Project Change & Engagement Manager

Positions   3 Band / Grade   B1 Salary   £41,340 - £47,975 per annum Contract Type   Fixed Term Contract Length   18 months fixed term contract with the possibility of extension and/or permanency Working Pattern   Full Time Location   Hybrid (on-site and remote) Leave entitlement   Starting at 30 days per annum, pro-rata Closing Date  

12th February 2025 at 23:55

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UK Parliament 

Working at the UK Parliament offers a unique and rewarding career at the heart of the UK’s democratic system.  

With a wide range of roles available, our impartial colleagues enable the day to day running of the House of Commons, House of Lords and Joint Departments. Together, we make Parliament happen. 

Staff Benefits 

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including: 

• 30 days’ annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year). 
• Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%. 
• Access to training and development. 
• Flexible working. 
• Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan. 

Introduction

The Strategic Estates (SE) team in Parliament takes great pride in preserving and enhancing the iconic Parliamentary Estate. Operating within a working World Heritage Site, we are custodians of this historic and globally significant space, supporting both the House of Commons and the House of Lords. The SE Portfolio Management Office (SEPMO) plays a key role in overseeing and delivering a wide range of infrastructure, maintenance, and refurbishment projects, ensuring they meet the unique needs of Parliament while maintaining its rich heritage.

The Role

As the Project Change and Engagement Manager, you will lead on stakeholder engagement and change management activities across Strategic Estates’ projects and programmes. Acting as the vital link between project delivery teams and their stakeholders, you will ensure projects meet customer needs and are delivered successfully. Working in a matrix environment, you will provide expert guidance on change management strategies and help prepare stakeholders for the introduction of new initiatives.

Some of the responsibilities for this role include:

• Building strong relationships with stakeholders to gather insights and ensure their needs are reflected in project delivery.
• Planning and facilitating workshops, stakeholder mapping sessions, and other engagement activities to drive collaboration and feedback.
• Developing and implementing effective change management tools and strategies to support successful rollouts.
• Collaborating with SE Engagement, Communications, and Change teams to ensure processes are aligned and consistent.
• Supporting lessons learned and project closure activities, ensuring continuous improvement across the portfolio.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Proven ability to build strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders, advising on change and engagement best practices.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and manage conflicting demands.
• Experience in stakeholder management and engagement, analysing user needs and developing solutions that align with project objectives.
• A commitment to mentoring and developing team members, with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Next Steps and Additional Information

• Application Form - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit an application providing evidence against criteria 1 to 3 in the job description. Please use this section to demonstrate why you think you would be suitable for this post, referring to the criteria listed as essential in the job description and give examples of relevant skills and experience.
• We recommend that you structure your answers using the STAR or CAR method. Each answer should not exceed 250 words. 
• Please do not write single answer sentences as failure to demonstrate how you meet what is being asked will result in your application not being considered

Interviews

• Please note Interviews will be conducted virtually, however, face to face can be accommodated.

More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description. 

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.

Please ensure that you anonymise your application by removing any identifiable factors from your CV or Supporting Statement.  

We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications. 

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