Change Manager

Change Manager

Transformation & Business Change

12-Month FTC Hybrid Working North West / Home Based

Successful transformation isn't just about systems - it's about people.

We're seeking an experienced Change Manager to join a growing transformation team supporting a major business-wide change programme within a leading financial services organisation.

This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to establish and embed change management practices across a portfolio of strategic initiatives.

The Opportunity

You'll be responsible for ensuring change is successfully adopted across the organisation by developing structured change plans, supporting stakeholders through transition and embedding new ways of working.

Working alongside Project Managers, business leaders and operational teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring transformation initiatives deliver lasting results.

What You'll Be Doing

• Developing and delivering change management strategies across multiple programmes
• Conducting change impact and readiness assessments
• Designing stakeholder engagement and communication plans
• Supporting leaders and sponsors through periods of change
• Managing resistance and helping teams adapt to new ways of working
• Developing training approaches and adoption activities
• Building networks of change champions across the business
• Monitoring adoption, engagement and benefits realisation
• Helping mature and embed change management capability across the organisation

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a proven track record delivering organisational change within complex environments
• Can influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
• Is experienced in change impact assessment, stakeholder management and communications
• Understands how to drive adoption and behavioural change
• Is comfortable operating in fast-moving environments with multiple priorities
• Brings strong emotional intelligence, resilience and credibility

Experience of recognised change methodologies such as Prosci, ADKAR, Kotter or similar would be beneficial.

Financial services experience is highly desirable.

Why Join?

You'll be joining at an exciting stage of a transformation journey, helping shape how change is delivered across the organisation.

The programme includes technology modernisation, process redesign, automation opportunities and wider organisational transformation, giving you the opportunity to influence significant business outcomes while establishing a lasting change capability.

For change professionals looking to make a visible impact and take ownership of meaningful transformation, this is a rare opportunity to help build something from the ground up.