An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Change Manager to be part of a team supporting the first major merger within the Higher Education sector in a number of years. The post holder support and lead initiatives related to the integration – focussing on organisation design and supporting operating models.
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Job responsibilities include:
* Lead the delivery of change initiatives across a strategic portfolio, ensuring effective planning and execution
* Build strong relationships with stakeholders, including Professional Service Directors and Workstream Leads
* Design and deliver training and coaching to build change capability and support staff through transition
* Drive organisation design activities, including operating model reviews for the newly combined institution
* Support cultural change initiatives to align behaviours and mindsets with the future vision
* Identify and manage risks and resistance to change with targeted, proactive plans
Candidate profile:
* Relevant professional qualification in Change Management
* Proven experience leading change and business improvements within Higher Education, the NHS, or wider public sector
* Strong understanding of organisational change approaches and organisational design principles
* Hands-on experience across the full change lifecycle, from diagnostics to implementation
* Skilled at engaging and managing stakeholders at all levels
Annual salary: £51,000 - £61,000
Contract type: Fixed Term for 12 months
Working hours: Full time
Location: Central London (hybrid working)
Additional benefits:
* 30 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + 3 University closure (41 per annum)
* Generous pension contributions
This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out
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