Organisational Change Manager

Water At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

As an Organisational Change Manager , you'll play a pivotal role in helping our teams adopt innovative digital solutions that are transforming how we deliver for clients across the globe. Your work won't just support change - it will enable it.

You'll be part of a high-profile global programme supporting Augmented Delivery, one of our strategic business priorities backed by executive leadership. By driving engagement, readiness, and adoption, you'll help unlock better outcomes across the entire asset lifecycle and make a measurable impact on how we work, collaborate, and deliver value.

This is an opportunity to influence change at scale, work with senior stakeholders, and leave a lasting mark on a business investing heavily in its digital future.

Big transformations succeed when people come with them.

What's In It For You

Work on Transformation That Matters

Join a global programme with real visibility, executive sponsorship, and genuine business impact.

Accelerate Your Career

Build your change leadership expertise through hands-on experience delivering large-scale digital transformation, supported by ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Flexibility & Global Reach

Based anywhere in the UK or Europe, you'll remain part of your home team while collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders across our international business.

? Expand Your Network

Partner with leaders, product teams, and diverse stakeholder groups from around the world, growing your influence and professional connections.

Be Part of a Team That Loves What It Does

Work alongside supportive, forward-thinking colleagues who value collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

We Offer

Competitive salary:  We offer compensation that reflects your skills and experience

️ 24 days holiday + option to buy a further 10 days

Robust Pension Contributions: We offer enhanced pension contributions up to 10% to secure your future

⚕️ Comprehensive Health Coverage: Single medical cover and Digital GP service, with options to add your partner and family

Family Planning Support: Access to fertility healthcare and family planning services

‍‍‍ Enhanced Parental Leave: Enjoy enhanced parental leave pay and free membership to employee assistance and parental programs

Employee Networks: We are committed to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting colleagues of different backgrounds

4️⃣   Life assurance at 4x your salary

♿ Income Protection: Financial security in case of long-term illness or injury

Wellbeing Hub: Free access to wellbeing apps like Calm and Daily Burn

P rofessional Development: We cover professional membership fees and provide continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities

Community Engagement: Participate in charity matched-funding, paid volunteering time, and charitable donations

Locations: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Bristol, Exeter, Leeds, Cardiff, Stockton on Tees, Peterborough, Warrington, Newcastle upon Tyne, York

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Grade : Principal Consultant

About the Opportunity

This is more than a change management role - it's a chance to help people embrace the future of digital delivery.

Working closely with Product Owners and programme teams, you'll develop compelling cases for change, assess organisational impacts, and create strategies that drive adoption and long-term success.

You'll lead key change management activities across the programme, including:

☑️ Stakeholder engagement and influence

☑️ Change impact assessments and readiness planning

☑️ Risk and resistance management

☑️ Communications and engagement strategies

☑️ Training and learning approaches

☑️ Go-to- planning and adoption tracking

Using proven methodologies such as Prosci ADKAR®, you'll tailor change strategies to different audiences, navigate complex stakeholder environments, and ensure people are equipped, informed, and ready to succeed.

If you're energised by helping organisations adapt, improve, and thrive through change, you'll feel right at home here.

Here's what you'll need

✅ A recognised change management qualification (e.g. Prosci ADKAR®, APMG Change Management)

✅ Proven experience applying change management principles within complex transformation or digital change programmes

✅ Strong capability in using change metrics, insights, and adoption measures to drive outcomes

✅ Experience engaging and influencing diverse stakeholder groups with varying levels of impact

✅ Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills

✅ Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

✅ A collaborative mindset and the ability to build trusted partnerships across teams and functions

✅ Strong organisational awareness and confidence navigating dynamic programme environments

✅ A flexible, team-oriented approach when working with global colleagues and stakeholders

Ready to Be the Driving Force Behind Meaningful Change?

If you're looking for a role where your expertise will influence how a global organisation embraces digital transformation - and where you'll gain exposure, growth, and impact in return - we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of digital delivery on a truly global scale.

️ Jacobs offers hybrid working and a standard 40-hour working week.

Good luck with your application

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Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs .

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Locations

City State Country
Cardiff	South Glamorgan	United Kingdom
Bristol	Bristol City	United Kingdom
Reading	Berkshire	United Kingdom
Exeter	Devon	United Kingdom
Birmingham	West Midlands	United Kingdom
Manchester	Greater Manchester	United Kingdom
Leeds	West Yorkshire	United Kingdom
York	North Yorkshire	United Kingdom
Northminster	Peterborough	United Kingdom
Edinburgh	East Lothian	United Kingdom
Belfast	Antrim	United Kingdom
Newcastle	Tyne and Wear	United Kingdom
Stockton on Tees	County Durham	United Kingdom
Warrington	Cheshire	United Kingdom
London	Greater London	United Kingdom