Business Change Manager

Business Change Manager – London – Holborn – 6-month interim contract – Hybrid – 3 days on site per week – PAYE £340 per day / £450 per day Umbrella - inside IR35

Reed Talent Professionals are supporting The Metropolitan Police Service in the search for a Business Change Manager to join their team. This role involves working closely with the Business Change and Comms Lead and the wider management team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing and implementing change strategies across multiple projects within a fast-paced environment.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Deputise for the Change Lead at meetings and forums, and develop appropriate reports and dashboards as required.
• Create and manage programme-wide plans for change activities, ensuring strategic alignment and effective prioritisation across multiple projects.
• Lead and facilitate workshops to identify key stakeholder groups, complete Change Impact Assessments, and conduct Training Needs Analysis.
• Support the business change lead in building relationships across the organisation to create feedback channels and understand business priorities and adoption.
• Collaborate with Change Analysts and PMO to ensure timely delivery of information, dashboards, and reports.
• Help develop and promote a programme ‘brand’ that maintains standards and consistency.
• Assist in developing assessments for business readiness to ensure all requirements are met before progressing.
• Address resistance to change through various interventions and support the programme to ensure users are ready for changes.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualification in Change Management (APMG preferred) or experience in leading and implementing change strategies
• Train the trainer experience would be very beneficial
• Ability to think strategically and act operationally, demonstrating a hands-on approach when necessary.
• Experience in e-learning, AI, web design, and creative methods of reaching large audiences.
• Proficiency in managing multiple projects and priorities, with the flexibility to adapt quickly as required.
• Excellent skills in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project).
• Proactive, creative thinker with a robust nature, able to design solutions to problems.
• Ability to challenge and engage in robust conversations with senior stakeholders regarding competing priorities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to implementing governance and quality checks.

To apply for the Business Change Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. The successful candidate will already hold SC or NPPV3 clearance, or will be willing to undergo police vetting clearance.