Business Design and Change Manager (Band 2/Grade 7)

Health and Safety Executive; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

A national regulatory body in the UK is seeking an experienced Business Design & Change Manager to lead transformation efforts and manage stakeholder engagement. The role entails developing business design activities to enhance operational processes and implement effective change management practices. Candidates should possess proven skills in stakeholder management, team leadership, and a strong background in business design and change methodologies. Flexible working options are available, and the role offers competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Civil Service Pension scheme

Flexible working options

Learning and development opportunities

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience of leading integrated business design activity.
• Proven expertise in managing complex stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in designing and implementing improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead effective Change Management processes.
• Develop and implement business transformation roadmaps.
• Manage and mentor team members.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Change management

Business design

Team management

Education

Experience in business design and change management

Job description

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is Britain's national regulator for workplace health and safety. We are dedicated to protecting people and places and helping everyone lead safer and healthier lives.
The Change Team sits within our Operational Services Division (OSD) and is comprised of three key pillars; each led by a Head of Change and supported by Practice Leads:
+ Business Design & Change (BD&C)
+ Transformation Office (TO)
+ Programme & Project Management (PPM)
The Business Design & Change Manager (BD&C Manager) sits within the BD&C pillar and will report to the Head of Change. The BD&C Manager will task manage other roles, such as Business Analysts and Data Analysts, as required and will operate within multidisciplinary teams of dedicated change professionals across the three OSD pillars, and alongside colleagues across the wider organisation, to deliver HSE's ambitious portfolio and continuous improvement.
Working Pattern
Part time working hours are available for this role. We can accept part time applicants who can commit to working a minimum of 30 hours per week., The Business Design Change Manager (BD&C) Manager plays a key role in defining, building and implementing the ambitious roadmap of business transformation, working closely with the Programme/Project Manager, to provide expertise to support the delivery of HSE transformation and drive operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
+ Ensuring effective Change Management processes and practices are in place to assess the impact of proposed changes, and to manage the awareness and readiness of individuals affected.
+ Leading integrated business design activity, including the development of associated design artefacts, across all aspects of the operating model (people, process and technology) to solve business problems and realise identified benefits.
+ Collaborating with operational and policy colleagues, and digital, data and technology practitioners to design and implement improvements to operational processes, new ways of working and new technology solutions, in line with HSE and Government standards.
+ Leading complex stakeholder management and communication; engaging across organisational silos to build consensus around business designs, culminating in the successful implementation of changes.
+ Contributing to the development of business cases to address business problems; articulating measurable benefits and collaborating with others to plan an approach for their realisation.
+ Line and performance management of members of the team, and contribute to the development of the wider BD&C practice in line with recognised functional standards.
Travel
Please note, travel to other HSE offices will be required dependent on the needs of the business and projects and this may include overnight stays., We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
+ Changing and Improving
+ Delivering at Pace
+ Making Effective Decisions
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
+ Changing and Improving, 1. Upon submitting your short application form, you will be invited to complete a Civil Service Judgement Test. Please complete the online tests as soon as possible, within 24-48 hours is recommended, to allow time to complete your full application. If you successfully pass the test, you will then be invited to complete the final stage of your application. You must complete your full application form and online tests by midday on Monday 12th January 2026 fail to complete the online test and full application form before the deadline, your application will be withdrawn.
Guidance for the test will be available when you are invited to take the test. The tests are administered online and accessed via the CS Jobs website.
1. A Personal Statement (up to 750 words) which demonstrates your experience in line with the essential criteria.
2. An example for the Behaviour 'Changing and Improving' (up to 250 words). Your statement should evidence your experience and competency to meet this Behaviour.
3. A CV that displays your career history, skills, experience and qualifications.
Please note your CV is for information purposes only and will not be assessed.
Application Guidance
Please access the following link for guidance on how to apply and how to complete a Personal Statement About the application process , Civil Service Careers
Sift Information
The sift is due to take place the week commencing 12th January 2026.
At sift you will be assessed on your Personal Statement and Behaviour Statement to assess your experience, skills and knowledge against the essential criteria above.
In the event of a high number of applications, a first sift may be conducted using the lead criterion "Experience of delivering benefits through an effective business design approach to complex problems and measured change management methodology.". Candidates who pass the first sift will progress to a full sift.
