Senior Change Manager

Practicus; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading institution in the Higher Education sector seeks a Senior Change Manager to develop and implement strategies for a major transformation program. This fixed-term contract offers high visibility and influence within the executive leadership team. Ideal candidates will have experience in public sector transformations, strong change management skills, and exceptional communication abilities. Join us to ensure institutional readiness and adoption of significant changes until 2027.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to design and implement change management strategies.
• Experience in Higher Education, Non-Profit, or Local Government sector.
• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale business transformations.
• Familiarity with Higher Education/Public Sector environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive change management strategy.
• Conduct stakeholder analysis and impact assessments.
• Lead senior-level workshops and feedback sessions.
• Track and report on adoption metrics and staff engagement.
• Act as an expert advisor on change management to executives.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Analytical skills

Communication

Communication

Education

Change Management certification (e.g., APMG)

Job description

Are you a highly strategic and empathetic Senior Change Manager with a proven ability to design, implement, and lead change management strategies across an entire institution?

We are working exclusively with a globally recognised, values-driven institution in the Higher Education/Public Sector to source a Change Manager to join their Strategic Projects team. This is a critical role responsible for ensuring institutional readiness and acceptance of a major transformation program aligned with their long‑term strategy.

This is a Fixed‑Term Contract (FTC) through 2027, offering stability and high exposure to executive leadership.

Your Core Responsibilities: 🏆📈

This role requires a proactive and autonomous leader to design and deliver the cultural and adoption roadmap for a major strategic program.

• Change Strategy Design: Immediately developing a comprehensive change management plan and strategy, ensuring it integrates with the overall program timeline and objectives.
• Impact and Readiness Assessment: Conducting in-depth stakeholder analysis and impact assessments to understand cultural readiness, identify resistance, and secure champions.
• Adoption and Engagement: Leading senior‑level engagement and facilitation (workshops, feedback sessions) in close partnership with HR and Communications teams.
• Metric Reporting: Defining, tracking, and reporting on adoption metrics and staff engagement levels to demonstrate the success and acceptance of the program.
• Strategic Advisory: Acting as the expert advisor on change management to the executive leadership team, operating with high influence and strategic input.

We require a seasoned change leader who understands the specific constraints and cultural nuances of the public sector.

• Sector Background: Experience in the Higher Education, Non‑Profit/Charity, or Local Government sector is desirable.
• Change Focus: Demonstrated success in leading large‑scale business transformation initiatives (i.e., streamlining structures and processes). This is not focused on IT or physical building change.
• Professional Qualification: Change Management certification (e.g., APMG) is highly desirable.
• Working Style: You are a strategic self‑starter with exceptional analytical skills, resilience, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders in a complex, values‑driven environment.
• Communication: Exceptional listening and communication skills are essential to manage stakeholders.