Change Manager

Change Manager – Legal / Professional Services – Remote First - £450-475 per day

Duration: 6 months

IR35 Determination: Outside IR35

Location: Remote first with odd travel to Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham

Rate: Up to £475 per day

We are seeking an experienced Change Manager to join a high-profile transformation team, driving innovation within a professional services organisation. This is a strategic role that will shape how the business navigates and adopts AI-driven change across global teams.

About the Role:

As the Change Manager, you will design and execute change management strategies to ensure smooth adoption of new processes and technologies. You will build and lead a network of Change Champions across the business, creating tailored change maps and ensuring readiness for the transformation. You’ll work closely with programme leaders, stakeholders, and external partners to deliver impactful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement structured change management strategies.
• Liaise with C-Suite and Middle Management
• Conduct comprehensive change impact assessments and ensure readiness.
• Collaborate with training teams to design and deliver learning resources.
• Lead effective communication strategies to engage stakeholders.
• Build relationships across teams to identify and manage resistance.
• Define success metrics and report on change progress.
• Provide coaching to senior leaders and managers to embed changes effectively.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience managing large-scale change initiatives, ideally in professional services.
• Certification in change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci, APMG).
• Proven expertise in driving organisational change and understanding team dynamics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of engaging diverse audiences.
• Experience collaborating with senior leaders and influencing at all levels.
• Familiarity with the legal sector is a plus but not essential.