Portfolio Change Manager

Royal National Lifeboat Ins titution (RNLI); Poole; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent lifesaving organization in the UK is seeking a Portfolio Change Manager to lead the implementation of change management strategies. You will engage with stakeholders and ensure support for change initiatives. Ideal candidates possess strong analytical skills, experience in change management, and excellent communication abilities. This role offers a competitive salary and an outstanding pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working

26 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Outstanding pension scheme

Health and dental cashplan

Qualifications

• Experience with established change management methodologies and frameworks (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR).
• Significant experience working within a change portfolio environment.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development, and implementation of change management strategies.
• Engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ensure buy-in and support for change initiatives.

Skills

Established change management methodologies

Stakeholder management

Agile delivery environment

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Change management certification (e.g., Prosci, ACMP)

Job description

This is an exciting time of change for the RNLI. We are embarking on several organisation-wide change programmes that will improve the experience of our volunteers, supporters, and our people. This presents an opportunity for you to help us define and shape a new and improved approach to change management at the RNLI. We need you to help us understand what good change management looks like - from initial inception through to making sure change has been embedded appropriately. We'll be looking for your energy and passion for change to help us shift to this new approach.

Role: Portfolio Change Manager

You will lead the planning, development, and implementation of change management strategies and plans. Supported by colleagues in the central portfolio office, you will engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to ensure buy-in and support for change initiatives.

Requirements:

• Experience with established change management methodologies and frameworks (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR).
• Significant experience working within a change portfolio environment, ideally with exposure to both Agile and Waterfall delivery environments.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proven experience in technology-enabled and business change.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with project management principles and practices.
• Change management certification (e.g., Prosci, ACMP) is desirable but not essential; relevant experience is also valued.

If you have the necessary qualities, skills, and experience, and want to contribute to saving lives at sea, we would love to hear from you.

About RNLI

Our purpose is to save lives at sea. RNLI lifesavers are ready to launch 24/7 to rescue those in danger. Join our dedicated team behind the scenes to support our lifesavers in operating to the highest standards and saving lives.

Benefits:

• Salary: £49,492 to £58,226 (dependent on experience)
• Flexible working
• 26 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Outstanding pension scheme (contributions of up to 16%)
• Life assurance
• Health and dental cashplan