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On behalf of The Department for Transport, we are looking for a People Transfer (TUPE) Manager (Inside IR35) Until 30th April 2026 contract-based in Hybrid - 3 days in Leeds or London (or any other DFT offices in the UK).

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This role will lead the transfer process for staff moving from within the department to the newly formed DfT Operator (DFTO) — a key step in the transition to Great British Railways (GBR). The move marks a significant milestone in creating a more integrated, accountable, and passenger-focused railway, and this role will be central to ensuring a smooth and compliant transfer for affected employees.

Sitting within the HR function, the TUPE Manager will work across multiple teams and in close collaboration with senior stakeholders and teams in the transferring Groups as well as with Legal, Finance, TUs, DFTO and Cabinet Office.

You will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end TUPE process from planning and consultation through to implementation, ensuring compliance, consistency, and a positive experience for all employees involved.

As a People Transfer (TUPE) Manager, your main responsibilities will be:

• Manage the TUPE process of staff transferring to another organisation - ensuring a smooth experience for employees.
• Ensure full compliance with employment legislation and internal policies and frameworks including the Cabinet Office Statement of Practice (COSoP).
• Ensure every part of the process end to end is planned and delivered to the highest standard – including analysis, guidance, correspondence and data transfer.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and information sessions on TUPE regulations and processes to management and staff.
• Support the HR team and business colleagues in managing consultations, negotiations and communications with employees and Trade Unions.
• Ensure all documentation is accurately prepared, maintained and delivered.
• Work closely with managers, staff and stakeholders and cross-functionally, including with Legal, Finance, DFTO, Cabinet Office and wider HR colleagues.

Essential:

• Previous experience in Managing TUPE process
• Public Sector Experience
• Stakeholder Management   

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, DfT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

DfT guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".