People Change Partner | OD&D and Change Team

Salary 55612 - 60147 per annum Full Time 37 Hours per week Fixed term until end September 2026

Lancashire County Council is delivering an ambitious programme of transformation to improve services strengthen our workforce experience and create a modern efficient organisation that delivers the best possible outcomes for our residents and communities.

To support this work we are looking for a People Change Partner to join our OD&D and Change Team on a maternity cover basis.

This role may support a specific directorate or work across multiple areas of the council as part of our wider change and efficiency programmes.

Help shape change that puts people first

As a People Change Partner youll play a central role in ensuring change is well-designed well-led and feels positive for the colleagues experiencing it. Youll work closely with leaders managers and teams to understand whats changing why it matters and how to support people through the transition.

Youll be involved in:

1. Designing and delivering people-focused change approaches
2. Supporting services to embed new ways of working
3. Strengthening engagement so colleagues feel heard and involved
4. Facilitating collaboration across teams and programmes
5. Ensuring change is communicated clearly and implemented smoothly
6. Helping transformation feel purposeful inclusive and sustainable

This is a chance to influence how change happens not just what changes.

Who were looking for - this could be the perfect opportunity for someone who:

1. Brings a warm people-centred approach to organisational change
2. Can build strong relationships and act as a trusted partner at all levels
3. Navigates complexity with confidence clarity and empathy
4. Is curious collaborative and comfortable working across different services
5. Wants to support meaningful change in a large diverse organisation

Whether your background is in change improvement engagement or OD&D your mindset and approach will be key.

Why join Lancashire County Council

Youll be part of a supportive and creative OD&D and Change Team that champions learning collaboration and human-centred design. Youll work on varied and meaningful change programmes with the opportunity to develop your skills shape practice and make a real difference.

This maternity-cover role offers a unique platform to gain cross-council experience and influence how we evolve for the future.

Ready to help shape the future of Lancashire County Council

If youre passionate about people and purposeful change wed be delighted to hear from you. Apply now and bring your strengths to a place where your work truly matters.

Closing Date: 4^th Jan 2026 Interview Date: 14^th Jan 2026

Application review is ongoing so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this exciting opportunity.

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

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