Change Manager

Planning, Performance and Strategic Change (PPSC) department is a relatively new function, created to help deliver the ambitious University Strategy. Two Change Manager positions are available as part of the team, offering the exciting opportunity to help shape and influence the change and project management approach across the University.

The Change Manager is fundamental to enabling the University to embed strategic changes, driven by its ambitious Strategy 2036. This exciting, wide-ranging, influential and highly visible role consists of two key elements:

- Hands-on change management leadership across strategic projects and programmes
- Embedding change management practices across the institution, helping the University develop its change capability

As part of the PPSC department, you will work with colleagues to plan, coordinate and deliver strategic change projects as well as provide ad-hoc consultancy support to non-strategic projects. This will include leading project team(s), driving and monitoring progress and reporting through governance boards, integrating with formal external governance bodies and engagement groups.

You will need to build strong relationships and provide change management support across the University, working closely with PPSC senior leads, Directors/Heads of Academic and Professional Services Departments, and other colleagues.

Being part of the department you will collaborate closely with a team of project managers and business analysts on strategic project delivery, and work closely with strategy, planning and performance and insights teams.

Our ideal candidate will have:

- A strong understanding of change management and a proven track record in successfully influencing change
- Comfort working in ambiguity, helping to bring structure, clarity and direction to complex change initiatives
- The ability to tailor and develop approaches to change according to the environment impacted
- Experience of designing and delivering training
- An understanding of project management
- Strong influencing, negotiating and communication skills
- The ability to work with a diverse range of stakeholders
- A collaborative approach that ensures a positive working environment

Candidates with transferable skills and a clear demonstration of the right ways of working are encouraged to apply.

Two opportunities are available: one open-ended (permanent) and one fixed-term for a period of 2 years, both full-time.

Benefits include:

- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days
- Generous employer contributory pension schemes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Staff discount at Team Bath gym
- Discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses
- LinkedIn Learning and apprenticeship opportunities
- Local discounts including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
- A family-friendly workplace
- Relocation allowance
- Visa reimbursement and interest-free loan for immigration expenses
- Employee assistance services through Health Assured including access to the Wisdom app
- Staff support groups, networks and Wellbeing Champions