Business Change Manager
Date: 22 Oct 2026
Location: COVENTRY, GB, CV4 7AL
Company: University of Warwick
Job Title: Business Change Manager
Reference: 396
Department: IDG - Portfolio Delivery
Contract Type: Fixed-term contract
Contract Duration: 12 months
Hours: Full-time (1.0 FTE)
Closing Date: Thursday 5 November 2026, 11:59PM (UK)
Full time Salary Range: £48,337 - £57,666 per annum
About the Role
This is an exciting time to join the Business Change team at the University of Warwick, as we support innovative projects that introduce new technologies and enhance existing ones.
You will have the opportunity to work across a varied change portfolio. Prior experience or knowledge of digital change implementation within higher education environments would be beneficial.
You will be part of a dynamic Business Change team who are committed to delivering efficient, streamlined change. You’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact by influencing stakeholders and helping to deliver positive, sustainable change.
The role will involve:
- Assessing change value and impact
- Supporting benefits realisation
- Stakeholder engagement
- Planning and delivering communications
- Developing training approaches
- Shaping Standard Operating Procedures
- Business readiness and Go-live support
- Transition planning & continuous improvement
We will support you to develop yourself and gain further experience delivering change in a leading higher education institution.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description (link here).
About You
We will support you to develop yourself and gain further experience delivering change in a leading higher education institution.
- You will be good at getting the best out of others, confidently communicating and collaborating with multiple stakeholders.
- You should be able to be the ‘voice of the customer’; always seeking the most effective approach to change that reflects the needs of those that are impacted.
- You will have a sound understanding of how people respond to change and be able actively listen and influence positive change processes.
- You will be resilient, flexible, and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations that require you to think on your feet.
- You will have a continuous improvement mindset and experience that shows how this can be practically applied.
- You will have the ability to think strategically, pragmatically, and positively about business, product, technical and cross-functional change.
- You will be comfortable with providing constructive challenge to a range of colleagues, with a focus on ensuring that benefits are realised and end users are represented
About the Department
You’ll be joining the Information & Digital Group (IDG), a collaborative, forward thinking department delivering high‑quality digital capabilities that support every part of University life.
As part of the wider Programme & Project Delivery team, you’ll work in a supportive culture that values curiosity, innovation, and continuous improvement. You will play a key role in shaping how the University approaches digital change, contributing to a modern, user‑centred and increasingly agile delivery environment.
How to Apply
To apply please complete your essential personal details and attach a CV and cover letter by the closing date and time stated.
We will review applications throughout the advertising period and may contact shortlisted candidates before the closing date. We therefore encourage interested applicants to submit their application as early as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.
Please ensure your CV includes your most recent employment experience along with any additional relevant experience and education history.
Your cover letter should detail your motivation for applying for the role as well as detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.
The interviews will aim to be held on week beginning 16 November 2026.
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We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, a generous holiday allowance plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.
We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible working, for more information click here.
We are proud to say that we are a Living Wage employer.
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