Business Change Manager, DV Clearable

Sanderson Government & Defence; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Business Change Consultant to handle change management and stakeholder engagement. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to support user adoption and deliver communication plans. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits including flexible working and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension

Health cover

Lifestyle perks

Flexible working

Structured development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in change environments, ideally as part of wider digital or IT transformation programmes.

Responsibilities

• Understand the organisational landscape including culture and stakeholders.
• Conduct impact assessments and gauge change readiness.
• Develop and deliver targeted change plans.
• Lead post-go-live support and ensure successful transition to BAU.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Natural collaborator

Strong stakeholder management

Creative, solutions-focused mindset

Strong documentation and organisational skills

Job description

Overview

Business Change Consultant

I am currently working with a leading IT services provider that's renowned for the delivery of complex mission critical solutions across both public and private sectors. They are on the lookout for an experienced Business Change Consultant to join one of their flagship client accounts, a high profile programme undergoing significant transformation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate change professional who thrives in dynamic environments and wants to make a real impact on end user experience and adoption.

The Role

• As a Business Change Consultant, you will be embedded within a multidisciplinary delivery team, working closely with stakeholders at all levels to ensure the human side of change is fully considered and successfully delivered
• Your focus will be on putting users at the heart of change and understanding how proposed changes will impact them, identifying areas of resistance and tailoring strategies to support a smooth transition
• You'll take ownership of change management approach, delivering communication plans, stakeholder engagement, training strategies and post implementation support, whilst driving overall adoption and readiness

Key Responsibilities

• Understand the organisational landscape, including culture, stakeholders, and current ways of working
• Build strong sponsorship and advocacy for change at senior levels
• Conduct impact assessments and gauge change readiness
• Develop and deliver targeted change plans
• Comms and engagement
• Stakeholder management
• Training and workforce transition
• Readiness and adoption tracking
• Anticipate risks, resistance and develop effective mitigation strategies
• Run communication forums, town halls, and manage FAQs and internal channels
• Lead post-go-live support (hypercare) and ensure successful transition to BAU

What They're Looking For

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - confident engaging across all levels
• A natural collaborator with strong stakeholder management capabilities
• Creative, solutions-focused mindset with a calm approach under pressure
• Experience in change environments, ideally as part of wider digital or IT transformation programmes
• Strong documentation and organisational skills

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive Salary depending on your experience
• Generous benefits including pension, health cover and lifestyle perks
• Flexible working
• Structured development and training opportunities
• Supportive team culture with regular recognition and social events

Please note that for this position, you must be willing to undergo a DV Clearance to be considered for this position

Reasonable Adjustments

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