and practices as well as change levers for culture and engagementStrong commercial mindsetExperience of one or more of the following: Operating Model Design and Implementation, Organisational Design and development; HR function transformation; business transformation, change management, culture change, employee experience and engagementGood relationship management with internal colleagues and external clients, building trust quickly and adaptable to changeStrong at report writing, supporting the development of business cases, bid leading, supporting tenders and negotiatingGood knowledge, understanding and technical expertise within HR, wider people and talentWorking closely within teams and supporting teams to deliver excellent outcomes for our clientsDesirable skills

Worked within an internal HR functionBeen part of setting up a Project Management OfficeCulture change and intervention experienceCore consulting skills, including project and stakeholder management, change management and leading parts of a change or transformation programmeSupporting the development of propositions and offerings for clients, and highlighting opportunities at the right time (such as regulatory driven offerings)Design and delivery of People Strategies within different organisationsDevelopment and delivery of an Employee Value Proposition or the related elements of suchKnowing we’re right for you

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people. We never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people perform at their best and realise their potential. Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.Beyond the job

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind. We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. It’s how it should be.Job details

Seniority level: Not ApplicableEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Business Development and SalesIndustries: ..... full job details .....