Business Change Manager

Sanderson Government & Defence; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK consultancy is seeking an experienced Business Change Manager to oversee critical change initiatives in a secure environment. This permanent position requires strong expertise in Agile methodologies and a proven track record in business change management. The candidate will manage engagement with stakeholders, ensure changes are embedded, and operate within governance frameworks. A competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000 is offered with opportunities to work on high-impact programmes.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Permanent employment

Support through DV clearance process

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Change Manager on large-scale transformation programmes.
• Strong working knowledge of Agile methodologies (e.g. Scrum, Kanban).
• Experience delivering change in iterative, incremental environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage business change activities across complex programmes.
• Develop and deliver change management strategies and plans.
• Conduct change impact assessments and readiness assessments.
• Engage senior stakeholders and business leaders.

Skills

Business Change Management

Agile Methodologies

Stakeholder Management

Change Management Methodologies

Job description

Business Change Manager (Permanent)

Location: On-site (5 days per week once DV cleared)
Security Clearance: DV (Developed Vetting) - active, lapsed, or willingness to obtain
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum
Employment Type: Permanent

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Business Change Manager to join a large, complex transformation programme operating within a highly secure, cleared environment. This is a permanent role supporting critical change initiatives for public sector and defence-related clients.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that business change is effectively designed, implemented, adopted, and embedded, working closely with delivery teams, stakeholders, and end users in a regulated and security-sensitive context.

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, this role requires Developed Vetting (DV).
Candidates must:

• Hold active DV clearance, previous DV clearance, or be eligible and willing to undergo the DV clearance process

Once DV clearance is granted, the role will require 5 days per week on-site working in a secure environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage business change activities across complex programmes and projects delivered using Agile methodologies
• Develop and deliver change management strategies, plans, and interventions aligned to Agile and iterative delivery models
• Conduct change impact assessments and readiness assessments
• Embed change approaches within Agile, Scrum, or hybrid delivery teams
• Engage senior stakeholders and business leaders to drive adoption and behavioural change
• Define and manage communication and engagement plans
• Design and oversee training and capability-building activities
• Ensure changes to people, processes, and ways of working are successfully embedded
• Track and report on benefits realisation and change outcomes
• Work closely with programme managers, product owners, delivery managers, and technical teams
• Operate confidently within governance, assurance, and compliance frameworks typical of secure environments

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Business Change Manager on large-scale transformation programmes
• Strong working knowledge of Agile methodologies (e.g. Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or hybrid Agile/Waterfall)
• Experience delivering change in iterative, incremental environments
• Strong background in change management methodologies (e.g. Prosci, ADKAR, or equivalent)
• Experience working in secure, regulated, or government environments
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including engagement at senior levels
• Ability to work effectively in an on-site, secure setting

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience as a Senior Business Analyst
• Strong requirements elicitation, process mapping, and business design skills
• Experience bridging business and technical teams
• Exposure to digital, technology-enabled, or IT-led transformation programmes

Personal Attributes

• Credible, confident, and resilient in complex environments
• Pragmatic and delivery-focused approach to change
• Comfortable working alongside Agile delivery teams
• High level of professionalism and discretion

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000
• Permanent employment with long-term programme stability
• Opportunity to work on high-impact, nationally significant programmes
• Support through the DV clearance process (where required)

Reasonable Adjustments

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