Job Description

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Do you have experience leading communication and change initiatives in complex large-scale transformations? We're looking for a Change and Communications Manager to join our People team on a 15-month fixed term contract. Reporting to our People Programmes Director, you'll be passionate about communications through large-scale business transformation initiatives, and eager to contribute to the success of our organisation.



At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means either attendance at one of our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events. We're also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition.

What you'll be doing:

Developing communication strategies and interventions for the programme. Creating and execute of communication plans for key audience groups across the business. Formulating digital and online content. Ongoing assessment of change impacts and business readiness. Supporting the delivery of change management plans by coordinating with intervention owners to refine requirements and track execution of change interventions. Management of critical change communities. Support evaluation of change and communications initiatives through quantitative and qualitative analysis.


Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we're able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you're interested in joining us at AXA, please don't hesitate to apply.



We know that some candidates may be discouraged from applying if they don't meet every requirement. If you're excited by this job and the prospect of working at AXA but you're not sure you tick every box, we'd still encourage you to apply.

What you'll bring:

Experience of developing and executing communication and change management plans in large-scale transformations. Proven track record of supporting organisational change initiatives or large -scale transformations and knowledge of change management methodologies (e.g. ADKAR, Kotter, Prosci), ability to assess change impacts and develop appropriate interventions. Hands-on experience with complex change programs in various sectors or functions. Experience of developing digital content and campaigns for internal audiences, including videos, intranet, articles and social media. Ability to manage change communities or networks, including ambassadors and champions. Skilled in managing relationships with diverse stakeholder groups, experience in managing change communities and fostering engagement. Comfortable working in dynamic environments and managing ambiguity, ability to handle resistance and foster positive change. Strong organisational skills to coordinate multiple interventions and ensure timely delivery, ability to track progress, manage dependencies and adjust plans as needed.


Internal candidates are encouraged to apply for this role as a secondment opportunity through the internal careers site.



As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

What we offer:

At AXA UK, we're appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:



Competitive annual salary dependent on experience Discretionary company & performance-based bonus Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions) Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary) Private medical cover 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave Wellbeing services & resources AXA employee discounts


To apply, click on the 'apply for this job' button, you'll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don't discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long-term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, we're proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. For our support, please send an email to tanzeela.mehjabeen@axa-insurance.co.uk.



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Who we are:

AXA UK Support Functions power AXA's three customer-facing business units, providing the infrastructure, support and expertise to ensure our customers can always count on us. Whether you've got heaps of experience and qualifications behind you, or you're just starting out, we'll give you the support and opportunities to help you grow and develop with confidence.



Salary: Dependent on experience