Change Manager

Job DescriptionPosition: Change ManagerLocation: Hybrid (home working + visits to offices (mainly Coventry, London,Start date: from 11 July 2025Duration: 6 months (with potential extension)Rate: 450 - 525 a dayIR35 Status: Inside IR35Project Overview:This role would be working via a consultancy for a Central Government client working on a transformation programme delivering a data transformation plan and evolving programme delivery processes. The Change Manager will play a key role in shaping and delivering the change work across both areas working with the central programme team and the data team to engage people, implement change in a structured way and in a way that reduces resistance.Key ResponsibilitiesChange planning & deliveryLead the development of change plans across two areas: (a) central transformation workstreams, and (b) the data transformation programmeWork with programme leads to identify impacted processes, teams and roles and help design improved ways of workingSupport the delivery of improved governance, planning and engagement around programme processes (e.g. RAID, reporting)Data transformation changeOwn and deliver the change plan for the data transformation projectWork closely with the data lead and team to embed new governance processes, improve how the data team works with the rest of clients teams and support rollout of self-service tools for data usersDevelop and run engagement plans for key stakeholder groups and data usersBenefits & impactDefine clear SMART objectives and measures to track whether change is successfulMonitor progress and flag risks or blockers to programme and data leadershipEnsure change is aligned with programme governance and integrated into wider delivery plansStakeholder engagementWork across teams to understand concerns and encourage participation in the changeRun workshops, engagement sessions and targeted communicationsBuild strong relationships across the agency, including with senior leads across the different divisionsRequired Experience and SkillsExperience delivering change in UK central government or similar public sector environmentsProven track record of supporting change within transformation or programme delivery contextsComfortable working in the grey and is able to shape change strategies and drive delivery at the same timeConfident working with digital, data, PMO, and policy teams alikeAble to communicate clearly and influence senior leaders when neededEssential AttributesTakes initiative and works independently, driving projects forwardComfortable managing their own workload and pushing others to deliverAttentive to details, ensuring high-quality outputsWorks well in teams, fostering a positive and productive work environmentAble to navigate complex challenges and develop practical solutionsStrong influencing skills to effectively steer client teams and ensure timely, high-quality delivery

Created: 2025-06-25