Head of Business Change

Smart DCC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Business Change to lead transformative initiatives across the organization. This role involves overseeing complex business change programmes, ensuring seamless transitions, and driving strategic communication efforts. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills and a proven track record in change management. With a hybrid working model, this position offers a unique opportunity to influence the direction of major projects while collaborating with diverse stakeholders. Join a forward-thinking company committed to making a significant impact in the energy sector and enjoy a range of personalized benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in managing business change and delivering projects.
• Strong communication skills to engage diverse stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex business change programmes ensuring alignment with DCC standards.
• Design and implement training strategies for large-scale corporate programmes.

Skills

Business Change Management

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Project Management Certification

Job description

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London or Manchester (Hybrid working model, 2 days a week office based, 3 days remote)

12-month FTC

As the Head of Business Change, you will oversee the delivery of complex internal and external business change programmes, collaborating with the Managing Director of SD and Delivery Directors. Your expertise will be vital in ensuring that our programmes are executed smoothly, efficiently, and in alignment with DCC’s high standards. You will also drive key strategies across communication, training, engagement, and business readiness to ensure seamless transitions for both internal teams and external partners.

What will you be doing?

• Set and execute the strategy for major programme deliveries across SD, ensuring alignment across multiple projects.
• Translate project plans into impactful communication campaigns that promote collaboration across DCC, suppliers, and partners, even across different countries and time zones.
• Design and implement training strategies for large-scale corporate programmes such as FSM and DSP.
• Work with functional Programme Managers and Directors to ensure business readiness for large functional change programmes.
• Collaborate with the central PMO teams to communicate key milestones and activities within the programme team.
• Ensure internal change programmes are delivered according to a well-defined strategy, with a focus on a smooth, “right-first time” delivery.
• Cultivate and maintain a strong programme culture and ways of working, ensuring consistency across communications.
• Manage communications and engagement activities, including regular updates, newsletters, and internal meeting materials (scripts, presentations, talking points).
• Partner with external suppliers and key stakeholders, keeping them informed and aligned with programme developments.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of communication strategies using metrics and feedback, continuously improving reporting and documentation.

What are we looking for?

• Proven expertise in business change management, with strong project management experience.
• Self-starter with a professional and confident manner, capable of driving change and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities with a history of successfully executing communication strategies.
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills, able to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, concise, and engaging content for different audiences.
• Experience in managing project scope, schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure successful delivery

About the DCC:

At the DCC, we believe in making Britain more connected, so we can all lead smarter, greener lives. That desire to make a difference is what drives us every day and it wouldn’t be possible without our people. Each person at the DCC brings a special kind of power to the business, and if you join us, we’ll give you the means to unleash yours. Here, we depend on each other and hold each other accountable. You have the power to challenge and make change, to take the initiative and enjoy real responsibility. Whether it’s doing purposeful work, helping us grow or building the career you want – we’ll give you the support to do it all. Our secure network for smart meters is transforming Britain’s energy system and helping the country’s fight against climate change: we want you to be part of our journey.

Company benefits:

The DCC’s continued success depends on our people. It’s important to us that you enjoy coming to work, and feel healthy, happy and rewarded. In this role, you’ll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalized plan unique to your lifestyle.

If there are any questions you’d like to ask before applying, please contact [e-mail] or complete your application, so we can learn more about you. Your application will be carefully considered, and you’ll hear from us regarding its progress.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development, Management, and Project Management

• Industries

  Telecommunications, Utilities, and Services for Renewable Energy

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