Change Lead
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£50,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2431 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 52% sure that is the right code. Hilton Foods is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
This could also be SOC 2440 (Business and financial project management professionals). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2431 Management consultants and business analysts Most likely code | £35,100 | £40,200 | £45,200 | £50,200 |
2440 Business and financial project management professionals Also possible | £39,500 | £45,200 | £50,800 | £56,500 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
The Change Lead will support the delivery of Mission 2 by leading change activity for an assigned functional initiative across People & Culture, Finance or IT.
Working directly with the relevant Initiative Lead, the role will translate future operating model designs into practical change activity that prepares leaders, teams and colleagues for changes to structures, roles, processes, governance, capabilities and ways of working.
The Change Lead will apply the Mission 2 Change Strategy, drawing on Kotter and ADKAR, and will combine change management capability with relevant functional experience to ensure change approaches reflect the operational reality of the business.
This role is offered as a Fixed Term Contract of 12 months.
Key Accountabilities
Change Planning & Impact
Develop and deliver the change plan for the assigned initiative, aligned to the Mission 2 Change Strategy.
Identify the organisational and people impacts arising from future operating model changes.
Ensure change activity is integrated with initiative milestones, design and implementation planning.
Stakeholder & Leadership Engagement
Identify key stakeholders and assess their impact, influence and readiness for change.
Work with functional leaders to build understanding, sponsorship and ownership.
Facilitate engagement, workshops and leadership briefings where required.
Readiness & Adoption
Assess readiness for implementation and identify barriers to successful adoption.
Develop interventions to support colleagues through changes to roles, processes and ways of working.
Monitor adoption and identify where further support or reinforcement is required.
Change Methodology
Apply Kotter and ADKAR appropriately to support organisational mobilisation and individual adoption.
Support the development and mobilisation of Change Makers within the assigned function.
Adapt change approaches based on stakeholder feedback and business context.
Communications & Capability
Translate complex operating model changes into clear and practical messages for affected audiences.
Identify communication, learning and capability requirements arising from the change.
Work with Communications, Learning and other programme teams to coordinate delivery.
Programme Integration
Work closely with the Initiative Lead and Change Manager to identify change risks, dependencies and emerging issues.
Provide clear visibility of change readiness and adoption risks.
Ensure lessons and insights are shared across Mission 2 initiatives.
Key Experience, Knowledge And Skills
Practical understanding and application of Kotter and ADKAR.
Experience supporting changes to operating models, structures, processes or ways of working.
Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation and influencing skills.
Ability to translate complex change into practical implications for different audiences.
Strong planning and organisation skills.
Experience Within The Relevant Functional Area
People & Culture / HR
Finance
IT / Digital / Technology
Desirable
Experience implementing new operating models.
Experience working within global or multi-site organisations.
Formal change management qualification or accreditation.
Would Suit Someone Who Is….
Comfortable moving between strategic design and practical implementation.
Credible working with senior functional stakeholders.
Able to influence without direct authority.
Structured, adaptable and comfortable working in ambiguity.
Focused on adoption and business outcomes rather than simply completing change activities.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Hilton Foods, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Management consultants and business analysts (SOC 2431) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~251k in sample- Middle half £40,196–71,188
- Median £53,820
- Going rate £50,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £35,100–45,200
Similar sponsored roles
See all UK visa jobsNo close matches live right now.
Browse more sponsored jobs at Hilton FoodsAbout sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Hilton Foods holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2431 going rate of £50,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.