Business Change Consultant

Sanderson Government & Defence; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm seeks a Business Change Consultant in Gloucester. The successful candidate will drive change by shaping strategies and ensuring user adoption. Key responsibilities include stakeholder engagement and developing change management plans. The ideal candidate has experience in organisational change and familiarity with Agile methodologies. DV clearance is required, and only Sole British Nationals accepted.

Qualifications

• Experience in organisational change, ideally within large-scale programmes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with precision and detail.
• Familiarity with change management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Analyse organisational context and culture during change.
• Develop and deliver change management plans.
• Identify risks and strategies to mitigate resistance.

Skills

Collaboration and communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Creative problem-solving

Planning and facilitation skills

Tools

Agile delivery methodologies

Job description

Business Change Consultant
Permanent
GBP55,000-GBP60,000 per annum
Gloucester

Our client is seeking a Business Change Consultant to join one of their critical accounts. This role ensures users are at the heart of change delivery-shaping strategies, overcoming resistance, and driving successful adoption. You'll work in a multidisciplinary team, bringing energy, structure, and excellent communication skills to deliver meaningful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse organisational context, culture, and change impacts.
• Build senior sponsorship and advocacy for change.
• Develop and deliver change management plans (communications, stakeholder engagement, training, workforce transition).
• Lead relationships with client change teams and manage change agent networks.
• Identify risks and resistance, creating strategies to mitigate them.
• Manage communication channels (forums, town halls, FAQs).
• Track adoption, utilisation, and readiness; ensure smooth transition to business-as-usual support.

What You\'ll Bring

• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building.
• Creative problem-solving and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with precision and detail.
• Experience in organisational change, ideally within large-scale or complex programmes.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery, change management methodologies, and collaboration tools.
• Strong planning and facilitation skills for workshops and client events.

You will be expected to undergo a DV clearance and so therefore the client can only accept Sole British Nationals.

If you\'re outcome-driven, people-focused, and passionate about guiding organisations through change, we\'d love to hear from you.

Reasonable Adjustments

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