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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # TRU Business Change Manager - **Company:** TransPennine Express Limited - **Location:** Manchester, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, PRINCE2, Microsoft SharePoint, Computer Networking Systems, Office365 - **Published:** July 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9ac3a6256a8604fe ## About the Role * Accredited in a recognised Change Management methodology, such as Prosci, APMG, or an equivalent framework. * Proven experience applying Prosci Change Management principles and tools to successfully deliver business change initiatives and transformation programmes. * Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships, influence decision-making, and support successful change outcomes. * Experienced in delivering Change Impact Assessments, stakeholder engagement activities, communication plans, and training interventions to support business readiness and sustainably embed * Excellent interpersonal skills, enabling effective engagement with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. * A persuasive, empathetic, and confident communicator, able to build trust, encourage collaboration, and manage challenging conversations constructively. * Strong networking and relationship-building capability, developing productive partnerships across teams, functions, and external organisations. * A collaborative team player, able to work effectively with project teams, business leaders, and operational colleagues to deliver shared objectives. * Excellent report writing and presentation skills, with experience producing change plans, communication and engagement strategies stakeholder updates, and impact assessment. * Able to manage multiple priorities and competing demands, ensuring key deliverables are achieved within agreed timescales. * Adaptable and self-sufficient, capable of working effectively in dynamic and evolving environments. * Proactive and self-motivated, demonstrating initiative and ownership to drive change activities forward. * Resilient and calm under pressure, maintaining focus and professionalism when managing complex challenges. * Competent user of Microsoft 365 applications, including: + PowerPoint - developing presentations, workshop materials, and stakeholder communications. + Excel - analysing data, tracking progress, and producing management information. + SharePoint - managing documents, collaboration sites, and information sharing. * Analytical and forward-thinking, able to assess impacts, identify risks, and anticipate potential challenges. * A confident problem solver, capable of developing practical solutions and overcoming resistance barriers to successful change adoption. Desirable experience & capability * A qualification in and / or experience of communications management / practice * A qualification in and / or experience of Organisational Development (OD) * A qualification in and / or experience of Project Management (e.g. PRINCE2) * Prior experience of supporting large-scale multi-organisational transformation * Familiarity with e-publishing platforms / products (e.g. Staffbase) * IR / TU consultation and engagement experience * Rail industry experience not necessary The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) is a fundamental part of the Government's Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) proposals, which fall within their wider Integrated Rail Plan (IRP). ## Description A great opportunity has arisen in our Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) programme. We are seeking an experienced Change Manager to join the programme team. In this role you will make a pivotal contribution, helping the TRU programme meet its objectives, on time and on budget, by overseeing the non-technical (people) side of the transformation. The TRU is a transformative, multi-billion pound railway programme that will better connect passengers in the North between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and York. It will transform the TransPennine main line into a high-performing, reliable railway, bringing more frequent, more reliable, faster, greener trains. You can find out more about it here. You will lead TRU's change workstream, with responsibility for all internal people and organisational readiness activity, ensuring the programme approach takes full account of all human factors / risks. Key outputs and deliverables include, conducting Change Impact Assessments to understand the scale, complexity, and impact of change on affected stakeholder groups, ensuring successful adoption and long-term reinforcement. Responsible for assessing organisational change risk, developing mitigation strategies, and implementing tailored change management plans and engagement strategies aligned to project objectives. The role requires proactive stakeholder engagement across TRU/ TPE to build commitment, drive readiness, and embed sustainable new ways of working. This includes applying a range of dynamic engagement approaches, both directly and through leaders and change networks, to support colleagues through transition, helping them understand, embrace, and confidently operate within the future state while maintaining a strong focus on safety, performance, and business outcomes. As part of your responsibilities, you will identify and assess all TRU/TPE interdependencies to ensure these are appropriately and safely managed. 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