HR M&A Consultant

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

BP is seeking an expert M&A Consultant with strong PC&C/HR M&A experience to support growth through acquisitions, integrations, and business transformation. The role works across the full mergers and acquisitions lifecycle, from assessing the people and organisational implications of potential acquisition opportunities to integration planning and post-deal transformation. It partners with leaders and teams to bring people, processes, organisational structures, and ways of working together to create long-term value. Success in the role calls for PC&C/HR M&A expertise, analytical thinking, excellent communication, commercial awareness, and the ability to guide organisations through complex change. The position is based initially in Sunbury, London, and is a hybrid of office and remote working. Roles currently based in Sunbury are expected to move to Timber Square, London, around Q4 2027–Q1 2028; the specific date will be confirmed closer to the time. Up to 10% travel is expected. The role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Requirements

Demonstrable PC&C/HR experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, divestments, or integrations, including experience across the people aspects of the M&A lifecycle.
Experience supporting people due diligence and/or post-deal integration, including areas such as organisational design, workforce planning, talent, culture, employee engagement, or change.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn complex information into clear recommendations.
Experience supporting organisational change, large-scale transformation, or integration programmes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Confidence working with people at all levels of an organisation.
Experience facilitating workshops, meetings, and group decision-making sessions.
Knowledge of culture change, employee engagement, or organisational effectiveness programmes.
Ability to influence outcomes through collaboration, credibility, and strong relationship-building skills.
Sound judgement when handling sensitive people and organisational matters.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, financial modelling, and reporting.
Adaptable and proactive approach, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-moving environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience within a large multinational organisation or consulting environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Support and lead PC&C activities across the M&A lifecycle, including due diligence, integration planning, and post-acquisition transformation.
Assess acquisition opportunities and identify people, organisational, and workforce impacts, value creation opportunities, and business risks.
Partner with leaders and teams to shape future operating models, organisational structures, and integration plans.
Facilitate workshops and collaborative discussions to address business challenges and support decision-making.
Help align cultures, behaviours, and ways of working while supporting employees through change.
Develop engagement and communication plans to keep employees informed, involved, and motivated.
Identify leadership strengths, key talent, and organisational capability needs within acquired businesses.
Analyse business, people/workforce, and financial data to support recommendations and integration decisions.
Manage organisational change activities and help teams adapt to new structures and processes.
Work across multiple business functions to achieve integration objectives and deliver measurable outcomes.
Contribute ideas and insights that support BP's long-term growth and transformation ambitions.