Lead Business Change Manager Contract Type Permanent Working Pattern Full time - flexible working may be considered Working Hours 35 hours per week Salary £61,751.35 per annum Location Options Birmingham with part of the week working from home Function Type Corporate Functions (HR, Finance, Project Management, IT, Risk and Audit) Are you a visionary leader passionate about driving change and fostering a culture of continuous business improvement? We are seeking an exceptional Lead Business Change Manager to join our Change Management team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee and drive business change initiatives across the organisation, manage a team of dedicated change managers, and ensure the realisation of benefits from our strategic projects. The role As the Lead Business Change Manager, you will lead, mentor, and support a team of business change managers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. You will develop and implement comprehensive change management strategies that align with our organisational goals, ensuring that change initiatives are integrated with business strategies and priorities. Additionally, you will create and execute effective communication plans to ensure clear and consistent messaging to all stakeholders. In this role, you will work closely with key stakeholders to monitor the effectiveness of change management strategies and adapt them as needed to maximise impact. You will identify and mitigate risks related to the adoption and embedding of changes delivered through projects. Furthermore, you will define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of change initiatives and ensure benefits realisation. You will stay abreast of industry trends and best practices, advocating for continuous improvement within the business change function. Providing training and support to employees and managers on change management practices and methodologies will be essential. Acting as a key decision-maker within Business Improvement, you will collaborate with stakeholders to agree on the best delivery options, resolve issues, and manage risks, deputising for the Head of Change Management when required. What it is in it for you Responsibility and ownership of complex change projects with direct impact on SRA strategy and objectives Leading your team, and wider project teams Work in a collaborative and supportive work environment What we are looking for Proven experience in change management, including managing teams and leading strategic change initiatives. Experienced leader and line manager with strong resource management skills and an ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team. Proficiency in change management methodologies such as Prosci ADKAR, Lewin's Change Management Model, or Kotter's Change Model. Demonstrable experience of managing and improving business solutions, processes and the consistent adoption of tools and ways of working Ability to plan proactively, efficiently, and accurately. Professional qualifications e.g. Programme Management, APMP, Prince2, Change Management, Agile Useful and additional information There is a full role profile attached to the bottom of this advert on our website. If you have any questions that aren't in this advert or on our website, please contact us via: recruitment@sra.org.uk This is a hybrid role and will be based in our Birmingham office 1 to 2 days a week, and from home the rest of the week. To apply Please click 'apply' and submit a CV and Cover Letter. Please ensure that both documents clearly demonstrate how you meet the knowledge, skills, and experience requirements of the role. To find out more about the recruitment and selection process and how to make the most of your application, please visit our jobs pages. Closing date for applications is Monday 12 January 2026 at 09:00. IND1 The SRA is the independent regulator of solicitors and law firms in England and Wales, protecting consumers and supporting the rule of law and the administration of justice. We do this by overseeing all education and training requirements necessary to practise as a solicitor, licensing individuals and firms to practise, setting the standards of the profession and regulating and enforcing compliance against these standards. We offer an inclusive, supportive and friendly working environment and the chance to develop your career within a professional organisation. We are committed to the health and wellbeing of staff, helping everyone to strike a good balance between personal and professional life. Additionally, we provide a generous flexible benefits package, an excellent defined contribution pension scheme and an additional 3% of annual basic salary upon successful completion of probation. Attached Role Profile Lead Business Change Manager Role Profile.docx - 550KB Opens in a new window Converted File Lead Business Change Manager Role Profile.docx.pdf - 65KB Opens in a new window Vacancy closing date: 12/01/2026, 09:00 The Solicitors Regulation Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Diversity and inclusion is central to everything we do. We are actively committed to promoting and participating in good practice in the way that we attract, recruit and retain staff. Everyone is encouraged to bring their whole self to work because we appreciate the value that a truly diverse workforce brings to an organisation. We celebrate difference, recognising the benefits this brings to our inclusive culture, including age, disability, gender identity and expression, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation and socio economic background.