Senior Consultant - Business Change and Adoption

UBDS Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking consultancy in London is seeking a Senior Consultant - Business Change to lead change initiatives for public sector clients. The ideal candidate will have expertise in change management, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and relevant certifications. This role emphasizes the growth of professionals through continuous training and engagement in innovative projects across various industries.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Discretionary bonus

25 days holiday plus additional days

Electric Vehicle leasing

Contributed Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering business change projects for public sector clients.
• Strong understanding of change management methodologies and frameworks.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver change initiatives for public sector clients.
• Conduct impact assessments and readiness evaluations.
• Coach and mentor client teams on change management best practices.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Change management methodologies

Communication skills

Facilitation skills

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent experience

BCS Business Analysis certification

APMG Change Management certification

Job description

The Senior Consultant - Business Change will lead and deliver change initiatives for public sector clients, ensuring successful adoption of new processes, systems, and ways of working. This role requires strong stakeholder engagement, structured change management expertise, and the ability to operate in complex environments.

Requirements

Change Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement business change strategies aligned with client objectives.
• Conduct impact assessments and readiness evaluations.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with public sector stakeholders.
• Facilitate workshops and communication plans to drive engagement and adoption.

Delivery & Implementation

• Lead change activities across programmes and projects.
• Ensure alignment with governance frameworks and compliance requirements.

Capability Building

• Coach and mentor client teams on change management best practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience delivering business change projects for public sector clients.
• Strong understanding of change management methodologies and frameworks.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• BCS Business Analysis or Change Management certifications.
• APMG Change Management certification (Foundation and Practitioner preferred).
• Degree-level education or equivalent experience.

Benefits

Why people choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group

Professionals choose to grow their careers at UBDS Group for its reputation as a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that is deeply committed to both innovation and employee development. At UBDS Group, employees are given unique opportunities to work on cutting‑edge projects across a diverse range of industries, exposing them to new challenges and learning opportunities that are pivotal for professional growth. The Group’s culture emphasises continuous improvement, offering ample training programmes, mentorship, and the chance to gain certifications that enhance their skills and marketability.

UBDS Group fosters a collaborative environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged, allowing employees to contribute ideas and solutions that have a tangible impact on the company and its clients. This combination of professional development, a culture of innovation, and the opportunity to make meaningful contributions makes UBDS Group an attractive place for those looking to advance their careers and be at the forefront of technological and operational excellence.

Employee Benefits

• Training - All team members are offered a number of options in terms of personal development, whether it is technical led, business acumen or methodologies. We want you to grow with us and to help us achieve more.
• Private medical cover for you and your spouse/partner, offered via Vitality.
• Discretionary bonus based on a blend of personal and company performance.
• Holiday - You will receive 25 Days holiday, plus 1 day for Birthday and 1 day for your work anniversary in addition to UK bank holidays.
• Electric Vehicle leasing with salary sacrifice.
• Contributed Pension Scheme.
• Death in service cover.

About UBDS Group

At UBDS Group our mission is to support entrepreneurs who are setting new standards with technology solutions across cloud services, cybersecurity, data and AI, ensuring that every investment advances our commitment to innovation, making a difference, and creating impactful solutions for organisations and society.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.