• Conduct a comprehensive review of current casual worker contracts and usage across departments.
• Analyse workforce data to identify trends, inconsistencies, and potential legal or operational risks.
• Engage with senior stakeholders across key service areas to understand operational needs and current engagement models.
• Evaluate the compliance and appropriateness of casual arrangements in light of employment law changes.
• Develop and present clear, evidence-based recommendations for alternative engagement models (e.g. fixed-term, bank staff, agency, or permanent solutions).
• Support the organisation in designing and implementing improved workforce engagement strategies that are sustainable, compliant, and aligned with service delivery needs.

• Proven experience in HR Business Partnering or Senior HR Advisory roles within complex, unionised, public sector or similar environments.
• Strong understanding of employment legislation, particularly around casual, zero-hours, and contingent workforce arrangements.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse HR data, identify risks, and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across multiple departments.
• Experience in project-based HR work, ideally involving workforce reviews, restructures, or contract audits.

• This opportunity to undertake an interesting and impactful HR project
• Hybrid Working circa 2 days per week on site in Dorset.
• Engagement via Hays on a weekly timesheet basis
• Starting in November through to the end of March 2026

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