Senior Change Manager
21 hours ago
Edinburgh
Job Description Grade UE08: £50,523- £61,759 Corporate Services Group, Strategic Change Group Full Time: 35 hours per week Fixed Term: 18 months The Opportunity We are looking for exceptional Change Managers to join the Strategic Change Service within the Corporate Services Group, who are dedicated to supporting the people side of change We are an expert team of professionals advising, coordinating, supporting and co-producing strategic initiatives and improvements in partnership with our colleges and services, and their constituent schools and departments. We are driven by a commitment to deliver positive outcomes that benefit those who work, study and partner with the University. The service operates under a matrix management model with members of the service aligned to a capability team for their professional standards, development and line management, and deployed onto a strategic change programme/project for their strategic and operational delivery. The role holder will line managed by the Head of Change Management and will contribute both to the development and continuous improvement of the capability and to the operational management of programmes/projects. Candidates will be aligned to a specific programme or project delivery and will be responsible for managing the activity that prepares and supports individuals/groups of individuals to adopt and sustain planned changes. You will also support programme or project sponsors and leads by planning and managing their activity required to support the change. This post is full-time (35 hours per week). We are open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working. Colleagues are expected to be in the office for at least 2 days per week with on-campus days aligned to service and delivery requirements. The salary for this post is £50,253 - £61,759 per annum. Your Skills And Attributes For Success • Significant evidenced practical experience of either change management or working within a University in a business areas supporting people in the implementation and adoption of improvement projects., • Experience of change management planning and delivery including approaches to managing change successfully., • Strong engagement skills which support the development and implementation of people change., • Excellent organisation and time management skills to plan and organise project change management activities., • Ability to work with minimum supervision accurately and consistently to high standards, • Able to work effectively in a team and in partnership with stakeholders and develop positive working relationships. Click to view a copy of the full Job Description (opens new browser tab) Application Information Please submit a CV and Cover Letter ensuring your skills and experience are aligned with the job description and its essential criteria. Within your cover letter, please outline why you are interested in the role and the skills you possess which apply to achieving success in the role. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. As a valued member of our team you can expect: • A competitive salary, • An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work., • To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community, • Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits Championing equality, diversity and inclusion The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab) The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK. Key dates to note The closing date for applications is Monday 5 January 2026 Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone. Interviews will be held week commencing 19 January 2026. • The interview will consist of a task or presentation, followed by a competency-based interview and should last no longer than 1 hour. You will be provided with details of the task or presentation if shortlisted for interview. About Us As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally. About The Team Corporate Services Group aims to support operational delivery of the University's mission, core strategic goals, and the ongoing plans of Colleges, Schools and other Support Groups. In Support Of The University's Strategy 2030, We Support And Enable The Delivery Of The University's Mission And Strategic Goals, Not The Least Of Which Is Promotion To The Staff And Student Experience. We Liase With Colleges, Schools And Other Professional Services Groups To • Develop a stimulating physical environment in which our students and staff can flourish, through our Estates, Accommodation and Catering and Events and Sports & Exercise teams;, • Enhancing the University's research and innovation success via the Edinburgh Innovations team:, • Promote responsibility for the wider environment through our Social Responsibility and Sustainability Team:, • Safeguard and service our wide-ranging research and other activities via our Health & Safety team, and our Bioresearch & Veterinary Services Team;, • Oversee and support Risk Management, Business Continuity and Emergency Management across the university;, • Support Data-Driven Innovation initiatives across the University, via the DDI Programme Delivery Office;, • Promote commercial and other endeavours both via our Corporate Development Team, and through our portfolio of Subsidiary Companies, including scholarly publishing (Edinburgh University Press) and High-Performance Computing (UoE HPCx Ltd), venture investment (Old College Capital), and accommodation, catering and events (UoE Accommodation Ltd), • We value the delivery of efficient, effective professional services in all areas, and strive for the highest standards in professional competence and best practice. Corporate Services Group (CSG) is led by Vice-Principal Corporate Services, Catherine Martin and comprises the Director's Office, professional services and specialisms within the University, and a number of subsidiary companies. For further information about the Corporate Services Group please visit the Corporate Services Group website. (opens in new browser tab).