Change Adoption Manager - IT

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Change Adoption Manager to join a Change and Improvement Team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Education or Public Sector Change experience is essential for this role.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering one of the organisation's most ambitious strategic initiatives. You will lead the people side of change across the learner analytics programme, ensuring new technologies, processes and ways of working are successfully Embedded to achieve lasting benefits for staff and the wider institution.
Working closely with senior leaders, project teams and stakeholders across the organisation, you will develop and deliver effective change adoption strategies that maximise engagement, minimise resistance and ensure our investment in digital and analytics capabilities delivers real value.

About the Role
As Change Adoption Manager, you will be responsible for designing and implementing change management approaches that support successful adoption across major transformation projects. Acting as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, you will help teams navigate change and build organisational readiness for the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead change adoption activity across the learner analytics programme and other strategic initiatives as required.
• Develop and implement stakeholder engagement, communications and adoption plans.
• Identify, assess and manage resistance to change, ensuring risks are mitigated effectively.
• Coach project teams, managers and senior leaders on change management best practice.
• Monitor adoption, engagement and business readiness, ensuring measurable benefits are realised.
• Act as the subject matter expert for change management approaches and methodologies.
• Support the development of a consistent, institution-wide approach to change and transformation.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels to drive commitment and engagement.

About You
You will be an experienced change professional with a proven ability to lead complex organisational change programmes, particularly those involving technology, digital transformation or analytics.You will be confident in influencing senior stakeholders, capable of engaging diverse audiences, and passionate about helping people embrace new ways of working.

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrable experience leading complex, technology-enabled organisational change programmes.
• Strong track record of delivering successful adoption outcomes and measurable business benefits.
• Experience operating within complex, Matrix organisations and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, coaching and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Expertise in recognised change management methodologies, such as PROSCI, ACMP, CMI, or equivalent practical experience.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience supporting data, digital or analytics-driven transformation programmes.

What does this role involve?
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a forward-thinking environment. You'll work on a high-profile strategic programme, collaborate with talented colleagues across the institution, and help shape how change is delivered and adopted for years to come. If you are passionate about driving successful change, influencing positive outcomes and helping organisations realise the full value of their transformation investments, we'd love to hear from you.

What you need to do now

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