Change, Comms & Training Lead

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Change, Communications and Training professional to support the group-wide rollout of a Workforce Planning capability across a large, complex organisation. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, including the development and potential facilitation of training.

Rate: up to £750pd inside ir35 via umbrella Duration: 12 months Hybird: 3 days a week in London-based office Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end change, communications and training activities for the workforce planning rollout.
• Adapt and scale existing communications and training materials for multiple business divisions.
• Develop clear, engaging change messages aligned to the needs of different stakeholder groups.
• Partner closely with business, HR, technology and program stakeholders to ensure successful adoption.
• Track change readiness, risks and adoption, adjusting plans as required.
• Operate at pace and "hit the ground running" in a complex transformational environment.

Skills & Experience

• Strong all-round capability across change management, internal communications and training.
• Experience working within large, complex organisations, ideally gained through a management consulting background (strong preference, though not essential).
• Exposure to workforce planning or ERP implementations is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Comfortable working autonomously, managing multiple workstreams and delivering to tight timelines.
• Confident stakeholder engagement skills and clear, pragmatic communication style.

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