Technology Engagement and Change Enablement Lead

Elsevier; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Pension Plan

Home, office, or commuting allowance

Generous vacation entitlement

Flexible working hours

Employee Assistance Program

Personal Choice budget and employee‑dr

Job summary

A global leader in information and analytics is seeking a Technology Engagement and Change Enablement Lead in Greater London. This role involves supporting strategic optimization initiatives and enhancing engagement within the Technology Infrastructure Operations division. The ideal candidate is adaptable, proactive, and skilled in communication and relationship building. The company fosters a culture of innovation and offers flexible working hours along with various employee benefits. Join us to make a significant impact on advancing science and improving health outcomes.

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of strategic change for culture and engagement.
• Resilient individual with initiative and independence.
• Highly adaptable to evolving organizational needs.

Responsibilities

• Support TIO Optimisation VP with initiatives for efficiency and productivity.
• Own key engagement activities supporting strategic OKRs.
• Perform data analysis on extensive and confidential datasets.
• Coordinate learning initiatives across TIO and track completion.
• Collaborate across on‑site, remote and global teams to meet requirements.

Skills

High Emotional Quotient (EQ)

Goal-focused

Adaptability

Proactive problem-solving

Effective communication skills

Building trust

Job description

Technology Engagement and Change Enablement Lead

Do you enjoy building, planning, and owning ongoing community and engagement initiatives?

Do you enjoy working across multiple business areas and teams?

About the team:

Our team at Elsevier drives technology excellence and fosters continuous improvement and innovation. The Tech X team is embedded in and collaborates across the Technology Infrastructure Operations (TIO) division to optimise processes and enhance efficiency. We leverage best practices and cutting‑edge tools to support Elsevier's agile and sustainable culture. We engage with global teams, organising workshops and events to promote knowledge sharing. By building strong relationships and maintaining open communication, we align our technology initiatives with organisational goals and deliver impactful results.

About the role:

The Technology Engagement and Change Engagement Lead will work with the TIO Optimisation VP to build, plan and own ongoing community and engagement initiatives, as well as supporting strategic TechX optimisation in TIO through aiding the rollout of tools to help teams in their efficiency efforts. The role will focus on working with colleagues within TIO as well as equivalent SMEs across Technology, building relationships and leveraging best practices to support the Elsevier goal of building an agile and sustainable culture.

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting TIO Optimisation VP, in their capacity as TechX representative, with initiatives aimed at supporting optimisation, efficiency and productivity.
• Owning key TIO engagement activities that support strategic OKRs, including global team meeting coordination, local learning, and knowledge‑sharing activities (e.g. highlighting and encouraging reuse, identifying TOIL reduction and modernisation opportunities) and driving implementation of TIO EOS action plans through leading colleague working group.
• Performing moderately complex data analysis on extensive and confidential data sets, including EOS, Office Vibe and Trusted Partner Survey results.
• Supporting Optimisation VP in coordination of TIO‑wide learning initiatives and tracking of completion, including support for embedding Accessibility skills.
• Working between on‑site, remote and global TIO teams to ensure requirements are being met.

Requirements:

• Have an in‑depth understanding of the importance of strategic change for culture and engagement and the value they bring to a global organisation – demonstrates high EQ.
• Be a goal‑focused, initiative‑taking, and resilient individual, able to work independently and bring well‑considered proposals for consideration.
• Be highly adaptable to the changing needs of the organisation – and able to pivot their approach to meet those evolving needs.
• Proactive and “big‑picture” approach to, and genuine curiosity for, problem‑solving – energised by spotting opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Highly adaptable verbal and written communication and facilitation skills that allow for effective engagement across all levels of the organisation, including confidence in engaging with senior leaders.
• Ability to build trust quickly and with authenticity, leveraging network across TIO and wider the Technology organisation to support delivery of TIO and TechX goals.

Join our team and contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence. If you are ready to advance your career and make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long‑term goals.

• Working flexible hours – flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

Working for you

• Comprehensive Pension Plan
• Home, office, or commuting allowance.
• Generous vacation entitlement and option for sabbatical leave
• Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Family Care leave
• Flexible working hours
• Personal Choice budgetInternal communities and networks
• Various employee discounts
• Recruitment introduction reward
• Employee Assistance Program (global)

About the business –

A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world’s grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.