Senior Change Manager

Identify Solutions; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Senior Change Manager in Liverpool to lead a major public-sector transformation programme. In this hybrid role, you will shape the change strategy and work closely with programme leadership and senior public-sector stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in large transformation programmes, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and a background in organisational change, particularly in public sector consultancies. The position involves oversight of impact assessments and representation at governance forums.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Change Manager on large transformation programmes.
• Strong background in organisational, digital or operating model change.
• Experience working within a consultancy, supporting public‑sector clients.
• Ability to obtain SC clearance is essential.
• Able to engage with senior stakeholders and navigate government settings.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the programme‑level change strategy.
• Lead stakeholder engagement across senior leaders and operational teams.
• Run impact assessments, readiness planning and adoption activities.
• Shape communications, training and business readiness.
• Represent change at programme boards and governance forums.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Change strategy development

Organisational change

Operational change

GDS delivery environments

Prosci change methodology

Job description

We’re supporting a consultancy delivering a major public‑sector transformation programme that is entering mobilisation. They’re looking for a Senior Change Manager to lead the people, process and organisational change from the outset.

This is not BAU change. The role will shape the change strategy, engagement approach and adoption framework across multiple workstreams, working closely with programme leadership and senior public‑sector stakeholders.

The programme is operating within a Prosci‑led change environment, and a structured change discipline is a key expectation.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the programme‑level change strategy
• Lead stakeholder engagement across senior leaders and operational teams
• Run impact assessments, readiness planning and adoption activities
• Shape communications, training and business readiness
• Represent change at programme boards and governance forums

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Senior Change Manager / Change Lead on large transformation programmes
• Strong background in organisational, digital or operating model change
• Experience working within a consultancy, supporting public‑sector clients
• Comfortable operating in GDS‑aligned delivery environments
• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and navigating complex government settings
• Ability to obtain SC clearance is essential

You will be a stronger match if you have some or all of the following:

• Experience working in a Prosci‑led change environment

Location: Hybrid – Liverpool

Working Pattern: 3 days on‑site (month one), then 2 days per week or 3 days every two weeks

If you’re someone who thrives on joining meaningful transformation programmes at the point they begin, this is a fantastic opportunity.