Associate Director - Change Delivery

Vermelo RPO; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Leader to oversee the Change Portfolio, ensuring successful delivery and strategic alignment. This hybrid role offers a dynamic environment where you'll manage teams and collaborate with senior stakeholders to drive continuous improvement. You'll be pivotal in enhancing processes while supporting team development. With a focus on delivering complex change in diverse sectors, this position promises a rewarding career path in a fast-paced, collaborative setting. Join a company that values innovation and empowers its leaders to make impactful decisions.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Life Assurance at 4x annual salary

Benefits scheme with discounts and cashback offers

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex Change Portfolios (GBP25m+).
• Proven success delivering complex change in relevant industries.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of the Markerstudy Change Portfolio safely and efficiently.
• Build strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead initiatives to improve delivery processes and frameworks.

Skills

Change Portfolio Management

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Agile Delivery Methods

Waterfall Delivery Methods

Insurance Industry Knowledge

Job description

This is a Senior Leadership position responsible for the successful delivery of the Markerstudy Change Portfolio, as well as oversight of the Head of Change Delivery roles and their teams.

This is a hybrid role and can be based at one of our offices in Manchester, London, Southport, Stoke-on-Trent, Peterborough, or Portsmouth.

Typical Accountabilities:

• Ensure the delivery of the Markerstudy Change Portfolio safely and efficiently through appropriate Programmes and Projects.
• Oversee and line manage the Head of Change Delivery roles and their teams.
• Collaborate with the Director of Change Strategy and the Head of PMO to design and update the Portfolio structure.
• Monitor Portfolio performance against KPIs and take corrective actions as needed.

Stakeholder Management:

• Build strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, including Board and C-suite.
• Establish clear responsibilities within the Change Leadership Team.
• Support teams in removing blockers and resolving escalations.

Assurance:

• Ensure quality assurance for Portfolio, Programmes, and Projects.
• Work with the PMO to improve QA processes.
• Make decisions regarding project spend, invoices, and gate movements within delegated authority.
• Manage risks and dependencies at the Portfolio level in partnership with the Head of PMO.

Process Improvement:

• Lead initiatives to improve delivery processes, frameworks, and tooling.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the Change Function.

Other Responsibilities:

• Deputise for the Chief Change Officer when required.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and industry innovation.
• Support and coach team members' development.
• Perform additional duties as necessary.

Skills & Experience:

• Experience managing complex Change Portfolios (GBP25m+).
• Leadership experience with Heads of Functions and Programme Managers.
• Proven success delivering complex change in relevant industries (Financial Services, Retail, Technology).
• Stakeholder management at all levels, including C-suite.
• Knowledge of delivery methods like Waterfall and Agile at scale.
• Insurance industry experience is advantageous but not essential.

Why us?

Markerstudy Insurance Services Limited (MISL) is a leading Managing General Agent in the UK motor insurance market, specializing in niche motor cover with targeted products.

Our success is driven by a strategic underwriting approach and empowered technicians who make decisions quickly.

We work exclusively through professional UK insurance intermediaries, maintaining strong relationships and prominent online presence via brokers and aggregators.

What we offer in return?

• A collaborative, fast-paced work environment.
• 28 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• A benefits scheme with discounts and cashback offers.
• Life Assurance at 4x annual salary.
• Offices in London, Manchester, Peterborough, Stoke-on-Trent, Southport, and Portsmouth.