Business Change Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Strategic Projects Team and help drive forward the strategic agenda of one of the UK's largest and most ambitious universities. Here at Manchester Metropolitan University, we are committed to our strategy of delivering excellent education and research with impact. Key to delivering this agenda is our portfolio of strategic projects which will help transform the organisation and enhance our offer to students, staff and the wider community. These projects represent major investments by the University and are typically large scale and highly complex, involving multiple stakeholders and interdependencies across the institution. About the role: As a Business Change Manager, you will be responsible for using your expertise to partner with business leads to plan and deliver a compelling change journey that will inspire and motivate affected parties to adopt long lasting, successful change. The postholder will work with project and programme teams to define and integrate the deliverables and milestones for the change plan into a wider project/ programme plan. You will act as the subject matter expert on effective change management methodologies and strategies, providing expert advice to individuals and teams as required. This is a two-year fixed term contract in the first instance but has the possibility to be made permanent. About you:The postholder should have: An understanding and interest in how change impacts people and how change management can support positive outcomes. Strong planning and organisational skills, including the ability to contribute to project plans through the identification of deliverables. Demonstratable track record of successfully organising, managing and delivering complex change projects with positive outcomes. How to apply: Please submit your CV and covering letter which addresses how you meet the Person Specification via our application portal. NOTE: CVs alone will not be considered. Shortlisting is carried out based on your covering letter and you should be clear about how you meet each of the Person Specification criteria, detailed in the Job Description (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button), and give evidence of your change management experience.  For an informal discussion of the role please contact Lydia Wicaksono l.wicaksono@mmu.ac.uk. Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to creating an intentionally inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We understand the importance of having a diverse workforce and the benefits it can bring to ensuring diversity of thought and innovation in everything we do. We, therefore, encourage applications from our local and international communities, in particular people from ethnic minority groups, disabled people and people who identify as LGBTQIA+.