Change Programme Manager

Change Programme Manager – £333 per day – 13 Weeks

Lorien is supporting a key public sector client in the recruitment of an experienced Change & Transformation Programme Manager to lead a high-profile service redesign and organisational change initiative. This role will focus on workforce transition, governance, implementation planning and embedding new operating models across a complex stakeholder environment.

Title: Change Programme Manager

Duration: 13 Weeks Initially with potential 13 week extension

Location: Inverness (Predominantly Remote with occasional travel to Inverness office)

Rate: £333 per day inside IR35

Essential Skills, Competences, Experience and Relevant Qualifications

• Significant experience leading complex organisational change and service redesign programmes.

• Experience implementing new organisational structures and operating models.

• Demonstrable experience delivering workforce transition, restructuring and consultation activity.

• Experience working closely with senior leadership teams, HR functions and key stakeholders.

• Strong governance, programme management and implementation planning experience.

• Experience developing transition plans and embedding new ways of working.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills to influence at all levels.

• Experience managing programme risks, issues, dependencies and delivery milestones.

• Experience facilitating workshops and supporting teams through organisational change.

• Experience producing reports, updates and recommendations for senior stakeholders.

Desirable Skills

• Public sector experience.

• Experience within local government environments.

• Experience leading organisational redesign or transformation programmes.

• Knowledge of workforce planning and organisational development practices.

• Relevant Programme, Project or Change Management qualifications.