HR Change Manager - Macildowie Recruitment and Retention : Job Details

People Change Manager - FTC 10-12 months

Salary: £70,000 - £85,000Location: Hybrid - Primarily remote with occasional travel (Office based in Northampton)Start Date: ASAP

Are you a dynamic People Change Manager looking for your next opportunity? Macildowie are seeking an experienced change professional to lead a crucial period of transformation for our client. This newly created role will be pivotal in ensuring clear, effective communication and strong employee engagement throughout the business changes, including a new till system implementation and upcoming structural changes. You will play a key role in minimising resistance and fostering alignment with change objectives across the organisation.

• Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.
• Hybrid role with most work done remotely.
• The opportunity to shape and lead transformational change in a large, multi-site organisation.
• Work closely with senior leaders and drive meaningful engagement strategies.

• Change Strategy Development: Design and implement change management strategies tailored to specific projects and organisational goals. Conduct impact assessments to understand the effects on processes, systems, and stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Identify and engage key stakeholders throughout the change lifecycle, ensuring buy-in and clear communication. Report progress to project boards, sponsors, and SLT as required.
• Communication and Training: Develop communication plans and materials to inform employees about change initiatives. Organise and, where required, deliver training sessions to ensure employees are prepared for new processes, tools, and systems.
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify risks and resistance points related to change initiatives. Develop mitigation strategies to address challenges and ensure smooth transitions.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Define success criteria and track progress against change adoption goals. Collect and analyse feedback to refine change management processes.
• Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, the People Team, and leadership to align change strategies with business objectives. Ensure dependencies are considered and efforts are aligned to maximise efficiency.
• Hands-On Approach: Act as a trusted advisor and lead execution of key change initiatives, communications, or training required to deliver change into the business.

• Experience in change management, organisational development, or people transformation.
• A strong background in communications and employee engagement.
• Ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights for senior stakeholders.
• Experience working within multi-site, cross-functional teams.
• Ability to navigate complex change initiatives and influence key stakeholders.
• Familiarity with change management principles, methodologies, and tools
• A proactive, hands-on mindset with strong problem-solving skills.

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