Strategic Change Lead – Secure Government Transformation

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited seeks an experienced Change Manager to lead change strategies and delivery across complex or secure government projects within its Secure Government division. You will shape messaging, coordinate stakeholder engagement, and produce high-quality artefacts to support adoption of change.

Hybrid working is supported; on security-driven projects, onsite collaboration is required. The role entails planning, governance, and guiding multidisciplinary teams to tangible,

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering change initiatives within complex or secure digital environments.
• End-to-end communications and engagement activities to support adoption of change.
• Experience delivering Change Impact Assessments and Training Needs Analysis.
• Ability to design and implement change strategies, plans and communications.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Confident in advising clients, shaping recommendations and presenting insights.
• Experience with structured and agile delivery methodologies.
• Strong facilitation skills, leading workshops and engagement sessions with minimal support.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of change activities to support successful client transformation.
• Shape change strategies and assess impacts across complex or secure environments.
• Plan and coordinate stakeholder engagement activity.
• Act as a trusted adviser to stakeholders.
• Produce high-quality change artefacts and documentation.
• Manage risks, dependencies and support structured delivery.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams to deliver clear, evidence-based outcomes.
• Work autonomously while collaborating with senior change leaders.
• Drive the change agenda forward across projects.
• Ensure adoption of change through a structured, people-centered approach.

Skills

Change management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Agile methodologies

Risk management

Workshop facilitation

Multidisciplinary teams

Data analysis

Job description

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited seeks an experienced Change Manager to lead change strategies and delivery across complex or secure government projects within its Secure Government division. You will shape messaging, coordinate stakeholder engagement, and produce high-quality artefacts to support adoption of change.

Hybrid working is supported; on security-driven projects, onsite collaboration is required. The role entails planning, governance, and guiding multidisciplinary teams to tangible,