Change Analyst 12 Month FTC

QinetiQ Security & Defence Contractors; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm in Farnborough is seeking a Change Analyst for a 12-month FTC. This role involves supporting impacted teams in global ERP implementation and developing effective communication strategies. Applicants should have experience in organizational change management and possess strong communication skills. A project management qualification is essential. The firm offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and various benefits, including a pension scheme and generous holidays.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan options

Employee discount portal

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in organizational change management communication or business transformation projects.
• Strong writing and visual communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging.
• Familiarity with change methodologies (e.g., ADKAR, Prosci) beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain communication and engagement plans for change initiatives.
• Develop and publish communications including emails, newsletters, and blog posts.
• Assist with readiness activities including survey creation and feedback analysis.

Skills

Organizational change management communication

Visual communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Project management qualification or certification

Job description

Change Analyst 12 Month FTC QinetiQ Security & Defence Contractors – Farnborough, England, UK

Package: Competitive Salary Benefits

Role ID: SF19199

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ we are not just imagining tomorrow; we are creating it. From cutting‑edge defence technology to ground‑breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Change Analyst at our Farnborough site where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

Role

As a Change Analyst you will play a key role in ensuring impacted teams of our global ERP implementation understand the upcoming changes, feel supported through the transition, and are ready for new ways of working. This role is responsible for producing clear and engaging communication, contributing to change management activities, and helping maintain strong links between the programme and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain communication and engagement plans for change initiatives
• Develop and publish communications including emails, newsletters, slides, intranet content, blog posts, and FAQs
• Contribute to change impact assessments, identifying how changes affect stakeholder groups and tailoring communications accordingly
• Assist with readiness activities including survey creation, adoption checkpoints, and feedback analysis
• Own and maintain change communication channels (e.g., intranet pages), ensuring content is accurate, engaging, and up to date

Essential Experience

• Experience in organisational change management communication or business transformation projects
• Strong writing and visual communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging for different audiences
• Stakeholder management awareness and confidence working with a range of business partners
• Familiarity with change methodologies (e.g., ADKAR, Prosci) beneficial but not essential

Essential Qualifications

• A project management qualification or certification

Working Hours & Location

This role is 37 hours per week based in Farnborough. Hybrid working patterns are available. At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state‑of‑the‑art facility with high‑energy laser technologies, a 5 m pressurised wind tunnel with unique simulation capability in the UK, and large research and development projects. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions and many more to provide future defences in the UK.

Why Join QinetiQ

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there's never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges. As a QinetiQ employee you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences collaborate widely and openly. Through effective teamwork you’ll experience what happens when we all share perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies, constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued, and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and more
• Support for the Armed Forces community – honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering opportunities – helping charities and local community

Recruitment Process

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. Some roles may also have additional restrictions, such as nationality or previous nationalities that may affect the role.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum.

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