Change Lead

Role Type: Day Rate Contract

Duration: Circa 6 Months

About the Role:

The Change Lead is responsible for developing and executing change management strategies and to support business initiatives. This role ensures employees are engaged, informed, and supported throughout the change process, minimizing resistance and maximizing adoption and sustained change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement change management plans for projects or programs (including stakeholder engagement, change impact assessments, and readiness plans).
• Identify change risks and create mitigation strategies.
• Work with project teams, HR, and leadership to ensure change is smoothly and successfully implemented.
• Measure and monitor change adoption, employee feedback, and readiness.
• Create and execute strategic internal communications plans aligned with change objectives.
• Develop clear, consistent messaging across various channels (e.g., email, intranet, newsletters, town halls, FAQs).
• Write and edit communication materials tailored for different stakeholder groups.
• Advise leaders and stakeholders on effective communication styles and strategies.
• Ensure alignment with corporate branding and tone of voice.
• Build strong relationships with project sponsors, business leaders, and impacted teams.

Skills & Experience:

• Recent experience in change management (senior/ Lead role).
• Experience supporting enterprise-wide change initiatives.
• Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, SharePoint), and communication platforms.
• Knowledge of change management frameworks (e.g., PROSCI/ADKAR, Kotter) is preferred.

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It’s why over 80 of the world’s top 100 brands trust RWS to drive innovation, inform decisions and shape brand experiences.

With 60+ global locations, across five continents, our teams work with businesses across almost all industries. Innovating since 1958, RWS is headquartered in the UK and publicly listed on AIM, the London Stock Exchange regulated market (RWS.L).

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