Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID: SF18895
Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Change Manager at our Farnborough site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.
The Role
As a Change Manager, you will be playing a key role in the development of QinetiQ as a business and the future state we are driving towards.
Day-to-day, you’ll manage the delivery of change management workstreams and activities within the Transformation Programme. This includes responsibility for developing and implementing change management plans to support the successful adoption of behaviours and embedding the changes across QinetiQ’s business and in partnership with Sectors and Functions.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Developing and implementing change management plans to support the successful adoption of new behaviours and embedding changes across QinetiQ’s business
* Supporting the development of the change management approach and toolkit
* Conducting change impact assessments to identify potential risks, resistance, and areas requiring intervention or additional support
* Collaborating with stakeholders from Functions and Sectors to design and implement effective change management plans that includes all project impacts for assigned audience groups / workstreams
* Developing and implementing change interventions focused on shifting behaviours and realising the impact of the changes
* Identifying risks and opportunities that may impact or enhance the success of transformation initiatives and develop risk management strategies
Essential experience of the Change Manager:
* Proven track record in building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders across different countries and areas of the business
* Analytical, strategic thinking, and project management capabilities to develop and execute comprehensive change management plans
* Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt to a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
* Understanding of the Defence and Security industry (or similar) and the issues and opportunities it faces in areas such as technology, data, and business change, are desirabl
Essential qualifications for the Change Manager:
* Degree educated or equivalent practical experience in a relevant field
* Professional certifications in change management (e.g., APMG Prosci, CMI) are desirable
We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.
This role is 37 hours per week based at Farnborough. Travel to other QinetiQ sites will be expected. This role is a 6-month FTC.
At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state-of-the-art facility, with high-energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity, research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK.
Why Join QinetiQ?
As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.
As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
Our Benefits
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
* Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
* Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
* We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
* Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community
Our Recruitment Process:
We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.
Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.
UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)