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About the Role
We are looking for 2 experienced Change Leads to play a pivotal role in supporting the successful adoption of transformational change across Arden University. Working closely with the Director of Transformation and programme leaders, you will help establish and embed a practical, scalable approach to change management that supports multiple initiatives across the University. This is an opportunity to shape how the University approaches transformation, strengthen organisational change capability and help ensure new ways of working deliver a positive and sustainable impact for staff and students.
Responsibilities
- Lead change strategies, stakeholder engagement, impact assessments, communications, adoption planning and readiness activities.
- Ensure change is understood, embraced and sustained.
- Build strong relationships with colleagues and senior leaders across the University.
- Create commitment and confidence in the changes ahead.
- Identify potential risks, dependencies and barriers to adoption.
- Ensure change activity is coordinated, proportionate and focused on delivering lasting value.
Requirements
- Significant experience leading change within large-scale transformation programmes.
- Proven track record of delivering sustainable organisational change across multiple workstreams.
- Experience working with senior leaders and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
- Demonstrable expertise in stakeholder engagement, communications, adoption and change readiness.
- Experience managing complex stakeholder landscapes and navigating competing priorities.
- Experience leading or managing teams and developing high-performing cultures.
- Strong understanding of recognised change management methodologies, such as Prosci, ADKAR, Kotter or equivalent, with the ability to adapt approaches to suit different needs.
- Excellent facilitation, coaching, presentation and communication skills.
- Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively and influentially, building trust and credibility quickly.
Skills
- Stakeholder engagement
- Communications
- Adoption planning
- Readiness activities
- Change management methodologies
- Facilitation
- Coaching
- Presentation
- Analytical skills
- Organisational skills
- Problem-solving skills
Location
- Arden campus or office
- Remote
Work Type
- Hybrid working
- Permanent
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Experienced
Education Level
- Qualification in APMG Change Management, Prosci, Agile PM, PRINCE2, APM PMQ, MSP or equivalent (Desirable)
- Degree in any discipline (Implied)
Salary/Compensations
- £70,000 - £75,000 per annum
- £4,000 per annum London weighting (if applicable)
Benefits
- 30 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas closure
- Generous Aviva pension plan with company contributions starting from 7%
- BUPA Cash Plan
- Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles)
- Access to Perkbox benefits
- Free study of any Arden course
- Discount for family and friends on Arden courses
- Golden Ticket to gift a free Arden education
About the Company
- Arden University is an aspirational and multi-award-winning university delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through passion for innovation and digital education.
- Vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.
- Expanding into new disciplines, forging worldwide partnerships, and expanding locations.
Equal Opportunity
- Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.
- If you have a disability, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.
- As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
- Actively welcome applications from all groups.