Change Analyst

Fresh Direct; Ashford; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK food service supplier seeks a Change Analyst to implement change initiatives across the organisation. Key responsibilities include supporting change strategies and driving user adoption. Applicants should possess strong analytical and communication skills, with a background in change management preferred. This is a home-based role with travel across the UK, offering competitive benefits including flexible time off and comprehensive health support.

Benefits

Early Access to Your Earnings

Flexible Time Off

Comprehensive Wellbeing & Health Support

Competitive Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Exclusive Discounts

Special Sysco Product Discounts

Free Mortgage Advice

Enhanced Family-Friendly Leave

Qualifications

• Proven analytical experience, preferably in a change management or project management background.
• Strong people skills and the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Experience in complex organisations or business improvement projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of change management strategies.
• Apply change management principles to drive user adoption.
• Collaborate to identify change impacts and facilitate transitions.
• Track KPIs for change effectiveness.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office Suite

Power BI

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Change Analyst

• Full-time
• Department : HR

Job Description

Sysco GB, (whose UK operating companies include Brakes, Fresh Direct, Campbell’s Prime Meat, Fairfax Meadow, KFF & Medina), are built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. As we continue to grow and transform, we are seeking a Change Analyst to join the team on a full time, permanent basis.

As the Change Analyst it will be your responsibility to support the successful implementation of organisational change initiatives across Sysco GB. The Change Analyst will analyse potential impacts, develop change plans, and support stakeholders throughout the change process. This role involves working with stakeholders to deliver engagement, communication and training activities, and tracking progress to ensure adoption and success.

You’ll deliver change activities, support challenges, and collaborate between local teams and the wider programme. Supporting user adoption, reduce resistance, and help to ensure the successful embedding of new systems and processes across the GB organisation.

This role is a home-based role with regular travel for external meetings and to UK Sysco sites (predominantly London / Southeast).

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities :

• Support delivery of change management strategies for the implementation of process changes and digital and cultural transformations across GB operating companies.
• Apply Prosci change management principles to drive user adoption and mitigate resistance (training and support will be provided on change methodology).
• Support the delivery of communication plans, training programmes, and engagement strategies to support transformation.
• Collaborate with change leads, project teams, business leaders, and end-users to identify change impacts and facilitate smooth transitions.
• Maintain change logs and analysis and stakeholder maps.
• Support readiness assessments and define action plans to ensure successful adoption.
• Track KPIs to measure change effectiveness and user adoption rates.
• Facilitate and support workshops, training sessions, and coaching for key stakeholders.
• Identify and support risks related to change management and user adoption.
• Provide post-implementation support and ensure continuous improvement and adoption.

About you :

To be successful in this position you will have proven analytical experience, preferably in a change management, project management or transformation programme background and a problem-solving mindset. Strong people skills are required, and communication is key in this role, as you will be dealing with a variety of stakeholders, you must be able to work cross-functionally and across multicultural teams. You will be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, Power BI, and project management tools. Ideally experience supporting change initiatives in complex organisations or worked on business improvement projects is preferred.

What you’ll receive :

• Early Access to Your Earnings : Use our dedicated Wage Stream app to access your earned salary whenever you need it, helping you manage your finances with ease and confidence.
• Flexible Time Off : Take advantage of the option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Comprehensive Wellbeing & Health Support : Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential mental health support, 24 / 7 GP appointments, physiotherapy, flu vaccinations, eye tests and a wide range of health services for you and your family.
• Competitive Pension Scheme : Secure your future with our robust pension plan designed to help you plan long term.
• Life Assurance : Peace of mind with life assurance coverage designed to protect you and your loved ones.
• Exclusive Discounts : Enjoy access to Sysco Perks, where you’ll find discounts on everything from gym memberships to your weekly grocery shop.
• Special Sysco Product Discounts : Get the chance to purchase our food products at significantly reduced prices.
• Free Mortgage Advice : Navigate the property market with confidence thanks to complimentary expert mortgage guidance.
• Enhanced Family-Friendly Leave : Our policies support you through important life moments, offering greater flexibility and care for you and your family.

Additional Information

At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We’ll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.

Brakes

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we’re growing!

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