Change Delivery Practice Lead

Ordnance Survey; Chilworth; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A national mapping agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Change Delivery Practice Lead for a crucial 12-month fixed-term contract. In this strategic role, you will lead a high-performing team responsible for delivering exceptional change management and project delivery. The ideal candidate will possess proven expertise in leading transformation functions, have strong stakeholder engagement skills, and an understanding of best practices in change delivery. This position offers a salary range of £64,722 - £75,509 dependent on experience and is based in a hybrid working environment, balancing remote and office collaboration.

Benefits

Performance related bonus up to 10%

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life Assurance cover

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading change delivery or transformation functions.
• Strong understanding of project and programme management methodologies.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team providing project management and business change services.
• Develop a centre of excellence model for change delivery.
• Monitor and report on change delivery performance.

Skills

Leading change delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Project management methodologies

Strategic thinking

Education

Relevant professional certifications

Job description

Change Delivery Practice Lead - Full time - 12 Month FTC - Salary £64,722 - £75,509 (dependent on experience) - Hybrid working

About Ordnance Survey Ordnance Survey is the national mapping agency for Great Britain, delivering world‑class geospatial data and services that underpin innovation and decision‑making across government, business, and everyday life. We’re passionate about using technology to make a real difference, and we’re looking for talented individuals to join our team.

Change Delivery Practice Lead

We’re seeking an experienced and dynamic Change Delivery Practice Lead to join us on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. In this pivotal role, you’ll set direction and manage a high performing team to deliver our Projects, Change Management, Business Analysts and Business Performance teams in our newly formed Programme, Performance and Change Team.

This is a new, yet critical position in our newly formed Programme, Performance and Change Team. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for shaping and embedding best practices in change delivery, ensuring our programmes and projects deliver value, meet stakeholder expectations, and align with our business and our strategic ambitions.

About the role

As our Change Delivery Practice Lead, you will

• Lead a team providing project management and business change services to support strategic and operational initiatives.
• Develop, implement and continuously evolve a centre of excellence model for change delivery and business change management, including tools, templates, and best practices.
• Ensure consistent application of change methodologies across programmes and projects.
• Build capability across the organisation through coaching, training, and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align change delivery with business priorities.
• Monitor and report on change delivery performance, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain governance standards and ensure compliance with internal frameworks.
• Support resource planning and allocation across change initiatives.
• Champion continuous improvement in change delivery practices.
• Represent the change delivery function in cross‑organisational forums and working groups.

About You

We’re looking for someone who

• Proven experience in leading change delivery or transformation functions within complex organisations.
• Strong understanding of project and programme management methodologies.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Strategic thinker with a hands‑on approach to problem‑solving.
• Experience in building and scaling delivery practices or Centres of Excellence.
• Relevant professional certifications are desirable.

The Rewards

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• Salary £64,722 - £75,509 (depending on experience)
• Performance related bonus up to 10%
• A competitive pension scheme (OS contributes up to 12%)
• 28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays (including 3 days Christmas shutdown), with an extra day’s leave for each year worked up to 33 days
• Free subscription to our award‑winning OS Maps app and wider employee discounts
• Support with continuous improvement with access to online learning platforms/e‑books, and coaching / mentoring schemes
• Life Assurance cover
• Plus a suite of excellent additional perks and benefits

At OS, we believe looking after your health and wellbeing means more than posters and events. We empower you to manage your work and life the way you need it by offering things like

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working
• Annual volunteer day to support the local community and charities
• OS Explorers Nursery discount
• Parking at our modern Southampton HQ, or Cycle to Work scheme for active commuting

Location

We embrace a hybrid working model at OS, because we believe in flexibility and balance. You’ll be based at our fantastic HQ in Southampton, Hampshire, where you’ll spend 50% of your working week collaborating face‑to‑face with colleagues. It’s all about combining the best of both worlds connection and autonomy to help you thrive.

Security

OS conducts pre‑employment checks for anyone made an offer of employment, including identity, right to work, employment history and criminal record checks (via Disclosure & Barring Services (DBS).

Some of our roles may require additional security vetting. We will advise candidates during the recruitment process if additional vetting may be required for that specific role.

Closing date: Sunday 11th January 2026 at 23:59

Unfortunately, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role, therefore you must have the right to work in the UK, without the need for employer sponsorship.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that people may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during the application process.

Research indicates that women, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community members, neurodiverse individuals, and people from ethnic minority backgrounds often hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Ordnance Survey, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace where everyone can thrive. If you’re enthusiastic about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly match every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the ideal candidate for this or other roles within Ordnance Survey.