Strategic change project assistant

Holmes Care Group; Livingston; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Holmes Care Group as a Strategic Change Project Assistant and play a crucial role in implementing an electronic rostering system. With a fixed-term contract of 6 months, you will ensure project success by supporting coordination efforts, documenting progress, and engaging with stakeholders to drive seamless transitions in this rewarding role.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Disclosure and Barring Service/PVG application paid

Refer a Friend Scheme

Online Retail Discounts and Cash Back

Discounted Health Club memberships

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proactive and technically capable Project Assistant.
• Experience in project support or similar roles is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Lead with project coordination and action logs.
• Assist with system configuration and data preparation.
• Maintain project documentation and monitor timelines.

Skills

Project Coordination

Technical Capabilities

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

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Holmes Care Group

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Livingston, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.07.2025

Expiry Date:

16.08.2025

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Job Description:

Celebrating over 42 years in the care industry, Holmes Care Group is an award-winning, family-run care group, founded in 1982. The Group started with just one home and today employs over 1500 people across 23 homes around the UK!

From our Head Office in Upminster, Essex, we strive to ensure and oversee the best standards of care across our range of services.

Strategic Change Project Assistant

We are Holmes Care Group!

Hours: 37.5 Hours - Fixed term contract 6 months.Salary : £26,000 pro rata.

Join our growing team where we're dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents and their families. Our passionate staff are the driving force behind making this purpose a reality! Our company core values are inspired by TRUST: we are Thoughtful, Responsible, Unique, Striving for excellence and Together.

Benefits Package:

• Company pension scheme
• Disclosure and Barring Service/PVG application paid for (permanent positions only)
• Refer a Friend Scheme paying up to £500
• Opportunity to join the Blue Light Card Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Provider
• Exclusive Online Retail Discounts and Cash Back
• Discounted Health Club memberships
• Access to bespoke online and face to face training provided by Holmes Care Group
• Additional on-going training and development opportunities
• Recognition schemes including annual Staff Appreciation Week and annual National Care Awards

What does the day of a Strategic Change Assistant look like?

We are seeking a proactive and technically capable Project Assistant to support the successful delivery of a strategic change initiative — the implementation of an electronic rostering system across the organisation. This role will provide essential project support, coordination, and hands-on involvement in planning, configuring, testing, training, and go-live activities.

You will work closely with the Project Lead and key stakeholders across HR, Operations, IT, and vendor teams to ensure milestones are met and the transition is smooth, efficient, and fit for purpose.

• Support the Project Lead with day-to-day project coordination, including scheduling meetings, managing action logs, and tracking progress against the implementation plan.
• Assist with system configuration, testing, and data preparation
• Liaise with internal departments to gather user requirements, support communications, and coordinate training delivery.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, minutes, and reports.
• Monitor project timelines and help flag risks, delays, or issues requiring escalation.
• Participate in testing and help ensure defects are logged, tracked, and resolved.
• Support stakeholder engagement and change management activities, including drafting user guides and onboarding materials.
• Help ensure a smooth handover to business-as-usual teams post-implementation.

If you are ready to start a new career with the UK’s leading care home group, apply now or contact us on 01708 251 227 or [emailprotected] . Together we can make a difference.