Lead Business Change Manager

Solicitors Regulation Authority; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regulatory body in Birmingham is looking for a Lead Business Change Manager to drive change initiatives and manage a team. The candidate will oversee comprehensive change management strategies aligned with the organisation's goals and ensure effective communication with stakeholders. Responsibilities include mentoring change managers, monitoring project effectiveness, and identifying risks in adoption processes. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to impact significant organisational objectives while fostering a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Generous flexible benefits package

Defined contribution pension scheme

3% additional salary after probation

Qualifications

• Proven experience in change management, managing teams and leading strategic initiatives.
• Experienced leader with strong resource management skills.
• Ability to plan proactively and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and drive business change initiatives across the organisation.
• Lead, mentor, and support a team of business change managers.
• Develop and implement change management strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Monitor the effectiveness of change management strategies and adapt as needed.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to change adoption.

Skills

Change management

Leadership

Resource management

Proficiency in change management methodologies

Business process improvement

Education

Professional qualifications e.g. Programme Management, APMP, Prince2

Job description

Are you a visionary leader passionate about driving change and fostering a culture of continuous business improvement? We are seeking an exceptional Lead Business Change Manager to join our Change Management team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee and drive business change initiatives across the organisation, manage a team of dedicated change managers, and ensure the realisation of benefits from our strategic projects. As the Lead Business Change Manager, you will lead, mentor, and support a team of business change managers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. You will develop and implement comprehensive change management strategies that align with our organisational goals, ensuring that change initiatives are integrated with business strategies and priorities. Additionally, you will create and execute effective communication plans to ensure clear and consistent messaging to all stakeholders. In this role, you will work closely with key stakeholders to monitor the effectiveness of change management strategies and adapt them as needed to maximise impact. You will identify and mitigate risks related to the adoption and embedding of changes delivered through projects. Furthermore, you will define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of change initiatives and ensure benefits realisation. You will stay abreast of industry trends and best practices, advocating for continuous improvement within the business change function. Providing training and support to employees and managers on change management practices and methodologies will be essential. Acting as a key decision-maker within Business Improvement, you will collaborate with stakeholders to agree on the best delivery options, resolve issues, and manage risks, deputising for the Head of Change Management when required.

What it is in it for you

• Responsibility and ownership of complex change projects with direct impact on SRA strategy and objectives
• Leading your team, and wider project teams
• Work in a collaborative and supportive work environment, This is a hybrid role and will be based in our Birmingham office 1 to 2 days a week, and from home the rest of the week.
• Proven experience in change management, including managing teams and leading strategic change initiatives.
• Experienced leader and line manager with strong resource management skills and an ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
• Proficiency in change management methodologies such as Prosci ADKAR, Lewin's Change Management Model, or Kotter's Change Model.
• Demonstrable experience of managing and improving business solutions, processes and the consistent adoption of tools and ways of working
• Ability to plan proactively, efficiently, and accurately.
• Professional qualifications e.g. Programme Management, APMP, Prince2, Change Management, Agile, Additionally, we provide a generous flexible benefits package, an excellent defined contribution pension scheme and an additional 3% of annual basic salary upon successful completion of probation.