Job Opportunities in United Kingdom
November 8, 2024
Department for Business and Trade
London
OTHER & FULL TIME & PART TIME
Change Management Lead
Details
Reference number
377885
Salary
£55,836 - £66,338
National: £55,836 - £62,823; London: £59,450 - £66,338
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Job grade
Grade 7
Contract type
Permanent
Business area
DBT - CS - Project Delivery and Change - Change Strategy and Delivery
Type of role
Project Delivery
Working pattern
Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
Number of jobs available
1
Contents
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Location
About the job
Benefits
Things you need to know
Apply and further information
Location
Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, Manchester
About the job
Job summary
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is the department for economic growth. We support businesses to invest, grow and export, creating jobs and opportunities across the country. The department’s priority outcomes are:
Your role will be within the Project Delivery and Change Directorate, specifically leading the work of Change Management Advisory. The directorate sits at the heart of the department’s Corporate Services and reports into the Chief Operating Officer (COO). It is the vision of the Change Advisory Team ‘To provide all change initiatives with the highest level of Change Management support and capability, resulting in a more resilient, change ready department’. You will support this vision by providing an advisory service to the Major Change Portfolio (and other priorities as they arise).
Utilising the DBT Change Management Framework, you’ll provide best practice advice, guidance, coaching and support to embedded change managers to assure our governance boards that change management within DBT is delivered to the highest quality. Through your coaching, you will support the upskilling of our ‘Change Practitioners’ to effectively lead change initiatives in different areas of the department.
You will also provide business critical information and insights to inform senior decision makers and work collaboratively with PD&C colleagues to create, deliver and embed solutions for new processes and ways of working.
Your role will contribute towards current ODP Enablers of ‘People & Capability’ and ‘Delivery’. You will ensure that our change professionals have access to inspiring tools and the appropriate skills and knowledge to deliver change well, considering the people impacted at all stages of project delivery.
You will be expected to consistently apply and build on your own knowledge of Change Management and support the wider team objectives.
- Redraw our rules to ensure businesses thrive, markets are competitive and consumers are protected.
- Secure investment from UK and international businesses.
- Advise, support, and promote British businesses to grow and export.
- Open up new markets for businesses by removing barriers and striking trade deals.
- Promote free trade, economic security and resilient supply chains.
Your role will be within the Project Delivery and Change Directorate, specifically leading the work of Change Management Advisory. The directorate sits at the heart of the department’s Corporate Services and reports into the Chief Operating Officer (COO). It is the vision of the Change Advisory Team ‘To provide all change initiatives with the highest level of Change Management support and capability, resulting in a more resilient, change ready department’. You will support this vision by providing an advisory service to the Major Change Portfolio (and other priorities as they arise).
Utilising the DBT Change Management Framework, you’ll provide best practice advice, guidance, coaching and support to embedded change managers to assure our governance boards that change management within DBT is delivered to the highest quality. Through your coaching, you will support the upskilling of our ‘Change Practitioners’ to effectively lead change initiatives in different areas of the department.
You will also provide business critical information and insights to inform senior decision makers and work collaboratively with PD&C colleagues to create, deliver and embed solutions for new processes and ways of working.
Your role will contribute towards current ODP Enablers of ‘People & Capability’ and ‘Delivery’. You will ensure that our change professionals have access to inspiring tools and the appropriate skills and knowledge to deliver change well, considering the people impacted at all stages of project delivery.
You will be expected to consistently apply and build on your own knowledge of Change Management and support the wider team objectives.
Job description
- Provide subject matter expertise as a Change Keyholder Reviewer for Business Cases.
- Lead on production and communication (quarterly iterations) of the Change Impacts Heatmap tool to track Change programmes across DBT, to create a Totality of Change picture and provide business critical information and insights to senior decision makers.
- Collaborate with Portfolio, Advisory and Capability, Change Strategy and Delivery and wider PD&C to create, drive and embed new processes, ensuring change management is considered from the outset.
- The role will champion best practice in Change Management and provide expert advice for team members and the project/change community, supporting the identification and development of benefits and delivery approaches.
- Provide resourcing support.
- Supporting the Change Management Capability Lead in delivering bespoke Change support interventions to teams across the department.
- Lead and develop the presence of Change Management, and the offering of our team, using appropriate communication methods across the wider department and Government.
- Line Management responsibilities as required.
