Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsImmediate StartHybrid WorkingAbout Our ClientHigher EducationLondon basedJob DescriptionAn Interim HR Consultant to:Support academics with handling complex performance cases with senior staff membersDevelop a robust structure and process to support managers on how to handle difficult conversationsPartner with Heads of to coach on how to have challenging conversations and understand the options for reducing their team size and managing under-performanceDevelop a robust framework for managing under-performanceDesign longer term initiatives to help create a change in performance management and capabilityPartner with stakeholders to strengthen performance management capability and accountabilityPartner with directorates to reduce costs of senior academics in line with performance conversationsThe Successful ApplicantAn Interim HR Consultant with:Proven track record in handling complex performance casesStrong knowledge of improving performance management and capability with managersPrevious experience working in higher education or with academics essentialPrevious trade union experienceGood stakeholder management and coaching experience to advise managers on how to reduce costs and provide confidence in performance management conversationsWhat's on OfferInterim HR ConsultantFixed term contract 6-9 months initiallyNorth London based with hybrid workingStart at short noticeContactKirsten MyersQuote job refJN-102026-7119030Phone number07816363097Job summaryJob functionHuman ResourcesSubsectorHR ConsultantSectorNot For ProfitWhereLondonContract typeInterimConsultant nameKirsten MyersConsultant phone07816363097Job referenceJN-102026-7119030