Sodexo
Head of TUPE & Workforce Transition
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Head of TUPE & Workforce Transition
We are looking for a Head of TUPE & Workforce Transition to lead Sodexo's specialist function for employee transfers, workforce transitions and organisational change. This strategic role will provide expert guidance on TUPE, outsourcing, insourcing, restructures, redundancies and collective consultation, ensuring legal compliance while delivering positive employee and commercial outcomes.
Working closely with HR, Legal, Commercial, Operational and Bid teams, you will support business growth, contract mobilisation and organisational transformation across the organisation, while leading a team of subject matter experts.
Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.
For more information on Sodexo Careers please visit [Sodexo Careers](Sodexo Careers)
Main Responsibilities
- Lead the organisation's TUPE, workforce transition and collective change centre of expertise, providing strategic guidance and governance across the business.
- Provide specialist people advice on bids, TUPE transfers, outsourcing, insourcing, contract mobilisation, demobilisation and organisational restructuring activities.
- Lead and support complex collective consultation and redundancy programmes, ensuring legal compliance and effective employee relations outcomes.
- Develop and maintain policies, frameworks, tools and guidance relating to workforce transitions, organisational change and consultation obligations.
- Identify, assess and mitigate employment, commercial, operational and employee relations risks associated with organisational change activity.
- Advise senior leaders, HR teams and operational management on workforce change strategy, employment liabilities and risk management.
- Liaise with the IR lead to determine engagement with recognised trade unions by HR/operations, employee representatives and other stakeholders on matters relating to workforce transitions and collective change.
- Support commercial, procurement and bid teams through workforce due diligence, people-risk assessments and transition planning.
- Lead, develop and coach a team of specialist advisors, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality expert support.
- Monitor legislative developments, case law and best practice, ensuring organisational readiness and compliance.
- Deliver training, capability building and knowledge-sharing initiatives to improve organisational understanding of TUPE, redundancy and consultation requirements.
- Produce management information, risk assessments and reports for senior leadership and governance forums, supporting business decision-making.
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Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements.
The Ideal Candidate
Essential
- Degree or equivalent professional experience in HR, Employment Law or Business.
- CIPD, employment law qualification or equivalent desirable.
- Significant experience in TUPE, organisational change, redundancy and employee relations within a complex, multi-site environment.
- Expert knowledge of TUPE, collective redundancy and consultation requirements within multi-site and multi sector /industry service provider business (preferably with a mixture of operating in public and private sector contracts).
- Strong understanding of employment law, trade union relations and organisational change.
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Desirable
- Strong commercial and strategic judgement.
- Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage complex risk and deliver practical solutions.
Package Description
- Competitive Salary depending on experience
- Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater
- You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.
- In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice.
For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.
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