Lead Business Change Manager
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Job description
This is an opportunity to join a dynamic Business Change Team as Business Change Lead. The role will offer you a fantastic opportunity to work at the forefront of transformation with senior internal and external stakeholders and to lead the team in delivering significant operational benefits and transformational change.
Data Services and Analytics consist of technical and non-technical professionals from a wide variety of backgrounds, we are the hub of data expertise within the department. We support our teams with structured learning, both formal and on-the-job, mentoring and feedback., * Provide visible and effective leadership by developing a clear vision for Business Change.
- Champion best practice business change management whilst fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Maintain strategic oversight of change across the department and prioritise resources effectively.
- Build capability within the team through coaching and motivation to achieve high performance.
- Collaborate with key external Stakeholders, the Benefits Manager and Project Managers to ensure benefits are realised and new capabilities are adopted.
- Understand the impact of the change ensuring effective mitigations are in place to enable a seamless transition to business as usual.
- Lead the development of the project communications plan, ensuring alignment with stakeholder and project needs.
- Identify, analyse and manage stakeholders through a robust engagement plan, ensuring strong relationships with senior stakeholders and internal and external networks are built and maintained.
- Lead a small team of Business change Managers.
Working pattern
Due to the business requirements of this role, it is only available on a full-time basis. However, compressed hours are available., All Civil Servants are expected to comply with the Civil Service Code, and its core values of integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality.
Additional Security Checks
As well as successfully obtaining UK Security Vetting clearance, candidates will be subject to a range of additional checks. The range of checks carried out will depend on whether you are a current Home Office employee, existing civil servant or an external new entrant as well as the role requirements. The level of Criminal Record Check required for this role is SC. Further details are included in the Notes to Candidates.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct.
If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
Reasonable Adjustments
If a person with disabilities is at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
- Contact Government Recruitment Service via HOrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs
- Complete the "Assistance Required" section in the "Additional Requirements" page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you're deaf, a language service professional
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
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Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check .
See our vetting charter . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks., * UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Requirements
Do you have experience in Presentation skills?, You will demonstrate a passion for Business Change and possess the following skills or proven experience:
- Must have significant relevant experience in business change management within large transformation programmes.
- Demonstrates inclusive leadership in complex environments, using sound judgment to deliver strategic outcomes and motivate high-performing, diverse teams.
- Communicates clearly and persuasively across varied audiences, ensuring accessibility and understanding of complex information.
- Applies recognised change management approaches to assess and mitigate impacts, supporting smooth transitions for colleagues and customers.
- Leads effective stakeholder engagement strategies, fostering collaboration and securing buy-in from senior leaders to enable successful change.
- Defines and evaluates business readiness criteria to ensure inclusive and efficient implementation of change initiatives.
- Maintains a benefits-led approach, ensuring measurable value and positive outcomes for all impacted groups.
- Experienced in coaching and mentoring geographically dispersed teams, with a commitment to developing talent and promoting equal opportunities.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of leading complex and high-profile change initiatives.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical jargon into easily digestible information, adapting style to the audience., * Leadership
- Communicating and Influencing
- Managing a Quality Service
- Changing and Improving
Benefits & conditions
In addition to your salary, a career with the Home Office offers a range of benefits, including:
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%.
- In-year reward scheme for one-off or sustained exceptional personal or team achievements.
- 25 days annual leave on appointment, rising with service to 30 days.
- Eight days of public holidays, plus one additional privilege day.
- Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office.
- See more of our benefits on our careers website., If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Civil Service recruitment principles and you wish to make a complaint, then contact the Government Recruitment Service via HOrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response that you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission.
