Head of Trend & Change

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery to unlock the potential in every project.

The project: A large defence capital works programme which, over 15 years, will contribute to the upgrade of the UK’s strategic defence capability.

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

Safety first - Going home safe and well

Client focus - Deliver on our promise

Integrity - Always do the right thing

Create opportunity - For our people to excel

The Head of Trend and Change will work within the programme management office on behalf of the programme partner, liaising with a variety of stakeholders across the programme, reporting to the head of PMO.

Due to the strict security requirements, candidates must be a UK national and will need to progress through security clearance.

You’ll be responsible for:

Assessing, managing and developing change management activities including analysis and engagement.

Managing and support projects from commencement through to implementation.

Evaluating each project highlighting any areas of change to process and assess the change impact.

Ensuring a strong line of communication between the business and the stakeholders.

You’ll need to have:

Experience in a similar position using trend and change management processes and tools.

Background working with large organisations in their global change and transformation projects.

Strong communication skills with the ability to present information and communicate to individuals at all levels of an organisation.

Outstanding organisational skills, capable of managing multiple projects and timelines.

You’ll also have:

Passion driven - sense of belonging, aligned to vision and programme ideology.

Act inclusively, treating all with respect and driving diverse thinking - open minded and act inclusively

Delivering excellence - outcome driven, identifying opportunities

Integrity - complimentary and collaborative

Embed and embrace culture of health, safety and wellbeing with safety at the heart of everything we do

Safeguarding and protecting the planet - adopting a sustainable approach, making the right decisions to protect our world

Project-life balance - happiness

Challenging the status quo in pursuit of a better future - best in class and ahead of the curve, open to change

Value led approach - driven by future needs, bringing a better solution

Ever evolving - sustainable economically/people perspective

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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Qualifications & experience:

§ Experience working in a fast-moving project environment essential

§ Qualifications or related experience in trend and change management (ACMF, MSP Practitioner or APMG - Change Management)

§ Experience working on large programmes

§ Experience of nuclear or high secure sectors desirable

Schedule: Full-time

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