Northumbria University is seeking a Head of Change Management.

Our vision is to be a research-rich, business-focused, professional university with a global reputation for academic excellence. As Head of Change  Management, you will play a key role in supporting stakeholders to fully engage in transformation initiatives that contribute towards achieving this Vision.  You will provide strategic leadership to this function, developing and managing our capacity and approach to change, working with colleagues right across the institution to help bring them on our change journey.  Working closely with senior leaders, you will implement change management plans for key initiatives and support them to a successful conclusion. You will lead overall communications about change initiatives. You will also be a member of the senior management team in the Vice-Chancellor's Office and the University's extended leadership team. You will directly manage a small team but will be responsible for directing activity with a much wider group.

You will have extensive knowledge of, and experience in, change management, ideally in large and complex organisations.  You will have worked with colleagues at all levels and be able to build trusted advisor relationships with key stakeholders and lead the communication of change. You will be engaging and approachable and able to work collaboratively with a variety of teams and functions, operating strategically and independently. You will bring a collaborative, collegiate, empowering and inclusive leadership approach. 

If you feel you have the expertise in managing people through change and the ambition to make a difference in a university with a growing reputation as a challenger institution, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Dan Monnery, Director of Strategic Planning, by email at daniel.monnery@northumbria.ac.uk

To apply for this vacancy please click 'Apply Now’ and submit a Covering Letter and your CV and where relevant any documents specifically request in the Role Description and Person Specification.

Northumbria University takes pride in, and values, the quality and diversity of our staff. We welcome applications from all members of the community. The University holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award in recognition of our commitment to improving employment practices for the advancement of gender equality.

We welcome applications from the UK and across the world.Visit our web pages for details about the Information and Support for International Colleagues.

Our team is currently working remotely and in future we anticipate a blended approach incorporating remote working with some campus-based engagements.

Please note this vacancy will close on 20/05/2021