Business Change Manager

Manchester Digital; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital transformation consultancy in Manchester seeks a Business Change Manager to support change programs across industry stakeholders. This role involves engagement with stakeholders, managing risks, and ensuring effective implementation of change initiatives. The ideal candidate will have expertise in change management, stakeholder relations, and operational efficiency improvement. Strong communication skills and the ability to develop strategic plans are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in stakeholder engagement and change management.
• Ability to translate strategic objectives into actionable plans.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between stakeholders and government bodies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with industry representatives.
• Lead reviews to identify opportunities for operational efficiency.
• Manage the design and implementation of business change initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Risk mitigation

Policy alignment

Job description

The Business Change Manager will fulfill the role of a Business Relationship Manager and will need to support in the planning change programmes, identify and engage with stakeholders to be affected by change, prepare businesses to embrace change, manage change risks and help evaluate change impact to ensure intended benefits are achieved.
This will mean supporting embedding change across industry stakeholders. The Business Change Manager will lead stakeholder engagement, coordinate annual reviews of processes, and support the delivery of strategic change initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as liaison between industry stakeholders and Home Office/DFT to facilitate clear communication, collaboration, and policy alignment.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with industry representatives, professional bodies, and regulatory authorities.
• Lead annual reviews of key business processes with industry stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency.
• Translate strategic objectives and policy changes into practical business processes and operational outcomes.
• Support the design, planning, and implementation of business change initiatives, ensuring minimal disruption to industry operations.
• Facilitate workshops, consultations, and feedback sessions to ensure stakeholder input is considered in decision-making.
• Monitor, track, and report on the progress and impact of change initiatives, ensuring objectives are met and benefits are realized.
• Provide advice and guidance to leadership teams on change management strategies, stakeholder engagement, and industry best practice.
• Identify potential risks, resistance, and barriers to change, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Provide advice and guidance on the impact of policy, regulatory and legislative changes which will affect the industry.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure compliance with UK GDPR and oversee the development and implementation of data sharing agreements and MoUs between relevant parties.
• Support the development of business cases and delivery plans by defining value propositions, identifying measurable benefits, and establishing clear KPIs to support decision making and track benefits.