Change Management Specialist

Randstad Delivery; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Change Management Specialist to lead complex organisational changes in Peterborough. This 12-month contract role requires strategic thinking, skills in conflict management, and a strong ability to influence. Ideal candidates should have a degree or equivalent experience, with an emphasis on effective communication and relationship management. Competitive pay rate of up to £26 per hour. Travel within the UK and potential European travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Strategic thinker and natural collaborator.
• Ability to manage smooth transitions and implement change effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct needs analysis and impact assessments.
• Provide consultation to stakeholders managing organisational change.
• Lead people to adopt change initiatives for business results.
• Execute organisational change programs consistently.

Skills

Organisational Change Management

Data Gathering & Analysis

Conflict Management

Dealing with Disorder

Influencing

Relationship Management

Communicating for Impact

Planning and Organising

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Change is inevitable, but positive transformation requires a skilled guide. Are you adept at navigating teams through complex transitions and driving business results? We are seeking a dynamic Change Management Specialist to join our team in Peterborough for a 12‑month contract. In this role, you will be crucial in assisting with the implementation of complex organisational change initiatives, helping the organisation achieve greater performance.

Location: Peterborough

Contract: 12 months (could be extended further)

Pay Rate: Up to 26 per hour

Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:30 – 16:45, Friday 08:30 – 16:15

Could be potential to travel within the UK, sometimes European travel. 10-15% maximum.

The role's responsibilities

• Conducting needs analysis and impact assessments to determine the most effective approach for implementing change.
• Providing consultation and recommendations to stakeholders to effectively manage organisational change.
• Influencing and leading people to adopt the organisation's change initiatives to attain business results.
• Carrying out organisational change programs and activities, ensuring the consistent and timely execution of change implementation plans.

The ideal candidate

A strategic thinker and a natural collaborator with a desired background of a degree or equivalent experience. You possess the following skills:

• Organisational Change Management: Knowledge of techniques to successfully effect change and the ability to manage a smooth transition from the current to the desired environment.
• Data Gathering & Analysis: You have a basic understanding of data gathering tools and techniques and can collect and synthesise data from various stakeholders and sources.
• Conflict Management: You possess a working knowledge of managing conflicts, using active listening and facilitating reconciliation to deal effectively with potential issues.
• Dealing with Disorder: You can comfortably adapt in the face of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. You can carry out tasks without complete information and shift gears as new information becomes available.
• Influencing: You understand the key concepts of influencing and have the ability to impact decisions.
• Relationship Management: You know how to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with peers and clients, providing prompt responses and working to resolve major problems.
• Communicating for Impact: You have a working knowledge of effective listening and communicating, allowing you to adapt your message for different audiences and provide persuasive, well‑reasoned arguments.
• Planning and Organising: You are skilled in planning and arranging tasks, breaking them into manageable steps, and monitoring progress continuously.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.