People Strategy Change & Communications Lead (18m FTC)
Be-Resourcing is proud to support our client, a forward-thinking legal firm with a strong global presence, in their search for a dynamic People Strategy Change & Communications Lead. This pivotal role will be responsible for driving the successful implementation of the People Strategy across the organisation. As part of a recently established HR Business Strategy team, you will collaborate closely with HR colleagues and key stakeholders, ensuring cohesive communication and a smooth transition during change initiatives. This position offers the flexibility of hybrid working and is based in one of our client's multiple UK office locations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement change management strategies to support the People Strategy.
- Identify potential risks and resistance to change, crafting effective mitigation plans.
- Assess the impact of change on various groups within the organisation.
- Create and execute comprehensive communication plans to ensure clear, consistent messaging.
- Develop engaging content for emails, intranet, and presentations.
- Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team to align internal and external communication efforts.
- Provide regular updates and feedback to senior leadership regarding the People Strategy's progress.
- Work alongside the comms team to ensure alignment of messaging.
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to understand their needs and concerns.
- Support the alignment of change and communications for Workday implementation.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Experience in managing change projects or programs with a focus on people.
- Proven delivery of change in professional services or within a Partnership model.
- Expertise in creating communication plans and content.
- A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in using a variety of communication tools and platforms.
- Strong background in HR or People Strategy.
Joining our client means being part of an inclusive culture that prioritises your professional growth. The benefits are designed to offer flexibility and recognise individual needs, including a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, a bonus scheme, and a comprehensive benefits package tailored for all team members. If you are driven to inspire and implement change while making a significant impact, we encourage you to apply and become a part of this exciting opportunity.
Be-Resourcing is excited to present a fantastic new Business Development Manager role (Real Estate), on behalf of our client, a technology-driven, sector-focused law firm! This role is a 12-month FTC (maternity cover) and will be paid a competitive package of £65,000 - £79,000.
About the role:
This is a unique opportunity to support an integrated global group comprising the firm’s real estate practice and sector teams. In this role, you can expect to get involved in a variety of work including:
- Support the Partners in their activities aimed at targeting potential clients and further developing existing relationships.
- Keep abreast of relevant developments, legislation, and regulations to build and broaden understanding of department’s work, enabling knowledgeable conversations and BD recommendations.
- Construct engaging pitch documents and presentations to develop current and prospective client relationships.
- Use networking opportunities to build develop BD knowledge and profile; know what other organisations are doing, and promote strategy, brand and services.
- Co-ordinate and host internal and external events, seminars, webinars and socials.
- Support on the development and execution of effective marketing campaigns.
- Prepare compelling legal directory and award submissions in order to maintain and achieve higher rankings in the legal community.
- Business planning including contributing to the budgeting process within your area of responsibility and monitoring spend against budget.
- Maintain and work with BD systems and infrastructure, including standard pitch content, credentials database and client relationship management software.
About you:
We will invest in your ongoing training and development to support your professional goals and help you to thrive in your role from day one. Our opportunities are open to all suitably qualified applicants, so to be considered for this role, you must meet the following skills and experience:
- Significant Business Development and/or Marketing experience gained within a law firm environment.
- Experience gained supporting a Real Estate practice group is highly desirable but not essential.
- Ability to develop deep knowledge of BD specialism and how your role supports the delivery of firm strategy.
- Strong written and numerical skills, with the ability to present complex information and concepts in a clear and concise manner.
- A proactive can-do approach with the ability to prioritise tasks based on relative importance and urgency.
- A mindset focussed on process improvement with the ability to identify areas where ways of working can be adapted/automated to improve effectiveness.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please get in touch or apply direct!
