Business Change Manager

Amber Labs Limited; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Amber Labs Limited seeks a Business Change Manager to lead transformation initiatives in UK government and defence sectors. The role involves developing change strategies, conducting impact assessments, and ensuring stakeholder engagement. Candidates must have current SC clearance and proven experience in managing change within complex environments. Join a collaborative team at a rapidly expanding consultancy that values flexibility and personal growth.

Benefits

Private medical insurance through Aviva

Company pension plan through Nest

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to employee rewards platform (Perkbox)

Generous employee referral program

Flexible work environment

Career advancement opportunities

Choice of device (PC or Mac)

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Change Manager in large-scale transformation.
• Strong understanding of change management within government or defence.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Develop change management strategies and plans for government programmes.
• Conduct stakeholder analysis and create communication plans.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of change activities.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Change management frameworks

Coaching and support

Impact assessment

Agile delivery

Education

Current SC (Security Check) Clearance

Tools

Change management software

Job description

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At Amber Labs, we are a cutting-edge UK and European technology consultancy that prioritises empowering autonomy, promoting experimentation, and facilitating rapid learning to provide exceptional value to our clients. Our company culture is centred around collaboration, where all colleagues, regardless of their role, work together to minimise risk and shorten delivery times. Our team consists of highly-skilled cross-functional consultants, analysts, and support staff.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Business Change Manager with current SC clearance to lead the planning, delivery, and embedding of change across complex transformation programmes within government or defence environments. The successful candidate will ensure that business change initiatives are effectively managed, stakeholders are engaged, and benefits are realised.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute change management strategies and plans to support programme delivery
• Conduct stakeholder analysis and create targeted communication and engagement plans
• Identify and manage resistance to change, providing coaching and support where needed
• Conduct impact assessments and define change interventions across people, process, and technology
• Work with project and programme teams to ensure change is integrated into project lifecycle
• Monitor and report on the progress and effectiveness of change activities
• Facilitate workshops, focus groups, and training sessions
• Support benefits realisation and ensure sustainable change adoption
• Current SC (Security Check) Clearance
• Proven experience as a Business Change Manager within large-scale transformation programmes
• Strong understanding of change management frameworks (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR, Kotter)
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills across all levels
• Experience working within UK Government or Defence sectors
• Ability to work across multiple workstreams and manage competing priorities
• Skilled in change impact assessments, communications, training, and readiness assessments
• Knowledge of Agile delivery environments
• Experience in business transformation, digital change, or service redesign projects
• Familiarity with GDS (Government Digital Service) principles and standards
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Join a rapidly expanding start-up where personal growth is a part of our DNA.
• Benefit from a flexible work environment focused on deliverable outcomes.
• Receive private medical insurance through Aviva.
• Enjoy the benefits of a company pension plan through Nest.
• 25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays.
• Access Perkbox, a global employee rewards platform offering discounts, perks, and wellness resources.
• Participate in a generous employee referral program.
• A highly collaborative and collegial environment with opportunities for career advancement.
• Be encouraged to take bold steps and embrace a mindset of experimentation.
• Choose your preferred device, PC or Mac.

Diversity & Inclusion:

Here at Amber Labs, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace for all. Our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion includes:

• Valuing the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of all employees and creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and valued.
• Prohibiting all forms of harassment, bullying, discrimination, and victimisation and promoting a culture of dignity and respect for all.
• Educating all new hires on our Diversity and Inclusion policies and ensuring they are aware of their rights and responsibilities to create a safe and inclusive workplace.
• By taking these steps, we are dedicated to building a workplace that reflects and celebrates the diversity of our employees and communities.

This role at Amber Labs is a 12 Month salary based FTC position, and all employees are required to hold current SC. Please be advised that, at this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship or hold a visa of any type.

What Happens Next?

Our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to advise you on the next steps. We have a two-stage interview process for most of our consultants. In certain cases, we may include a third and final stage, which is a conversation with the company Partners. This will only be considered if deemed necessary.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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