Change Manager

OverviewThe University of Southampton is a world-leading research-intensive university with a high-quality educational offering. Our Strategy Delivery Department is a friendly and busy team responsible for the management and delivery of strategic change across the University. We are investing in our strategic portfolio and seek an experienced and dynamic Change Manager to work across two related large transformation programmes to help deliver the University’s ambitious strategy.

The RoleYou will work in partnership with the University’s Executive leaders, programme managers, sponsors and the Associate Director of the Strategy Office to lead the change engagement strategy for these two transformational programmes. This includes leading, managing and delivering a coordinated change and engagement strategy and plan, advising on engaging initiatives for stakeholders and the wider University community, and ensuring benefits are realized. You will identify needs and expectations to enable successful change and use best practice change management methodology to overcome resistance, blockers and challenges.

About YouYou will be an experienced Change Manager and proactive problem solver who can manage multiple priorities to deliver work on time to a high standard. You’ll be a team player but also able to work independently using your initiative. A professional change management qualification or postgraduate degree is expected. You’ll be professional, clear-thinking and act as a role model within the Strategy Delivery Team.

BenefitsThe University promotes a healthy work-life balance with a generous holiday allowance (30+ days), defined benefit pension, flexible working, parental leave, and childcare provision. For more information on benefits, please visit the Benefits explained page on Recruitment at the University of Southampton.

Equality, Diversity and InclusionAs a University we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from candidates who are committed to helping us create an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ colleagues, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class backgrounds, first-generation higher education, and the Global South.

How to ApplyApply online. If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact recruitment@soton.ac.uk and we will pass your query to the hiring department. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number. Applications should be received by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date.

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