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Emerald Publishing • Remote, UK

Transformative Change Manager

Employment type:  Full time
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9.4

/10

Transparency ranking

top 3
scores:
93%

Hours flexibility

89%

Location flexibility

89%

Role modelling

Job Description

Providing a bridge between Project management and Business Analysis, the Transformative change manager is a new but essential role within our change and delivery team. Emerald is experiencing a period of substantial transformation and this role will support everything from large strategic programmes to regular application upgrades ensuring every change lands in the most effective way.

This role will engage with a wide range of stakeholders and teams and must ensure the end result delivers the best outcome for Emerald. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a mix of experience in Business analysis and project management and show a passion for making things better for the end user.

We're looking for a hands-on change professional who is capable of driving collective understanding of complex issues to proactively ensure decisions are made, impacts are understood and change is delivered in the most efficient way.

Day to day we’ll trust you to:   

  • Look after workshop and document requirements and processes
  • Carry out workshop facilitation, project planning and task assessment
  • Be responsible for RAID, Benefit and Change management

You’ll need to have:   

  • Coaching experience
  • A strong background in Project Management & Risk Management
  • Experience with process mapping and modelling
  • Experience carrying out impact assessment and change management
  • Stakeholder analysis and engagement skills:
    - Ability to influence and communicate effectively at all levels of the business
    - Ability to adapt to different ways of working

Behaviours we are looking for include:

  • Passion and enthusiasm about managing change
  • Enabling and promoting collaborative team working
  • The ability to motivate others
  • Self-motivated
  • Attention to detail

What’s in it for you?

At Emerald, we value our people. Becoming a part of our team means you’ll join a trusting and flexible environment and we've been flexified so you can trust that we're a truly flexible workplace. All we ask is that you attend the office once a month to come together with work colleagues. You'll also have numerous opportunities to progress your career, as well as access to professional development and the opportunity to learn new skills.

You’ll receive a wide range of benefits, such as 30 days annual leave, remote flexible working, up to 20% performance bonus, 6% pension contribution and various benefits aimed at supporting your wellbeing and work-life balance such as a working from home allowance. You can check out a full list of our benefits here.

Roles are advertised at a benchmarked market median rate. Offers will be made within a range of the median, depending on skills and experience.

Emerald Group is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our applicants. If you would like to request any accommodations/adjustments from application through to interview stages, please complete the relevant section within the application or contact us at peopleteam@emerald.com and let us know.

Company benefits

Open to part-time employees
Open to compressed hours
Sabbaticals
Enhanced maternity leave – 16 weeks full pay, 16 weeks half pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 4 weeks full pay
Adoption leave – 16 weeks full pay, 16 weeks half pay
Shared parental leave
Work from anywhere scheme – In-country
30 days annual leave + bank holidays
Pregnancy loss leave
Carer’s leave
Tax-free childcare
Compassionate leave
Buy or sell annual leave – up to 5 days per year
Cycle to work scheme
On-site gym
Life assurance
Annual pay rises
Annual bonus – discretionary based on company performance
Volunteer days – 2 paid days per year
Charity donation scheme – via payroll
Employee assistance programme
Work from home budget – £26 per month
Enhanced sick pay
Eye Care Support
Mental health first aiders
Mental health platform access
Private GP service
Critical Illness Insurance
Paid anniversary break
Bank holiday swaps
Fully stocked snack cupboard
Referral bonus
Returnship
LinkedIn learning license
Professional subscriptions
In house training
Summer Fridays - Friday afternoons off during the summer period
Emerald Extras - discounts /cashback schemes
Moments that Matter days
Regional variances apply to our regional offices

Working at Emerald Publishing

Company employees

330

Gender diversity (male:female)

42:58

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