Change and Communications Specialist - Part Time

Michael Page (UK); Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading FMCG business in Leeds is seeking a Change and Communication Specialist for a part-time role of 22.5 hours per week. The successful applicant will oversee communication strategies for a large-scale transformation project, employing diverse engagement channels and ensuring effective collaboration with project teams. Offering a salary equivalent to £49,000 full-time, this hybrid role presents numerous benefits and the chance to impact significant organizational changes.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Competitive salary and excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Effective PMO and programme practices.
• Deep understanding of engagement channels.
• Skilled in assessing the impact of business changes.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage communication plans for the core programme team.
• Equip Change Leads and Project team members with working practice guides.
• Identify risks and obstacles that may derail change and communication plans.

Skills

Project Management

Planning and Organization

Engagement Channels

Attention to Detail

Microsoft365 Tools

InDesign

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

InDesign

Video Editing Software

Job description

• Part time opportunity
• Hybrid working, competitive salary and excellent benefits

About Our Client

My client is a leading FMCG business who supplies food products to all major supermarkets across the UK.

They are currently rolling out a large scale programme of work that will transform how they operate as a business and are searching for a Change and Communication Specialist to support them on this journey.

Please note this is a part time role of 22.5 hours, which can be done across 3 days or spread out over 4/5 days. This role will be hybrid (1 day a week in Leeds).

Job Description

• Create and manage the comms and engagement approach plan for the core programme team, ensuring effective use of a range of channels
• Equip Change Leads and Project team members to effectively manage change through the development of core working practices guides
• Work with the wider transformation team to signpost, coach and educate line managers to help them effectively deliver change and manage projects through Line Manager Framework (LMF)
• Manage the process and planning for regular action learning reviews for the core programme team, ensuring actions from these sessions are owned and managed appropriately
• Identify potential risks, areas requiring escalation or obstacles that may derail change and communication plans and put in place mitigating actions or escalate as appropriate
• Ensure the effectiveness of programme team communication and engagement

The Successful Applicant

• Effective Project Management Office (PMO) and programme working practices
• Excellent planning and organisation skills with the ability to meet deadlines and targets
• Deep understanding of a wide range of engagement channels and their appropriate use
• Skilled in assessing the impact of business changes
• Excellent attention to detail and passion for quality
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft365 tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email, Teams)
• Proficient in the use of InDesign and video editing software (preferred)
• Development of how to guides for effective working practices
• Facilitation of small group workshops
• Development of communication and engagement collateral

What's on Offer

• Equivalent to £49,000 full time salary (£29,500 for 22.5 hours)
• Hybrid/remote working
• Plus many more excellent benefits