Person specification
Skills and Experience
- Change Management SME with relevant practitioner level qualification (Prosci/APMG).
- Ability to lead work and be comfortable with ambiguity.
- Experience of leading and/or supporting change initiatives.
- Ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders from all levels of seniority, building robust relationships based on trust.
- Ability to undertake group facilitation and workshop design.
- Experience of cultural and behaviour change.
- Experience of using project management tools and frameworks.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Changing and Improving
- Communicating and Influencing
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Working Together
- Changing and Improving
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £55,836, Department for Business and Trade contributes £16,175 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Please refer to the attached candidate pack for further information on our benefits.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.
Interviews for this vacancy will be conducted virtually. We will, however, consider in-person interviews by exception.
Please ensure that you check your emails regularly as all updates from us will be sent to you this way.
To apply for this post, you will be asked to complete the following as part of the online application:
In the event of a large number of applicants, an initial short sift will be conducted on the Personal Statement. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to interview.
Reasonable Adjustments
We are committed to supporting candidates so they can perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. This includes making reasonable adjustments to our process. In order to request an adjustment:
Complete the ‘Assistance required’ section on the ‘Additional requirements’ page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process.
Alternatively contact the Government Recruitment Service at DBTrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
Candidate Support
You may want to join a virtual Candidate Support Session. These sessions include helpful tips and advice on the recruitment process, from application to interview.
Please see attached Candidate Pack for further information on: Diversity and Inclusion; Benefits; Learning and Development; Working Patterns and what we deliver as a department.
Further Information:
However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-Employment Checks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email Info@disclosurescotland.co.uk
For further information on the Access NI confidential checking service telephone: the Access NI Helpline on 0300 200 7888 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email accessni@ani.x.gsi.gov.uk
Vetting
The requirement for SC clearance is to have been present in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years. Failure to meet the residency requirements will result in your security clearance application being rejected.
For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the following page https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/demystifying-vetting
Feedback
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Please ensure that you check your emails regularly as all updates from us will be sent to you this way.
To apply for this post, you will be asked to complete the following as part of the online application:
- A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Provide employment history that relates to the essential criteria, and that any gaps in employment history within the last 2 years are explained. The CV should not exceed more than 2 x A4 pages.
- A Personal Statement explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role in reference to the essential criteria.
In the event of a large number of applicants, an initial short sift will be conducted on the Personal Statement. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to interview.
Reasonable Adjustments
We are committed to supporting candidates so they can perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. This includes making reasonable adjustments to our process. In order to request an adjustment:
Complete the ‘Assistance required’ section on the ‘Additional requirements’ page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process.
Alternatively contact the Government Recruitment Service at DBTrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
Candidate Support
You may want to join a virtual Candidate Support Session. These sessions include helpful tips and advice on the recruitment process, from application to interview.
Please see attached Candidate Pack for further information on: Diversity and Inclusion; Benefits; Learning and Development; Working Patterns and what we deliver as a department.
Further Information:
- A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made. Reserve Lists will be for each location and appointments made in merit order based on location preferences.
- Any move to the Department for Business and Trade from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments.
- The Department will not consider sponsoring a visa or issuing a Certificate of Sponsorship. We are unable to offer advice on any Visa and Immigration cases.
- New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
- Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty. Any applicant who has details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
- A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
- Terms and Conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.
- Please note – the successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 18 months before being released for another role.
- This role may be considered as a secondment opportunity. Please reach out to the hiring manager listed at the bottom of this advert to discuss.
- Candidates that do not quite meet the standard for this role may be offered a position at a lower grade.
However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-Employment Checks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email Info@disclosurescotland.co.uk
For further information on the Access NI confidential checking service telephone: the Access NI Helpline on 0300 200 7888 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email accessni@ani.x.gsi.gov.uk
Vetting
The requirement for SC clearance is to have been present in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years. Failure to meet the residency requirements will result in your security clearance application being rejected.
For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the following page https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/demystifying-vetting
Feedback
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).
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People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
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This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
Name :
Mandy Oliver
Email :
mandy.oliver@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Email :
dbtrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Further information
Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment on the basis of fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles.
If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact DBT by email: Resourcing@businessandtrade.gov.uk.
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment.
For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: Click here to visit Civil Service Commission/Complaints
If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact DBT by email: Resourcing@businessandtrade.gov.uk.
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment.
For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: Click here to visit Civil Service Commission/Complaints
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