Organisational Change & People Relations Specialist – 12 month FTC
Medical Protection Society
Role Title: Organisational Change & People Relations Specialist
Contract: 12 Month FTC
Working Pattern: Full Time
We are looking for a passionate Organisational Change & People Relations Specialist to join our team and play a pivotal role in driving transformation.
In this role, you’ll partner with leaders to guide them through change readiness activity, consultation and redeployment, be a go‑to expert in employee relations, managing both formal and informal cases with confidence, and ensure people‑related issues are handled consistently and fairly in line with policy and local legislation. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and dive into exciting ad‑hoc projects planned for 2026, bringing fresh ideas and energy to everything you do.
Responsibilities
- Support the People Relations Lead in the delivery of organisational change programmes and employee relations, ensuring alignment with legislation, best practices and opportunities for improved efficiency and effectiveness.
- Lead and support organisational change initiatives across the UK and internationally by acting as the subject matter expert, collaborating with project teams and ensuring programme milestones are met within timescales.
- Provide expert guidance on employee relations on a range of issues, including handling legal risks, early conciliation and tribunal claims.
- Contribute to forums and policy development in alignment with local legislation, with support from the People Relations Lead as appropriate.
- Drive a proactive risk management culture by identifying and reporting people‑related risks, championing fair and compliant policies, and promoting awareness of risk responsibilities across the People team and wider business.
Qualifications
- Proven expertise in managing complex organisational change and employee relations, including consultations, TUPE and high‑volume case management within a People or HR Operations team.
- Strong organisational and project management skills with excellent attention to detail and critical thinking.
- Experience in process improvement, policy development, manager capability building, GDPR and interpreting UK and international employment legislation.
- Data‑driven, providing insight, with experience using metrics to inform decisions and deliver projects.
Benefits
- Discretionary on‑target bonus of 10%, up to a max 20% based on performance.
- 11% pension contribution (3% from you, 8% from us – optional additional matched 3% contributions).
- 25 days annual leave, flexible public holidays and option to buy/sell extra leave.
- Private Medical Cover.
- Car salary sacrifice scheme.
- 6x salary death in service.
- Holistic health and wellbeing support package.
- A truly flexible hybrid‑working arrangement.
- A culture that promotes inclusivity, wellbeing and rewards hard work.
Who We Are
Medical Protection Society (MPS) is the world’s leading protection organisation for doctors, dentists and healthcare professionals. We protect and support the professional interests of almost 300,000 members around the world.
We are a not‑for‑profit organisation, meaning our members’ premiums are kept safe should they require support for complaints or claims arising from professional practice, or invested into bettering the organisation, our colleagues and our products.
Our philosophy is to support safe practice in medicine and dentistry by helping to avert problems in the first place. We also actively campaign for regulatory and legal reforms that benefit members and the wider healthcare professions.
To do this, we need colleagues who are trusted and supported to deliver their best work, whether that be through leadership development, fully‑funded training courses or peer‑to‑peer support. We want our colleagues to feel empowered to deliver positive change, display ambition, and are determined when faced with a challenge, whilst ensuring our members’ best interests are at the core.
Next Steps
If you are interested in finding out more, looking for a new role and want to join an organisation that truly values its employees, take a look at the role profile to find out more about the role to apply. Competency based interviews are likely to take place on 10th and/or 16th December.
Our Talent Acquisition team is always on hand should you have any questions, are having any technical issues or wish to understand how MPS can support you with your application and interview. You can contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailing careers@medicalprotection.org.
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