Interim Change Manager

1st Executive Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global science organization is seeking an Interim Change Manager to spearhead a significant HR transformation initiative. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the change strategy across multiple workstreams, enhancing productivity through simplification and automation of HR processes. The role demands proven expertise in managing large-scale change and a solid understanding of HR operating models. This position is critical and requires immediate attention, with a hybrid work setup in Manchester.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading Change in large, complex transformation programmes.
• Strong background in HR transformation and operating model change.
• Experience working in global, matrixed environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end Change Management strategy for HR transformation.
• Coordinate Change delivery across multiple workstreams and global teams.
• Build and mobilise a network of Change Managers and local Change Champions.

Skills

Change Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Adoption and Change Impact Tracking

HR Transformation

Job description

Interim Change Manager – Global HR Transformation

Role: Interim Change Manager – HR

Client: Major Science leader

Duration: 12 months (scope to extend)

Location: Hybrid and in Manchester

A global Science‑led organisation is in the midst of a major HR transformation programme to simplify, standardise and automate HR processes, and improve productivity.

A central Transformation Office has been established, and they now need an Interim Change Manager to lead the change across People and Business Partnering Workstreams.

The Role

As Change Management Lead, you will own and deliver the change strategy for a large‑scale HR transformation. Working closely with the Transformation Office and senior HR leaders, you’ll drive adoption across multiple workstreams and geographies, ensuring the new HR operating model lands successfully.

This is a high‑impact role with real influence on how HR operates at scale.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the end‑to‑end Change Management strategy for HR transformation
• Coordinate Change delivery across multiple workstreams and global teams
• Build and mobilise a network of Change Managers and local Change Champions
• Partner with senior HR leaders on stakeholder engagement and readiness
• Drive adoption, manage resistance, and track change impact and outcomes

Transformation Focus

• Productivity enablement through process simplification, standardisation and automation
• Redesign of People Partnering and Business Partnering models
• Supporting Cultural and Capability Change

Requirements

• Proven experience leading Change in large, complex transformation programmes
• Strong background in HR transformation and operating model change
• Experience working in global, matrixed environments
• Solid grounding in recognised change methodologies

This is an urgent requirement – if interested, please apply asap and any questions, email [e-mail]