Senior Change and Engagement Manager

CamWebDir; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

41 days annual leave

Defined benefits pension

Flexible working options

Family-friendly initiatives

Career development opportunities

Health & wellbeing support

Discounts on shopping

Rental deposit scheme

Public transport season ticket loans

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

University of Cambridge is seeking a Senior Change and Engagement Manager to lead the Change and Engagement Team within the Finance Transformation Programme. You will drive readiness activities, engage stakeholders across a complex university, and ensure staff adoption of new systems and ways of working.

The role requires strong relationship-building, team leadership, and experience guiding large-scale transformations, with a focus on Oracle Fusion and future financial processes.

Qualifications

• Lead the Change and Engagement Team in preparing colleagues for transitions to new systems, processes and ways of working.
• Guide change readiness activities and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Support successful introduction of Oracle Fusion and new financial practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Change and Engagement Team and set change strategies for the Finance Transformation Programme.
• Coordinate change readiness activities across the University, ensuring informed and supported staff.
• Collaborate with programme leaders, operational teams and training/communications colleagues.
• Validate impacts and benefits with end users throughout delivery.

Skills

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Oracle Fusion

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Job description

# Senior Change and Engagement ManagerUUniversity of CambridgeCB2 1TNvia University of CambridgePosted 20 Oct 2026Apply on cam.ac.uk →The RoleThis is an opportunity to play a leading role in a significant transformation programme at the University of Cambridge. The Finance Transformation Programme (FTP) is seeking a Senior Change Manager to join its Change and Engagement Team, helping to shape how colleagues across the University experience and adopt change.Your SkillsIn this fixed-term role, with line management responsibilities, you will lead the Change and Engagement Team in preparing finance and non-finance colleagues for the transition to new systems, processes and ways of working. Your focus will be on ensuring colleagues feel informed, supported and confident throughout the transformation journey.Working across a complex and diverse organisation, you will guide change readiness activities, engage with stakeholders at all levels, and help validate the impacts and benefits of the transformation with end users. You will support the successful introduction of Oracle Fusion and new financial ways of working, ensuring that the needs and perspectives of colleagues are reflected throughout delivery.The role offers significant opportunities to collaborate with programme leaders, operational teams, and specialist Training and Communications colleagues. It is ideally suited to a change professional who enjoys building relationships, leading teams, and helping organisations navigate large-scale transformation with confidence and clarity.Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 December 2027 in the first instance.The post is offered to internal candidates only on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.BenefitsThe University offers an excellent benefit package including:• 41 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays• Defined benefits pension schemes• Flexible working options• Family-friendly initiatives• Career development opportunities• Support for health & mental wellbeing• Discounts on shopping• Rental deposit scheme• Public transport season ticket loans• Tax-efficient bicycle and charity-giving schemesLocationThe University is supportive of hybrid working, where some work is undertaken on University premises and some in a remote working environment. The aim of our approach is to enable as many staff as possible to work in a hybrid way if they wish and where their role allows. This arrangement is subject to change and will not form a part of the contractual terms of the role.Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Alistair Catterall, FTP Change Lead via email at [e-mail] you have any questions the application process, please contact a Recruitment Administrator at Finhr\\[e-mail] closing date for applications is 06 November 2026.The interviews date for the role are planned 18 November 2026.Please quote reference AG51438 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records check) check and a security check.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.