Change Co-ordinator

Michael Page Finance; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Finance is recruiting a Change Co-Ordinator in Manchester for a temporary, immediate-start role within the public sector. You will coordinate administrative and operational activities across the Change Programme, maintaining trackers, action logs, and project plans to support delivery.

You will prepare documents, reports and briefing materials for informed decision-making, support the People Directorate, manage shared inboxes, and escalate sensitive issues as needed while ensuring

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience handling sensitive information with discretion and accuracy, with robust audit trails.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint) to enhance efficiency and collaboration.
• Strong written and verbal communication, able to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to commute to Manchester City Centre.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative and operational activities across the Change Programme, maintaining trackers and project plans.
• Prepare, produce, and distribute documents, reports, correspondence, presentations, and briefing materials to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the People Directorate to provide administrative and coordination support.
• Manage shared team inboxes, respond to routine enquiries, and escalate complex matters.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure documentation complies with governance, policies and audits.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Record management

Microsoft 365

Communication

Stakeholder liaison

Manchester commute

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Job description

• Immediate Start Opportunity
• Temporary role until March 2027

About Our Client

This organisation operates within the public sector and is based in Manchester.

Job Description

• Coordinate administrative and operational activities across the Change Programme, ensuring the effective maintenance of trackers, action logs, project plans, and programme documentation to support successful delivery of change initiatives.
• Prepare, produce, and distribute a range of documents, reports, correspondence, presentations, and briefing materials to facilitate informed decision-making and support programme objectives.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across the wider People Directorate, providing proactive administrative and coordination support to meet departmental priorities and organisational requirements.
• Manage shared team inboxes, responding to routine enquiries in a timely and professional manner, while appropriately escalating complex, sensitive, or high-priority matters to relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records and ensure all documentation is stored and managed in accordance with organisational policies, supporting effective governance, compliance, and audit requirements.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing business needs and priorities, actively contributing to the continuous improvement of team processes, systems, and ways of working.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Change Co-Ordinator should have:

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with a proven ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously, and consistently meet deadlines within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated experience in handling sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and accuracy, alongside a strong understanding of record management, compliance requirements, and the importance of maintaining robust audit trails.
• Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint, with the ability to leverage digital tools and systems to enhance efficiency, collaboration, and productivity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships and communicate clearly, professionally, and confidently with stakeholders at all levels across the organisation.
• Ability to commute to Manchester City Centre.

What's on Offer

• Competitive daily rate, dependent on the level of experience.
• Temporary position offering valuable experience in the public sector until March 2027.
• Opportunity to work in a Manchester-based organisation.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Job summary

• Job function
• Business Support

• Subsector
• Administrator

• Sector
• Public Sector

• Where
• Manchester

• Contract type
• Temporary

• Consultant name
• Will Pitt

• Consultant phone
• [phone]

• Job reference
• JN-092026-7103972