Job Description

Be at the heart of change.
The Hampshire and Solent Mayoral Combined County Authority (MCCA) is on a mission to transform how our region works, lives, and thrives. We're bringing powers and funding from central government into local hands--unlocking opportunities in transport, housing, and economic growth. To make this vision a reality, we need an exceptional HR Project Manager to manage the HR and OD projects with the skill and expertise to deliver.
Your impact.
This isn't a regular HR role; it's a chance to help shape and influence the future workforce of a pioneering regional authority. You'll lead critical HR workstreams that ensure our organisation will be legally sound, strategically aligned, and ready to deliver for our communities.
Your work will include.

• Designing the people approach: Working with and across the project team to develop and implement HR policies and procedures that reflect our values and ambitions.
• Building a workforce for the future: Recruitment and workforce planning to attract and retain top talent.
• Creating positive partnerships: Ensure that we build an approach to employee relations with transparency and trust.
• Ensuring compliance and confidence: Manage the people aspects of organisational transitions into the authority including TUPE processes, employment law adherence, and risk mitigation.

About you.
We are looking for an HR projects professional who is proactive and determined. Someone who combines their HR expertise with the ability to deliver complex projects that make a lasting impact. Our preferred HR Project Manager will bring:

• Strong full lifecycle project management experience
• Proven experience in HR for organisational transitions, mergers, and TUPE.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR frameworks.
• Experience of building and management relationships with trade unions.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication abilities.

As we are a small programme team, you may be asked to utilise your project management experience to also manage non HR related projects.
Our desirable criteria includes; a CIPD Level 7 qualification, PRINCE2 certification or similar, and public sector experience.
Why This Role Matters.
This is a rare opportunity to create something extraordinary to influence how a new authority operates and how its people thrive. You'll join a collaborative team committed to innovation and transformation, shaping a legacy that will benefit generations across Hampshire and the Solent.
What we can offer you:
Salary: The salary band for this role is 52,413 - 58,865. The starting salary is 52,413 with annual progression through the salary bands.
Here at SCC we have a range of different benefits, a few examples can be found below.

• Excellent

with 16.8% employer contribution * Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution)

• Generous holiday 25-31 days, based on role and service
• Flexible working options (role-dependent)
• Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents
• Training and development, including coaching and mentoring
• Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks
• Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant
• Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform
• Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres
• Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans
• Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer

For further information on our benefits package please visit:
Interview Information:
Please note that interviews are scheduled for Week commencing 12 January 2026. Ideally we would like the appointed candidate to start this role 9th February 2026.
Recruitment contact details:
Email:
Tel: 023 8083 4033
For more information about SCC please visit
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Organisation
Southampton City Council
Service Area
N/A
Job Location
Civic Centre
Contract Length
12 months
Work Hours
37 hours per week
Salary
52,413 - 58,865 per annum
Special Requirements
A Basic DBS will be required for this post.
Closing Date
07/01/2026
Job Reference
16297
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