Mission freelance Change Manager - SC Cleared - Remote - Outside IR35

Change Manager - Remote - Outside IR35

Must have an Active SC Clearance

The role covers the full change lifecycle, from strategy, impact assessment and readiness through to stakeholder engagement, communications, training, adoption and benefits realisation.
This position is suited to an experienced Change Manager with a strong background in Government, Public Sector or other highly regulated environments.

Change Manager Responsibilities

Develop and deliver comprehensive change management strategies aligned with programme and client objectives.
Conduct change impact assessments and organisational readiness assessments.
Develop stakeholder engagement, communication, adoption and business readiness plans.
Create and maintain change roadmaps, schedules and governance frameworks.
Build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders, programme leadership, operational teams and external partners.
Facilitate stakeholder workshops, discovery sessions and impact assessments.
Develop communication strategies and messaging for different stakeholder groups.
Establish and maintain change governance, reporting and control processes.
Support Change Advisory Boards (CABs) and other governance forums where required.
Manage change-related risks, issues, actions and dependencies.
Identify resistance and barriers to adoption and develop appropriate mitigation plans.
Define training requirements and support end-user training and knowledge transfer.
Monitor adoption, engagement, benefits realisation and business outcomes following implementation.
Support continuous improvement and lessons-learned activities throughout the programme.

Change Manager Skills and Experience

Extensive experience in Change Management, Business Transformation or Organisational Development.
Strong Organisational Change Management (OCM) experience.
Proven experience delivering complex transformation and change programmes.
Experience within Central Government, Public Sector, Defence, Healthcare, Local Authority or another highly regulated environment.
Strong experience conducting change impact assessments, stakeholder analysis and business readiness assessments.
Experience developing adoption strategies and supporting benefits realisation.
Strong stakeholder management with experience engaging senior client and executive stakeholders.
Experience with programme governance, risk and issue management, reporting and change control.
Strong workshop facilitation, communication, presentation, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Experience developing change communications, training strategies and engagement activities.
Strong understanding of programme and project delivery lifecycles.
Prosci or Change Management Institute (CMI) certification would be advantageous.
PRINCE2, MSP, PMP, Agile or ITIL certification would also be beneficial.
Previous Ministry of Justice (MOJ) or wider Central Government experience would be highly advantageous.

To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button.

Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted.


Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.