About your team
At Centrica Business Solutions, we partner with over 7,000 organisations globally. We build, operate and maintain large‑scale on‑site energy assets such as Solar PV and Combined Heat and Power, helping businesses reduce carbon and energy costs. We are also advancing the UK energy landscape by developing a 900MW portfolio of new grid‑scale solar farms and battery storage assets.
Military & Elite Athlete 2026 Talent Placement – Change Delivery Manager
Intake: September 2026
Location: Hybrid with occasional office travel (Leicester, Stockport, London, Windsor)
Length of Placement: 12‑month Fixed Term Contract with potential to roll into a permanent role
Programme: Designed to support your transition from the Armed Forces or elite sports into a new career in a FTSE100 organisation. You will gain hands‑on experience, tailored support and a community that values your background.
What you will do
As a Change Delivery Manager you will:
* Work within our Transformation Team on strategic change initiatives
* Develop, own and implement change‑management approaches
* Create comprehensive change plans covering communications, engagement and training to maximise adoption
* Provide regular, impactful updates, insights and recommendations using a range of tools
* Translate technical or complex transformation concepts into clear, accessible messaging
* Facilitate effective engagement sessions (workshops, briefings, market stalls, etc.) to support change awareness and buy‑in
* Support teams in developing the capability and confidence to operate new processes, systems or behaviours
* Partner with colleagues and stakeholders to coordinate change activities
* Build strong networks across the business
* Create and maintain change artefacts such as impact logs, readiness assessments, risk logs, stakeholder maps and value‑realisation plans
* Live our values: Courage, Care, Delivery, Agility and Collaboration
What we’re looking for
We value potential over perfection. Ideal candidates will:
* Have experience delivering end‑to‑end change or complex projects
* Possess skills in service design, process improvement or project management
* Demonstrate strong stakeholder engagement, influencing, communication and storytelling skills
* Be comfortable with digital tools and problem‑solving
* Have experience analysing processes, gaps or requirements
* Be capable of developing others and taking ownership when change isn’t landing
* Familiarity with frameworks such as ADKAR, Scrum or Waterfall is desirable
Eligibility
* Military Service Leavers: leaving the Forces or within the 2‑year CTP window after service at application
* Elite Athletes: international competition experience and/or professional UK sports experience within the last 3 years
Benefits & compensation
* Real project & transformation experience in a FTSE100 organisation
* £50,000 salary for the 12‑month placement
* Dedicated mentor to build commercial skills
* Flexible working and travel to office locations as needed
* Access to employee networks
* Buddy from our Ex‑Military or Athlete communities
* For Service Leavers: opportunity to start placement during final four resettlement weeks
How to apply
Submit one document (Word or PDF) that includes:
* Personal Statement (max 750 words) – indicate: which placement role you’re applying for, how your skills, experience, capabilities and personal qualities align to the role
* CV (max 2 pages) – highlight transferable skills, key achievements, qualifications, military or athletic experience
Key dates
* Application deadline: midnight Friday 26 June
* Screening interviews – online, June to mid‑July
* Business area interviews – face to face, July and August at one of our office locations
* Placement start date: Wednesday 30 September
We welcome reasonable adjustments during the process – let us know how we can support you.
We also offer placements in March 2027, June 2027 and September 2027. The application process for March will likely open in November.
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