Change Manager

BDO; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO is seeking a Change Manager to lead planning, coordination and delivery of change initiatives across strategic projects. You will work with project teams, leaders and stakeholders to assess impact, develop adoption strategies and mitigate risks, ensuring successful implementation of new ways of working.

You will guide change activities, embed them into project plans, and drive engagement and readiness across diverse groups, leveraging strong leadership and communication skills to deliver

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Change Management, Organisational Development, Transformation, Project delivery, or related field.
• Experience leading change management within complex projects, programmes, or transformations.
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead change management activities across projects and programmes, ensuring alignment with objectives.
• Conduct impact assessments, stakeholder analyses and readiness evaluations.
• Develop and monitor change management strategies, including communication, training, adoption, and resistance management.
• Embed change activities into project plans and delivery approaches.
• Provide guidance on change management best practices to project leaders.
• Lead stakeholder engagement to build commitment across groups.
• Identify and mitigate change-related risks and resistance, developing proactive strategies.
• Measure change effectiveness and adoption, recommending improvements.
• Collaborate with communications, learning and business teams on messages and engagement.
• Facilitate workshops, presentations, and forums to drive alignment.
• Coordinate activities across multiple initiatives to optimize resources.
• Contribute to evolving change management methodologies and tools.

Skills

Change Management

Transformation

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Leadership

Communication

Influencing

Problem solving

Job description

We’re BDO, a global network connected to local markets. Our people work together to provide specialist expertise, helping businesses achieve their goals and grow.

We inspire others, to go further. We create together, to reach higher. We build trust, to lead purposefully.

Whether you're building your future or starting your career – with us, you won’t do it alone. From creating solutions for our clients to building careers for our people, we shape what matters, and that’s where you come in.

Position: Change Manager

The Change Manager is responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and delivery of change management activities across strategic projects and organisational initiatives. The role partners with project teams, business leaders, and stakeholders to assess the impact of change, develop adoption strategies, mitigate risks, and ensure successful implementation of new ways of working.

The Change Manager applies change management expertise to drive stakeholder engagement, readiness, and adoption, while ensuring that change initiatives align with organisational objectives. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to operate independently, coordinate multiple priorities, and guide stakeholders through complex transformation initiatives.

Key accountabilities

• Lead change management activities across assigned projects and programmes, ensuring alignment with business objectives and project outcomes.
• Conduct and oversee impact assessments, stakeholder analyses, and change readiness assessments to identify risks, opportunities, and potential barriers to adoption.
• Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive change management strategies and plans, including communication, engagement, training, adoption, and resistance management activities.
• Partner with project teams and business stakeholders to embed change management activities into project plans and delivery approaches.
• Provide expert guidance and recommendations to project leaders and stakeholders on change management best practices and approaches.
• Lead stakeholder engagement activities, building commitment and support for change initiatives across impacted groups.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate change-related risks and resistance, developing proactive strategies to support successful adoption.
• Monitor, measure, and report on change effectiveness, adoption, readiness, and stakeholder engagement, making recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with communications, learning, and business teams to develop key messages, change narratives, and engagement strategies.
• Facilitate workshops, presentations, and stakeholder forums to support change initiatives and drive alignment.
• Coordinate change management activities across multiple initiatives, ensuring effective prioritisation and use of resources.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of organisational change management methodologies, frameworks, tools, and standards.
• Promote knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and the adoption of leading change management practices.
• Leverage technology and innovative approaches to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of change management activities.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Change Management, Organisational Development, Transformation, Project Delivery, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading change management activities within complex projects, programmes, or transformation initiatives.
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.
• Experience working within a global or multi-national organisation is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of change management principles, methodologies, frameworks, and best practices.
• Ability to develop and execute change management strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess impacts and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to lead through influence and build commitment across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and support stakeholders through change and transformation.
• Strong consulting and partnering approach, fostering trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and professional development

Why BDO?

We inspire others, to go further

At BDO, your ideas matter. You’re encouraged to think beyond the expected, explore new possibilities, and shape your own path. Here, you can make a meaningful impact, on your career, on your community, and on the future we build together.

We create together, to reach higher

We’re a people‑powered organisation, united by our diverse strengths and shared ambition. You’ll join a collaborative global team that values your perspective, amplifies your ideas, and supports your growth. Through global connections, shared knowledge, and opportunities for mobility, you’ll be part of something bigger: creating solutions that matter.

We build trust, to lead purposefully

Your expertise drives real outcomes at BDO. You’ll be part of an organisation that is trusted, recognised, and respected worldwide. With a strong commitment to integrity, sustainability, and positive impact, you'll be empowered to lead with purpose, both in the work you deliver, and in the communities where you live and work.

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