People Change Manager

Saga Group Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic People Change Manager to lead a complex change programme within their Insurance Business. This role requires an expert in TUPE legislation and skilled in project planning and stakeholder management. You will be responsible for developing detailed project plans, managing risks, and ensuring effective communication with senior leaders and stakeholders. With a hybrid working model, you can choose to work from home or in one of the company hubs. Join a company committed to diversity and inclusion, where your contributions will make a real impact in shaping the future of the organization.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme matched up to 10%

Life assurance policy

Wellbeing programme

Colleague discounts

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Grandparents leave

Company performance related annual bonus

Income protection

Access to Saga Academy

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of TUPE and experience in leading complex change programmes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive people change project plans including timelines and resources.
• Maintain detailed records of project progress and provide regular updates.

Skills

TUPE legislation knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Change management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office 365

Job description

People Change Manager

Salary up to £50,000 - £60,000 dependent on experience

12 – 15 month FTC

London Hybrid

As the People Change Manager, you will be supporting a complex people change programme within our Insurance Business. You’ll be a TUPE and people change expert, highly skilled at creating detailed project plans, reports, and progress updates. You’ll be great at building key relationships quickly and translating high level activities into concise plans.

Reporting to the Head of People Partnership, you will be working as part of the wider HR project team to apply the best project management methodologies and principles to enable timely and budget-friendly delivery of work.

We offer flexibility over where you work and you can choose a place that you feel most comfortable and productive, either from home or in one of our hubs in London, Ashford, or Sandwich. There will be a small hybrid element to this role, meeting on an ad hoc basis at our King Cross office in London.

Package Description

Everyday our colleagues deliver exceptional experiences to our customers. We believe exceptional work deserves even more exceptional rewards, that's why we have put together an amazing benefits package for all colleagues.

We offer total flexibility over where you work you choose a place that you feel most comfortable and productive, either from home or in one of our hubs in London, Ashford or Sandwich.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO ALL COLLEAGUES:

• Our working week is 35 hours per week, these can be worked flexibly to suit your working style
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional leave up to 5 extra days
• Pension scheme matched up to 10%
• Life assurance policy on joining us
• Wellbeing programme
• Colleague discounts including family discounts on cruises and holidays
• Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Grandparents leave
• Company performance related annual bonus - Up to 5%
• Income protection
• Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform

Main Responsibilities

As our People Change Manager you will be responsible for developing a comprehensive people change project plan for implementation, including timelines, resources, and milestones. Other accountabilities will include:

• Accurately maintaining detailed records of project progress, documenting decisions and changes
• Providing regular status updates to relevant stakeholders
• Identifying and managing/escalating any legal or project risks
• Staying organised to ensure deadlines are met
• Expertly advising the programme team and senior stakeholders
• Communicating clearly and succinctly to senior leaders, stakeholders, and individuals
• Coordinating all people change activity through to conclusion over a period of 12 to 15 months

The Ideal Candidate

The successful People Change Manager will have an expert knowledge of TUPE legislation and procedures as well as experience leading complex change programmes of 6 months plus. Other skills required would include:

• Excellent communication skills – Able to explain complex matters clearly and succinctly
• Stakeholder Management – Building strong relationships with key stakeholders across HR, IT, and other departments to ensure alignment and manage expectations.
• A natural curiosity
• Strong attention to detail
• Project Planning: Develop comprehensive plans for implementation, including timelines, resources, and milestones.
• Change Management - Implement strategies to manage change within the organisation
• Problem Solving - Address issues and obstacles that arise during the implementation process and find creative solutions to keep the project moving forward.
• Experience in planning and managing change and business adoption activities.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office 365 (Teams, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SharePoint).
• Strong business insight and judgment to navigate ambiguity and lead through change in a fast-paced environment.

About The Company

Over the past 70 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. The Saga brand has become one of the most recognised and trusted brands amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for its high quality products and exceptional standards of service. These include cruises and holidays, insurance, personal finance and the Saga Magazine.

At Saga we are committed to treating all employees fairly and to offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement. We value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because diverse teams perform better.

We’re passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Championing diversity is important to us, and diverse teams really are the best ones. We’re dedicated to creating a culture where every colleague feels like they belong. So that at Saga, more than anywhere else, you can be your best, be yourself and make a difference.

Fair consideration is given to all applicants, including those with disabilities and those over who are over the age of 50. As champions of age inclusivity and signatories of the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, we are proud of our multigenerational teams. We are also an official Disability Confident Committed employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible and we will make reasonable adjustments as required. For more information on our DEI policies please visit our Saga Careers page.