Your Personal Statement will be marked using a benchmark against the essential criteria. If candidates pass this benchmark, the application will progress to be marked on the 250 word Lead Behaviour and then if they achieve a pass mark against both, the CV will be for information purposes only.
Interview Information
The interviews are due to be held during the weeks commencing 19th January 2026 and the 2nd February 2026.
If successful at sift, you will be invited to a 1st stage interview via MS Teams which will consist of a series of technical questions related to the Technical Skills listed in this advert, please see links below for further information.
Business Architecture - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Business architect - Methods and Tools - Practitioner Level
Business Modelling -Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Business analyst - Senior business analyst - Business Modelling- Practitioner Level
Stakeholder Relationship Management- Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Business analyst - Senior business analyst - Stakeholder relationship management - Practitioner Level
Second Interview:
If you are successful at the first interview, you will be invited to a second interview where you will be assessed on the Behaviours listed in this advert and experience based questions, using examples of your skills and knowledge to highlight and demonstrate these.
Please note the sift and interview dates could be subject to change due to panel availability., HSE reserve the right to conduct additional checks, including Google and social media checks, when recruiting candidates into a role within HSE. These checks will be carried out in line with the Civil Service Commission Principles and, if used all candidates will be subject to these additional checks.
From 23rd June 2025, if you are successful at interview, as part of your pre-employment checks, HSE's Recruitment Team are required to check your details against the Internal Fraud Hub (IFH), using your personal details - name, NINO, and date of birth. If you are included on the database, you will be refused employment. If you believe that there has been an error in the inclusion of your data and wish to make an appeal, please contact the CO email box [e-mail] .
Details of the types of internal fraud/dishonesty covered by this process are defined by the Cabinet Office and can be found here Internal Fraud Register privacy notice - GOV.UK
It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure they are aware of the terms and conditions they will adopt should they be successful in their application. For a summary of HSE terms and conditions as part of Civil Service Reform, please see the attached HSE Terms and Conditions document.
Progression through pay ranges is subject to annual pay awards as permitted within annual Civil Service pay remit guidance and negotiations with Trade Unions.
HSE is proud to be a part of the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS). As a Disability Confident employer, we positively welcome applications from disabled people. We are committed to making workplace adjustments to ensure anyone can participate in the recruitment and selection process.
If, during the application or interview process, you require any assistance due to a disability or a medical condition, please contact us at the email address below to discuss how we can support you. For example, if you have a disability, and you need an application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please contact: [e-mail]
If successful in securing your role, HSE can provide suitable workplace adjustments to support you throughout your career with HSE.
Any move to HSE from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here.
Please note, if you are a current civil servant and you are currently undergoing any of the following formal actions your application will not be progressed any further; Formal discipline action, any formal action regarding attendance, poor performance or any restriction of duties as a result of disciplinary action.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
+ UK nationals
+ nationals of the Republic of Ireland
+ nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
+ individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
+ Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

+ Experience of delivering benefits through an effective business design approach to complex problems and measured change management methodology. (Lead criterion)
+ Experience of managing engagement across varied stakeholder groups to deliver solutions that deliver strategic and policy intent, balanced with effective and efficient operational delivery.
+ Experience of adopting a user-centred design approach to digital and technology service design.
+ Experience of managing, coaching and mentoring junior team members to improve the quality and consistency across the profession.
+ Experience of tailoring and presenting high quality artefacts to concisely and coherently communicate with different stakeholders., This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Ability, Experience and Technical skills.

Alongside your salary of £62,898, Health and Safety Executive contributes £18,221 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
+ Learning and development tailored to your role
+ An environment with flexible working options
+ A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
We invest in our people with;
+ Competitive rates of pay
+ Access to the highly competitive Civil Service Pension Scheme to which HSE contribute 28.97%, far more than in the private sector
+ Family friendly policies and working hours to help balance your home life and career
+ Carer friendly policies to help create a supportive working culture
+ 25 days annual holiday increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays and 1-day Civil Service privilege leave
+ Parental leave benefits
+ As a member of HSE you will gain access to a wide range of fantastic benefits that you can take advantage of such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, E-Gift Cards and Vouchers via our partner EdenRed.