Commercial Transformation Change Manager -SC

Aspect Resources; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability confident scheme

Armed Forces Covenant

Job summary

Aspect Resources is seeking a Commercial Transformation Change Manager - SC to lead culture change initiatives within the supply chain. The role is based in Reading with hybrid on-site attendance up to three days per week and focuses on shaping the people agenda to support the transformation program.

You will collaborate with senior stakeholders to deliver a culture change roadmap, training and communication strategies, and KPI-driven progress reporting.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a business change manager across transformation and systems change.
• Stakeholder engagement at all levels within the business.
• Experience in private or public sector environments.
• Commercial business change skillset and experience.
• Strong self-starter with proactive approach to all duties.
• Security clearance: SC.

Responsibilities

• Input into the People workstream strategy and align with supply chain objectives.
• Develop culture and change roadmap with milestones and deliverables.
• Lead communication strategies to secure employee and stakeholder buy-in.
• Coach leaders to embody desired culture and boost engagement.
• Define KPIs and reporting to track progress and outcomes.

Skills

Business change management

Transformation

Stakeholder engagement

Public or private sector experience

Proactive/self-starter

Security clearance SC

Job description

• Job Title: Commercial Transformation Change Manager - SC
• Location: Reading/Hybrid - Max 3 Days per Week on site
• Daily Rate: £77.20/hr (Umbrella)
• Duration: Until 31/3/27 initially
• IR35 Status: Inside IR35
• Security Clearance: SC

The SCM Transformation Culture & Change Lead is role within the transformation team responsible for championing and implementing culture change initiatives within the supply chain function. The successful candidate will work closely with the People workstream lead and the Programme Lead along with the other workstream leads to develop the overall cultural and employee engagement vision for the supply chain function

Key Responsibilities

Culture Assessment and Development

• Provide input into the People workstream overall strategy within the broader transformation program.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align on the supply chain team people and cultural change objectives.
• Conduct assessments to understand the current organisational culture and identify areas that require change or improvement (e.g supporting skills assessments, maturity and capability assessments).
• Develop and implement a comprehensive culture change strategy that aligns with the organisations and the function’s mission, vision, and values.

Culture and Change Planning & Execution

• Develop a comprehensive culture and change roadmap, outlining key objectives, milestones, and deliverables.
• Report on progress, detailing risks and issues to delivery.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion practices to create a more inclusive and equitable workplace.

Change Management

• Lead change management initiatives associated with delivery of the people workstream.
• Develop and implement communication strategies to ensure employee and stakeholder buy-in and engagement throughout the transformation journey.
• Engage with employees and key stakeholders to understand their needs and concerns.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners.

Leadership & Employee Engagement

• Work with leadership (e.g. SLT, D1 and C2 communities) to develop and enhance their capabilities as culture change champions, ensuring they embody and promote the desired culture.
• Promote practices that enhance employee engagement, motivation, and job satisfaction.
• Implementation of a training, coaching, mentoring and leadership training faculty to foster growth and personal development.
• Design and deliver training programs that support culture change, focusing on behaviour, values, and soft skills.
• Drive improved team engagement.

Performance Metrics and Reporting

• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of the cultural change program (e.g. Team Engagement).
• Establish regular reporting mechanisms to clearly communicate progress and outcomes to key stakeholders.

Essential Skills

• Extensive experience as a business change manager across transformation and systems change
• Stakeholder engagement at all levels across the business
• Private or public sector experience
• Commercial business change skillset and experience
• Strong self starter with a proactive approach to all duties
• Security Clearance: SC

Disability Confident

As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Armed Forces Covenant

CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

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