Business Readiness Specialist
Start Date: End of June / Early July
Location: Remote with occasional travel to London and Windsor
Duration: Initial 9 months (with potential to extend)
Client: Leading Energy Organisation
Programme: Operational Transformation Programme
Salary: Circa £60,000 per annum
We are seeking experienced Business Readiness Specialists to join a major Operational Transformation Programme within the energy sector. The role will focus on the final stages of change delivery, ensuring that impacted business areas are fully prepared for the successful adoption and embedding of changes.
This is a key opportunity to contribute to a high-impact transformation, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive readiness, engagement, and business continuity across multiple functions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Readiness Assessment:
* Conduct thorough readiness assessments to evaluate the impact of programme changes across functions and business units.
* Planning and Execution:
* Develop and execute detailed readiness plans aligned with the programme’s goals and timelines.
* Stakeholder Engagement:
* Work collaboratively with key stakeholders, facilitating workshops and meetings to gather input, address concerns, and ensure buy-in.
* Risk Mitigation:
* Identify and manage readiness-related risks and develop actionable mitigation strategies.
* Training and Support Coordination:
* Collaborate with L&D and training leads to ensure the appropriate training and support materials are identified, prepared, and delivered to end users.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
* Proven experience in business readiness, change implementation, or operational change within large transformation programmes
* Strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills
* Able to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with confidence and clarity
* Excellent communication and planning abilities
* Experience in the energy sector or other regulated industries is desirable but not essential
* Understanding of how to land change successfully in complex operational environments
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