Are you passionate about looking beyond the here and now to drive progressive change?
British Heart Foundation (BHF) is looking for a talented Change Specialist to join our vibrant Talent and Organisational Development team on a 12-month fixed term contract.
This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful change, working on a truly transformational programme at BHF to maximise engagement and adoption, and embed sustainable change that will support us to achieve our mission.
In this role, you'll work with teams across the organisation to plan and deliver change, balancing multiple priorities and stakeholder needs. You'll help define the vision, assess impacts, and support the adoption of new technologies and ways of working. You'll also coordinate training and communications, build change networks, and ensure a smooth handover into day-to-day operations.
About you
An experienced change management professional with a recognised qualification such as Prosci ADKAR, APMG Change Management, MSP Practitioner, or equivalent, you'll have a strong track record of supporting and leading change initiatives, particularly those involving technology.
To be successful in this role, you'll be able to:
* Apply a user-focused approach to solving complex business challenges, particularly in environments with varying levels of technical understanding
* Demonstrate strong knowledge of business analysis, project management, and behavioural change methodologies
* Design and implement programmes that support new ways of working
* Contribute effectively to cross-functional initiatives, bringing a collaborative and solution-oriented mindset
* Leverage experience in project management and business analysis to drive meaningful and sustainable change
* Apply a proactive approach with a clear ability to engage and influence stakeholders across all levels
Working arrangements
Please note this is a fixed term contract until the end of September 2026.
This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and at least one day per week, on average, in our London Office. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.
About us
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we've helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We're investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer.
We value and respect every individual's unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.
Benefits
We offer our staff generous benefits, such as:
* 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Private medical insurance, dental health cover, and money towards gym membership.
* Pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%.
* Full pay for 12 weeks for family leave including maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
* Life assurance.
Extra paid leave of up to 10 days to support colleagues who may need more time off work to look after themselves or others close to them.
Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage.
Interview process
Interviews will be held w/c 20th October and include a presentation element.
How to apply
It's quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click on the apply button below. All you'll need is an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role's criteria.
As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.