Interim HR Consultant

Employer
GRANT THORNTON

Location
Grimsby, hybrid (2-3 days onsite)

Salary
Competitive

Closing date
24 Jun 2026

Contract
Contract

Hours
Full time

Sector
Government & politics, Civil service

Job Details

Interim HR Consultant (Public sector)

Location: Grimsby

Hybrid working (2-3 days onsite)

Who we are

Grant Thornton's Agile Talent Community is a network of contract professionals, giving you the opportunity to work with our clients alongside Grant Thornton teams on a project-by-project basis whilst being supported by our dedicated Agile Talent team. You can choose to work with Grant Thornton as an Independent Consultant either through your own limited company or on inside IR35 terms.

Joining us in Public Sector Consulting

Our Public Sector Team have worked on some of the UK's largest and most high-profile public sector clients, infrastructure projects and public policy programmes. We are a team that has public service at its heart and is made up of the following sectors: Local Government, Central Government and Healthcare.

Our consulting team seeks to develop long-term partnerships with our clients in order to help them deliver key government policies, programmes and strategies on the ground. We work with clients across the public sector - as well as those looking to effectively engage with the public sector - to help them to make effective strategic decisions; improve their outcomes; optimise their operating and delivery models; deliver public sector reform; balance short-term financial challenges with medium term investment; and ensure value for money in all that they do.

Joining the Agile Talent Community as an experienced Interim HR Consultant, you will have the freedom to work on projects that you choose, whether full or part-time to support our clients and internal teams on short-to-medium-term assignments.

Skills we are looking for

Proven experience in the public sector(local government, central government or healthcare), ideally within Human Resources, People Transformation, or Change Management projects.
Demonstrable understanding of public sector operations, current policies, and sector-specific challenges.
Experience delivering or supporting major transformation or restructuring programmes across large or complex organisations.
Consulting experience (internal or external) is highly desirable.
Demonstrated ability to provide insightful advice, analysis, or recommendations to stakeholders, clients, or senior leaders.
Ability to build, maintain, and influence trusted working relationships with colleagues, clients, and key stakeholders.

What's in it for you

Development

Your development is important to us and as part of the Agile Talent Community you will be able to work alongside our permanent teams as well as our clients, giving you variety and opportunity to develop new skills. Our team is here to support you, with finding new projects as well as navigating the freelance regulation.

Engagement

As a member of our Community, you will also be invited to events, which can help your wellbeing, educate you about the market you operate in, help you connect with the business as well as other members of the Community.

Doing what's right ahead of what's easy

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people and those who work alongside our teams, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect each other helps everyone to perform at the best of their ability and realize their potential.

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Proven experience in the public sector(local government, central government or healthcare), ideally within Human Resources, People Transformation, or Change Management projects.
Demonstrable understanding of public sector operations, current policies, and sector-specific challenges.
Experience delivering or supporting major transformation or restructuring programmes across large or complex organisations.
Consulting experience (internal or external) is highly desirable.
Demonstrated ability to provide insightful advice, analysis, or recommendations to stakeholders, clients, or senior leaders.
Ability to build, maintain, and influence trusted working relationships with colleagues, clients, and key stakeholders.

Grant Thornton's Agile Talent Community is a network of contract professionals, giving you the opportunity to work with our clients alongside Grant Thornton teams on a project-by-project basis whilst being supported by our dedicated Agile Talent team. You can choose to work with Grant Thornton as an Independent Consultant either through your own limited company or on inside IR35 terms.

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