Change Coordinator (VLM)

Norton Motorcycles; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A British motorcycle company in Solihull is seeking a Change Coordinator to manage engineering changes in their Vehicle Line Management Team. The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering or business, with experience in change management within the automotive sector. This role offers a competitive salary, extensive holiday, and robust benefits, including private health insurance and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

33 days of holiday

Generous pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Life insurance (4x salary)

FREE fruit

Employee Assistance Programme

Free electric bicycle hire

On-site free parking and electric charge points

Twice-yearly employee events

Qualifications

• Experience in change management or project coordination in the automotive industry.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting with multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage engineering change requests across multiple departments.
• Facilitate change control meetings and maintain documentation.
• Ensure adherence to industry regulations during change implementation.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Excellent organisational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook Express

Job description

We’re not just another bike brand - we're an iconic, British motorcycle brand with over 120 years of history behind us. Our new state-of-the-art facilities in Solihull, West Midlands are home to a tight-knit, but ever-expanding team that's passionate about delivering exquisite riding experiences to our customers.

Under new ownership and proud to be part of the TVS Motor family, we're entering a new era of global success. And we want you to be a part of it!

At Norton, we value respect, trust, and responsibility. We trust our employees to execute their roles exceptionally and professionally, and we value personal development, teaching, and learning. When you join our team, you'll have the opportunity to grow and learn alongside some of the most talented and dedicated people in the business.

So if you're passionate about motorcycles and looking to join a team that's shaping the future of this legendary brand, we'd love to hear from you!

The Role

We are looking for a Change Coordinator to join our Vehicle Line Management Team. In this position, you will play a crucial role in managing and overseeing all engineering changes that are managed as part of the Norton NPD process. This will entail running regular change management reviews key programme documentation including timing plans, gateway material and supporting regular cross functional programme team meetings.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and proactive professional with experience in the automotive sector, looking to drive efficiency and innovation through a structured change management processes.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage engineering change requests across multiple business departments.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration between VLM, Engineering, Ops, Procurement & Quality functions.
• Maintain effective communications between Norton & TVS programme teams.
• Assess cross functional implications of proposed changes
• Maintain accurate documentation of change processes, including approvals, modifications, and implementation timelines.
• Maintain and issue change management KPI’s
• Facilitate change control meetings and track progress through completion.
• Ensure adherence to industry regulations, safety standards, and company policies during change implementation.
• Provide change management training and support to process users
• Help support the VLMs with project coordination when required for current and future programs

Personal Specification

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Previous experience in change management, Project/Engineering coordination, or a related role in the automotive industry
• Have a can-doattitude to support cross-departmental collaboration to help the projects success.
• Capable of thriving in a fast-paced setting, adept at managing multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficiency with IT systems, including office software, including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook Express.
• Have excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

Rewards of working for Norton:

We like to take care of our Nortoneers and we think we offer some pretty decent rewards. Here's what you'll get when you join the team:

💰 Competitive salary package that recognises your skills and experience

🌴A whopping 33 days of holiday (inc. Bank Hols) to relax and recharge

👴 Generous pension scheme that sets you up for the future, with access to personalised advice.

🚑 Private Medical Insurance and a Cash Back Programme to keep you feeling your best

💸 Life insurance (4x salary) because we've got your back no matter what

🍌FREE fruit, got to have your five-a-day!

🩺WeCare Employee Assistance Programme, which includes access to online GP services, dietary advice, mental health support, bereavement counselling, and a fitness programme

🚀 Experience the thrill of an entrepreneurial environment within a larger, well‑funded company with ambitious long‑term goals.

💡 Elevate your career with our Ideas for Excellence scheme, where every brilliant idea is not just valued, but and rewarded!

🌍 A diverse and international team that brings together different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.

🎉 Join the fun with our twice-yearly employee events, payday socials, and loads of exciting activities in between!

🚴♂️Want to go green? You can enjoy free electric bicycle hire

🚗 Plus, no need to stress about finding a parking spot – we've got on‑site free parking covered and FREE electric charge points.

We know how important it is to take care of our team, and we're committed to continually improving our reward offering in line with the business growth plan.

Join us and see for yourself!

PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT ACCEPT AGENCY APPLICATIONS