HR Consultant - Basildon Borough Council
Basildon Borough Council
Temporary (3 months), Full Time
£25 per hour
Location: Basildon
Closing Date: 22nd October 2026
Essex County Council (ECC) are delighted to be supporting Basildon Council to recruit a HR Consultant on a temporary basis for a period of 3 months.
This is a hybrid role, with the expectation to be in the office 2 – 3 days per week, depending on business needs.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced HR Consultant to lead on a significant corporate restructure programme, initially focusing on a large-scale Housing Service transformation.
Working closely with the Executive Director of Housing and senior leadership team, you will provide expert HR advice and guidance throughout the consultation process, ensuring organisational change is delivered smoothly, compliantly and with minimal disruption to services.
This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned HR professional with substantial restructuring experience within local government to influence strategic change and support leaders through a complex period of transformation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support the delivery of a large-scale Housing Service restructure programme.
- Partner with senior leaders to develop and implement restructuring proposals.
- Support managers throughout the change process, including consultation meetings and employee engagement activities.
- Ensure the successful implementation and embedding of the new organisational structure.
- Maintain effective communication with stakeholders and employees throughout the programme.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Significant experience as an HR Consultant, preferably within local government.
- Proven experience leading and supporting organisational restructures and change programmes.
- Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation, particularly in relation to organisational change, consultation and redundancy processes.
If you have any questions regarding the role, please email essexsharedservices@essex.gov.uk
Basildon Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults, and expects all employees, contractors and volunteers to share its commitment to prevent abuse, harm or exploitation.
The Council applies a robust recruitment vetting process. If you are successful you will need to undergo a Pre-employment Vetting Procedure.