Business Change Manager Full Time

Reading, Oxfordshire
AWE

Information Services and Security have a vital role to play in a crucial national mission. We’re here to enable the organisation to deliver through the use of technology. As AWE transforms itself to meet the needs of the UK’s next-generation nuclear deterrent, we need to adapt to deliver data-driven decision making, flexible and future-proofed IT services, adaptable cyber security, support to a multi-billion Pound building programme, and many more.

Do you have experience of working on change programmes involving multiple stakeholders? Are you passionate about ensuring people impacted by changes understand why and what is happening? Are you ready to help prepare them for new ways of thinking and working? If you enjoy leading transformational change in an organisation that is welcoming, inclusive and forward-thinking, we have a great opportunity for you.

AWE is delivering widespread company change and you could be at the very heart of that incredible journey. The programme is supporting a change in our ways of working, our buildings, our technology, and our people, driving the organisation to better support our critical mission -the defence and security of the UK.

We have a great team that works closely together to deliver the ongoing programme and we are looking for a Business Change Manager to ensure projects and programmes are successfully embedded to create and sustain lasting change.

As a Business Change Manager you will be delivering change management activities using the company change process and tools, notably Prosci. You’ll understand how people will need work and act differently, how those changes will impact them, then you’ll create a plan for success to ensure that business benefits and outcomes are on track to deliver. You’ll also help to support the Head of Business Change in maintaining a network/community of practice of change leads and practitioners across the business.

To be shortlisted for an interview we are looking for your application to clearly evidence:

• Successful experience of delivering change management using tested principles and methodologies – previous exposure to Prosci would be advantageous
• Excellent stakeholder management skills at all levels to support impacted groups through their change journeys
• Excellent project planning, communication and presentation skills to be able to build and maintain confidence in the change approach and delivery
• The ability to work systematically to resolve problems, identify causes, anticipate resistance and make informed decisions to support a proactive plan to embed lasting change
• That you are forward-thinking, positive and action-orientated with the ability to influence others to achieve beneficial changes
• Experience of maintaining a high degree of effectiveness in a multi-task role, managing priorities and delivering to challenging timescales
• Experience of being an integral part of a Project/Programme

Location – Reading area

Salary – 48,250 – 70,000 per annum. Offers would be dependent on relevant experience but will be competitive.

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)
• Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
• Life Assurance
• Discounts – access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing – more information available on our careers site