HR & Change Specialist Review

As a HR & Change Specialist, I lead people-focused activity across organisational change, acquisitions and TUPE transfers, ensuring all processes are legally compliant, commercially sound and delivered with minimal risk. My role spans end‑to‑end change management: conducting due diligence, assessing people and operational risks, shaping HR integration plans, and guiding leaders through restructuring, consultation and implementation. I manage TUPE processes for both incoming and outgoing transfers, including ELI review, measures planning, documentation, consultation support and post‑transfer harmonisation. I work closely with senior leaders, legal teams and operational stakeholders to ensure smooth transitions, protect employee experience, maintain regulatory compliance and support business continuity during periods of significant change.

My Level 7 Senior People Professional programme is well‑organised and clearly structured, with each module building logically on the last to develop strategic HR capability in a progressive way. The content is sequenced to move from foundational theory into applied practice, supported by regular workshops, academic resources and assessment checkpoints that keep learning on track. The programme balances independent study with guided support, ensuring I can apply concepts such as organisational change, employment law, people analytics and strategic workforce planning directly to real HR challenges. Overall, the structure provides clarity, consistency and a strong framework that enables sustained professional development at a senior level.

I receive strong support from my employer throughout the programme, including access to study time, guidance from senior HR colleagues, and opportunities to apply my learning to real organisational projects such as TUPE, acquisitions and change activity. My line manager is engaged in my development, provides regular feedback and ensures I have the resources needed to balance academic requirements with operational responsibilities. The organisation also offers wider learning tools, expert networks and exposure to strategic work, which all reinforce my progress and enable me to embed Level 7 learning into practice effectively.

I receive strong support from my training provider throughout the programme, including structured guidance from tutors, clear learning resources, and regular check‑ins to track progress. They provide timely feedback on assignments, help me understand assessment requirements, and offer additional clarification when needed. Workshops, webinars and one‑to‑one sessions are available to deepen my understanding of complex topics, and the learning platform is well organised, making it easy to access materials and manage deadlines. Overall, the provider offers a consistent level of academic and practical support that helps me stay on track and apply the learning effectively in my role.

My qualification has had a direct and positive impact on how effectively I perform in my role, giving me deeper strategic understanding and practical frameworks that I apply to complex HR and change activity every day. The programme has strengthened my capability in areas such as organisational design, employment law, people analytics, TUPE, acquisitions and stakeholder influence, enabling me to approach challenges with greater confidence, structure and professional judgement. It has also improved my critical thinking, helped me evaluate risks more effectively and enhanced my ability to deliver people‑centred solutions that are both commercially aligned and legally sound.

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I would recommend Severn Trent to a friend because it’s an organisation that genuinely invests in its people, offers strong development opportunities and provides a supportive, values‑driven culture. The company encourages growth through formal learning, hands-on experience and exposure to meaningful projects that make a real impact in local communities. Colleagues are collaborative, leaders are approachable, and there’s a strong focus on wellbeing, flexibility and inclusion. Severn Trent also has a clear purpose and commitment to sustainability, making it a great place to build a long‑term, fulfilling career.