Change Manager

Forvis Mazars LLP; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars in the UK is seeking a Change Manager to join the Change Management Office. You will support business through change, develop change strategies, and act as a consultant for business-led change across project lifecycles.

You will build awareness, manage resistance, and embed change through effective communication, training plans, and stakeholder engagement to realise benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of change management methodologies and frameworks.
• Experience delivering change in professional services.
• Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills.
• Passion for delivering successful change in an organisation.
• Self-starter with analytical thinking and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create Change Management strategies for strategic and tactical projects.
• Produce stakeholder analyses, impact assessments, communication and training plans.
• Coach teams and business on change management practices.
• Support the delivery of measurable value and adoption of changes.
• Guide project teams and senior leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Change management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project lifecycle

Agile environment

Job description

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future. You'll join a collaborative and inclusive team where you're supported to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and contribute from day one. You'll work with a diverse client base, develop meaningful connections, and gain experience that extends beyond your local team. Together, we grow, belong and impact.

About the team and role

The Change Manager will be an integral part of the Change Management Office who support the business through change and create a change culture. The role will include using change management strategies as part of a centre of excellence to increase business engagement through effective communication, manage resistance to change, increasing adoption and to support the delivery of measurable value. A key member of programme and project teams to provide guidance throughout the project lifecycle on change management activity. Create Change Management strategies for strategic and tactical change projects. Act as a consultant for change management activities within business led change. Completion of change management documentation in line with the framework, these can include and not limited to stakeholder analysis, impact assessment, communication plan training plan. Stakeholder management of project teams, business and senior leadership Build awareness and desire through effective business engagement and communications. Understand the change impact to the ways of working in the business Build knowledge and ability of the change in the business by informing training plans and support. Assist with reinforcing and embedding change in the business to realise the intended benefits. Coach change management practices within the team and business.

What we are looking for

Strong knowledge of change management methodologies. Experience of delivering change in professional services. Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills. Passion for delivering successful change in an organisation. Taking ownership of own success and development. Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills. Excellent communication skills and presenting information. The ability to build strong relationships stakeholders and influencing skills. Working in a face paced, agile environment. Self-starter with a drive to deliver.

Ready to grow, belong, and impact?

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Forvis Mazars diversity, equity and inclusion are central to our values. We value our people's unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experience, and know this diversity create better outcomes for our clients. We seek to attract, develop, and retain the best talent, inclusive of sex, ethnicity, disability, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, and faith. We select candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience and aim to support all our team members to reach their potential. At Forvis Mazars, we promote an environment in which you can grow your skills, belong to a team that values your ideas, and make an impact that matters.

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network providing audit & assurance, tax, and advisory services. Forvis Mazars in the UK spans 14 offices across the nation and has over 3,400 professionals, with 190 partners. We have a clear purpose and a shared commitment to shape a better future. We’re always looking ahead – for you, our clients, and the communities we’re part of. We’ll support you to learn, explore, and grow as you take this journey with us. Here, you’ll feel safe to share bold ideas and unique perspectives. After all, success comes from working together. At Forvis Mazars, you’ll belong to your local team, gain global experience, and have an impact – now and in the future. Together, we grow, belong and impact. We’re in the middle of transitioning to a new recruitment system, and we’re excited to share our career opportunities with you. Vacancies are now being posted, and further roles will continue to appear over the coming weeks. As we complete the transition, you may notice the occasional issue, and we appreciate your understanding. Thank you for your patience while we get everything in place.