Change Manager

Connect2Surrey; Reigate; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect2Surrey is seeking an experienced Change Manager to lead and embed change across a major transformation programme. You will bring people through change, design engagement activities and work with stakeholders at all levels to drive adoption.

The role is based in Reigate or Woking with 1 day a week on site, offering a daily rate of 500–600 GBP on a 1-year FTC. You will use established change management methodologies to deliver sustainable improvements and measurable benefits.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading complex organisational change and transformation programmes.
• Strong understanding of recognised change management methodologies and their practical application.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.
• Proven experience designing and facilitating workshops.
• Experience developing and implementing engagement strategies and methodologies.
• Strong strategic thinking and stakeholder mapping abilities.
• Experience supporting service redesign, transformation or organisational development initiatives.
• Demonstrable experience evidencing successful change delivery and adoption outcomes.
• Local government experience not essential but preferred

Responsibilities

• Leading and driving the people side of change alongside programme delivery.
• Developing and executing comprehensive change management plans.
• Designing and delivering engagement activities that build buy-in and support adoption.
• Facilitating workshops, focus groups and stakeholder sessions.
• Conducting stakeholder and strategic mapping to identify impacts and engagement requirements.
• Using recognised change management methodologies and frameworks to support delivery.
• Managing resistance to change and developing strategies to address challenges.
• Supporting service redesign initiatives and helping shape future ways of working.
• Measuring change adoption and embedding sustainable improvements.

Job description

Change Manager

500- 600 per day Reigate or Woking (1 day per week on site) 1 Year FTC

Are you an experienced Change Manager who thrives on bringing people through change and delivering meaningful transformation?

We are looking for a highly engaging and people-focused Change Manager to lead and embed change across a significant programme of work. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who combines strong change management expertise with outstanding stakeholder engagement skills and a proven track record of delivering successful business change.

This role will suit a candidate who can confidently develop and drive change strategies while working closely with stakeholders at all levels to ensure successful adoption and sustainable outcomes.

What you'll be doing

• Leading and driving the people side of change alongside programme delivery.
• Developing and executing comprehensive change management plans.
• Designing and delivering engagement activities that build buy-in and support adoption.
• Facilitating workshops, focus groups and stakeholder sessions.
• Conducting stakeholder and strategic mapping to identify impacts and engagement requirements.
• Using recognised change management methodologies and frameworks to support delivery.
• Managing resistance to change and developing strategies to address challenges.
• Supporting service redesign initiatives and helping shape future ways of working.
• Measuring change adoption and embedding sustainable improvements.

What we're looking for

• Significant experience leading complex organisational change and transformation programmes.
• A strong understanding of recognised change management methodologies and their practical application.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.
• Proven experience designing and facilitating workshops.
• Experience developing and implementing engagement strategies and methodologies.
• Strong strategic thinking and stakeholder mapping abilities.
• Demonstrable experience supporting service redesign, transformation or organisational development initiatives.
• The ability to evidence successful change delivery and adoption outcomes.
• Local government experience not essential but preferred

Desirable

• Experience within HR, organisational development, employee engagement or people change programmes.
• Experience working within large, complex organisations undergoing significant transformation.

Why apply?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering meaningful change, working with senior stakeholders to influence outcomes and improve services. You'll have the autonomy to lead the change approach, engage diverse stakeholder groups and make a visible impact within a high-profile transformation programme.

If you're a collaborative Change Manager with a passion for people, engagement and transformation, we'd love to hear from you.

Connect2Surrey is a trading style of Surrey & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Surrey County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Surrey is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.