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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Transformation Lead - **Company:** Manchester City Council - **Location:** Manchester, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £68,352.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, PRINCE2, Sap Finance, HR Software - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5820100671 ## About the Role * Experience of end-to-end behaviour Change Delivery * Communication Skills: Can effectively transfer key and complex information to all levels of staff, adapting the style of communication as necessary and ensuring that this information is understood. * Research and Intelligence: Ability to conduct research using a variety of techniques, to gather evidence and evaluate intelligence, recording in compliance with documented standards. * Planning and Organising: Excellent time management skills, creating own work schedules, prioritising, preparing in advance and setting realistic timescales for own self and others. Has the ability to visualise a sequence of actions needed to achieve a specific goal and how to estimate the resources required. * Problem Solving and Decision Making: Bases decisions on assessment of critical risks against the achievement of objectives, enabling practical solutions to be developed. * Project and Change Management: Proven experience of successfully managing and delivering a range of projects and support packages within a structured project or change management structure such as PRINCE 2, APMG, PROSCI or equivalent. Ability to plan, direct and coordinate activities to manage and implement interrelated projects from project initiation through to implementation. * Strategic Thinking: Ability to identify best practice and analyse trends and patterns to develop ideas for the strategy of the service. * + Proven experience of successfully managing change projects and delivering a wide range of complex projects within a diverse workload ## Description Working hours: 35 hours per week Contract type: Temporary until March 2027 Working style: Hybrid - Employees split their time between working remotely (e.g., from home) and working on-site (e.g., in an office). Closing date: 11.59pm, 10 August 2026 Interview method: in person Applicants must have existing right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role is subject to: * Legal right to Work: In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. * 2 References - where possible we require 3 years' history. Do you want to be at the heart of transforming how our workforce is equipped and ready for digital change? We are looking for someone to work closely with colleagues in Organisation Development & Transformation and the Finance and HR System Programme Team (who are implementing our new system) to promote and get our staff ready for the digital change to come. In this role you will need to be solution focused, with proven experience of successfully managing change including delivering a range of support materials and supporting staff through implementations to achieve business benefits. The Transformation team forms one of the 6 functional areas within Organisational Development &Transformation, and duties include: * Supporting the internal digital transformation of the Corporate Core through modernising and improving ways of working for all * Helping the workforce to be ready for change with the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to adopt new systems and ways of working * Delivery activity in support of developing a culture of high trust and high accountability with clear expectations of people, systems, and processes * Drive work to embed the Our Manchester values across the organisation This role will work closely with the team delivering the new cloud-based SAP Finance and HR system. It will support the organisation to adapt to new ways of working by enabling staff to self-serve for Finance and HR tasks. This will involve leading change management activity, engaging staff, and creating practical tools to help the workforce navigate and adopt the changes., For queries about the role contact: Esther Richmond - [email protected] Please demonstrate in your supporting statement the following requirements, We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the recruiting panels minimum shortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below: * Members of the Armed Forces and veterans * Are currently in care, or have previously been in care. * If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term condition * Have you completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme or any MCC positive action programmes? When You Join Us We're a Disability Confident Employer, offering: * A workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work. * Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice. * A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability-friendly., In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship. Pre-Employment Checks If you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre-employment checks will depend on the role you've applied for, see the top of the advert for details. These checks are an important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our workforce and the community we serve. Other relevant information We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we'll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role. For more information about the role, please ensure that you read the role profile attached. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Calculate your take home pay. 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