Senior - Principal Consultant - Change Management

£50,000-£80,000 / Yearly bonus + Hybrid Working: Depending on experience.

Overview

Leveraging your expertise Change Management, you will be responsible for contributing to the success of our clients by delivering expert services, developing strong client relationships, becoming their trusted advisor, and consistently providing expert solutions.

We deliver measurable value for clients across defence, private and public sector environments. We have an extensive range of service capabilities and expertise provided by our best-in-class team which we are seeking to expand. We are looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Change Manager to deliver for our clients, and act as a subject matter expert within our business.

The work will be varied, stretching and you will have the chance to shape decisions that will have significant strategic influence on our, and our clients’ businesses. You will lead, guide and influence stakeholders and teams using effective communication, and utilisation of your discipline to the agreed delivery strategy. This is an outward-facing role requiring effective leadership and stakeholder engagement together with well-developed collaborative working practices and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Core Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge and demonstrable experience in change management principles, methodologies, and best practices (experience in culture change highly desirable).

• Identify change requirements and gauge organisational readiness, including demand planning, portfolio reporting, financial management and resource management.

• Directing the wider team on project delivery lifecycle, programme/governance frameworks and business partnering.

• Designing and implementing the business readiness strategies.

• Leverage adept analytical skills to inform decision-making.

• Cultivate relationships with, and influence, key stakeholders.

• Lead transformative change initiatives with exceptional communication and interpersonal talents.

• The suitable candidate will need National Security Vetting (NSV) security clearance. They will, preferably, already hold NSV to a high or very high standard, but must be able, and willing, to achieve it

Desirable

• Proven prowess in assessing organisational readiness and sculpting customised change management strategies.

• Proficiency in stakeholder analysis, engagement, and communication strategies.

• Sharp analytical mindset to identify and overcome resistance to change.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with clients, stakeholders, and project teams.

• Hands-on experience in facilitating workshops, training sessions etc.

• The ability and flexibility to add value by operating in related P3M roles.

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience delivering for Defence Sector, i.e. DE&S and Defence Digital

• Experience delivering in Central Government, i.e. Home Office, HMRC and DEFRA

• Prosci CCP, CMS, CCMP, Agile Change Agent, or other equivalent certification(s)

• Demonstrated experience successfully delivering Change Management to clients

• Ability to manage and develop people across areas of expertise

• Desirable - other relevant PM Qualifications (MoR, APM PMQ, PRINCE2, AgilePM, etc)

• Previous consulting experience preferred

The ideal candidate will have the ability to flourish in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, showcasing innovation, flexibility, and adaptability. They will; develop and maintain strong, trusting relationships with clients, through understanding client needs and delivering tailored solutions that add value; Promote i3Works' services and capabilities during client meetings, where appropriate, and always demonstrate expertise. Contribute to the preparation of bid documents and proposals where necessary, as well as marketing the organisation’s capabilities when required, including business development activities.

Our Core Values & Behaviours

Our core values, Purposeful, Dynamic & Supportive, stand us apart from our competition, are the central, driving force to i3Works’ culture and are expressed through our associated behaviours:

Purposeful

• Professionally Responsible - Builds and delivers professionalism to bring value to the organisation, stakeholders and peers.

• Driven to Deliver - Demonstrates determination, resourcefulness, and purpose to deliver the best results for and behalf of i3Works.

• Critical Thinker - Demonstrates the ability to analyse and understand data and information quickly. Uses information, insights and knowledge in a structured way to identify options, make recommendations and make robust, defendable decisions.

Dynamic

• Curious - Is future-focused, inquisitive, and open- minded; seeks out evolving and innovative ways to add value to the organisation.

• Skilled Influencer - Demonstrates the ability to influence to gain the necessary commitment and support from diverse stakeholders in pursuit of organisation value.

Supportive

• Collaborative - Works effectively and inclusively with a range of people, both within and outside of the organisation.

• Role Model - Consistently leads by example. Acts impartiality and independently, balancing personal and organisation parameters.

Role Location

Our consultants are expected to work in a hybrid environment, in accordance with our clients wishes. We require our people to be within an easily commutable distance of our Bristol office and to be able to co-locate at our client locations, which are typically within 50 miles of Bristol or along the M4/M5corridor. New clients are always coming on board, and we require our consultants to be able to work flexibly and wherever this work requires.

Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Benefits at i3Works:  

• Private healthcare/medical cover & Group life insurance

• Annual bonus scheme (dependent on personal and company performance)

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing by 1 day per each calendar year, after your 3rd anniversary with the company– rising to a maximum of 30 days + bank holidays).

• Enhanced Reservist Leave – up to 10 days paid.

• Annual leave purchase scheme (up to 5 days per year)

• 5% company pension contribution

• £250.00 annual donation towards a charity or grassroots organisation of your choice

• Personal wellness benefit of £120.00 per month, access to unlimited 1-1 counselling support and a wealth of wellbeing and support resources

• Enhanced parental leave

• Electric car leasing salary sacrifice scheme

• Cycle to work scheme (save 25-39% on a bike and accessories)

• Paid qualifications for employees at all levels

• Internal Employee Networks, regular social events throughout the year and charity fundraising activities to get involved with if you wish.

At i3Works we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We ensure that all hiring decisions are made without regard to age, race, national origin, sex, disability, gender, gender identity, religion, or any other protected characteristics, and will treat all applications with the strictest confidence. Please don’t be afraid to ask about what we can do to support your needs. All requests will be carefully and fairly considered. We wish you every success in your job search.