The Opportunity
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a Lead Change Manager with experience of supporting the people side of change across a programme or portfolio of change projects, to join the Strategic Change Service within the Corporate Services Group.
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 strategic change programme/projects 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.
The successful candidate will be aligned to specific programme delivery and will be responsible for coordinating and managing the activity that prepares and supports individuals/groups of individuals to adopt and sustain planned changes. You will also support programme and project sponsors and leads by planning and managing their activity required to support the change.
You can access information on our current portfolio on our Strategic Initiatives webpage.
This post is open-ended (permanent) and 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 role is grade UE09 and the salary scale for the post is £63,606 - £78,469 per annum.
Your Skills And Attributes For Success
- Significant evidenced practical experience of managing the people side of change within a large strategic programme or portfolio with deep understanding of change management methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability of creating and coordinating plans across multiple concurrent changes, ensuring strategic alignment, stakeholder readiness, and sustainable adoption across the organisation.
- Excellent interpersonal skills allowing you to develop positive working relationships and influence diverse stakeholder groups including board members, senior leaders and programme teams.
- Skilled at managing conflicting priorities and organisational sensitivities, with a high level of emotional intelligence.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision accurately and consistently to high standards with a passion for continuous improvement.
- Experience managing change professionals within a programme or project team.
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Application Information
Please submit a CV and Cover Letter by the closing date
8 th September 2025, 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
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On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore 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
8 th September 2025.
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 probably be held the week commencing
22 nd September 2025.
- The interview will consist of a task or presentation, followed by a competency-based interview and should last around 1 hour. You will be provided with details of the task or presentation if shortlisted for interview.
About Us
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