Change Manager Target Operating Model (TOM) Implementation ?? Location: West London (Hybrid) ?? Contract: Government contract until end of December, Outside of IR35 ?? Start Date: ASAP We are seeking an experienced Change Manager to play a pivotal role in the implementation and successful adoption of a new Target Operating Model (TOM) across a government organisation. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role working at the heart of a major transformation programme. The successful candidate will design and lead the people and change elements of the programme, ensuring leaders and teams are informed, engaged, and ready to embrace new ways of working. You will work closely with the Programme Manager, project teams, and senior stakeholders to embed change in a practical, sustainable way. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver the overall change management approach and plan to support TOM implementation Conduct stakeholder analysis and create tailored engagement strategies for senior leaders and impacted groups Design and deliver communications, engagement activity, and change interventions Identify and manage people-related risks, issues, and resistance to change Support and coach leaders to drive and embed change across their areas Ensure change activity is aligned and integrated with programme and project delivery plans Track and measure change readiness, engagement levels, and adoption of new ways of working Key Skills & Experience Proven experience leading change management within large transformation or operating model programmes Ability to operate confidently with senior stakeholders and leadership teams Strong grasp of structured change methodology, balanced with practical, delivery-focused thinking Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and facilitation skills Proactive, hands-on, and comfortable working at pace in a complex transformation environment Were looking for someone who can bring structure, clarity, and credibility to the people side of the transformation, partnering closely with programme leadership to ensure the new operating model is adopted successfully across the organisation. The Change Manager is required 9 months initially; hybrid working (2-3 days in the office); and is Outside of IR35. Due to the large number of responses currently being received, it is not always possible to reply to every application.