Is this role redundant?

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Hi, would love some advice on whether this situation means I can make the case that my role is redundant.
There was a large restructure a year ago which meant my role changed slightly (roles were pooled and I was successful). At the time the management level above me was removed meaning I reported directly to the vice president although in a more junior role than his other direct reports.
This situation has been difficult for the past year, the other person in the same position as me (my level but reporting to the VP) left the business and wasn’t replaced leaving me as the exception. I have had to step up for certain tasks and lacked support in some areas.
The management level above me has now been reinstated with me reporting to them. Alongside this change, the tasks of the team have been reviewed with some associated changes including job titles.
This leaves me with a different reporting line, job title and some different tasks and accountabilities to the role I opted to take a year ago (when redundancy was an option) so I wonder whether I could now say the job I took isn’t the job I now have?
Worth saying it’s a large, unionised organisation. I have asked for a formal review of my role profile which has raised the point that there are changes although I’ve been told they’re ‘not significant’. Thanks a lot.

Based on what you've said, and assuming your salary will stay the same, probably not. Even if the role itself if redundant, they could argue that the 'new' role is a suitable alternative and not offer any redundancy pay.

However if you're in the union, I would definitely have a discussion with your rep as there may be local factors which may help make the case.

Thank you @WelshNerd (yes, salary remains the same - trying to tell myself an easier life is good!)

It does not sound remotely like a redundancy to me. Reporting lines and a few tasks changing is really quite normal.

It doesn’t sound like your role is redundant, but that doesn’t mean they might not be willing to consider offering you a package if they need to make savings for this new tier of management they’ve reintroduced. It’s always worth asking if it’s a possibility.

Were you given the option to apply for one of the new management positions btw?