Job Title: Change Lead (Contract Role)Location: Warwick (Hybrid working arrangement)Rate: £#removed# per day inside IR35 via UmbrellaContract Type: 6 Months

About the Client: Our client is a leading organisation in the Utilities industry, committed to delivering safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. With their expertise and track record, they are well-positioned to shape the sustainable future of the industry. As the pace of change accelerates, our client is dedicated to anticipating customer needs, reducing energy delivery costs, and pioneering flexible energy systems.

Job Purpose: We are seeking an experienced Change Lead to develop and deliver change management strategies across large organisations. This role will be accountable for the investigation, development, and delivery of change initiatives to support the overall goals and outcomes of a group-wide program.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead the change workstream of a specific global programme, overseeing its planning, execution, and successful implementation.
• Identify, engage, and align stakeholders from various levels of the organisation to foster a collaborative approach in planning and implementing changes.
• Collaborate with the project team to design and deliver workshops that engage the business and foster ownership of solutions.
• Ensure feedback loops are open throughout the project and adapt business change readiness plans as needed.
• Partner with internal stakeholders in the programme and the business to ensure the delivery of effective solutions.
• Support a tailored communication plan for the program, integrating existing communication plans and other business changes. Ensure stakeholders have a unified view of progress, changes, and milestones throughout the lifecycle.
• Proactively identify and address barriers to programme success, demonstrating problem-solving skills and escalation procedures to achieve desired outcomes.
• Monitor and evaluate workstream and program performance, providing regular updates and reports to senior management and other key stakeholders.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in successfully delivering change projects/programmes with a high impact on people and ways of working.
• Ability to connect and manage senior stakeholders effectively.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex strategic ideas to a wide range of audiences.
• Strong ability to design, plan, and proactively manage change and capability initiatives to completion.
• Experience in the Utilities industry is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to address barriers to programme success.

Why Join Us: Our client believes that innovation comes from the diversity of their people. They are passionate about providing a work environment where everyone feels welcome and confident to bring their whole self to work. If you are inspired by opportunity, driven to succeed, and always on the search for new ways to develop, this could be the right fit for you.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly.

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