Job Description

This role is available full-time for 37 hours per week Monday-Friday

or part-time with a minimum coverage of 28 hours.


Flexible or compressed working hours available.


Opportunities to work from home on an ad hoc basis.

Are you proactive, adaptable and willing to learn? If you are looking for a role that involves working with different teams, problem solving and helping others to achieve success then this could be the job for you.

HMGCC are facing faster, more complex, and more interdependent changes which require effective change management to deliver them. This involves a clear and structured approach to help people and teams adjust to changes. It aims to minimise resistance and helps make sure that change is accepted and working well.


You'll be part of the strategy and change team, working alongside other delivery professionals, including project managers and business analysts, to prepare and support the business to deliver transformational changes. These will be large scale changes and include fundamental shifts of processes, systems or structures within the organisation. As a change manager, you will support different projects across the transformation portfolio to ensure change is delivered effectively and efficiently in the business.


This is a people-focused role which involves building and maintaining relationships and enabling others to understand, value and do change well. You will help people prepare for the impact of the changes being delivered, translating organisational strategies into clear business outcomes and deliverables.


You'll gain a unique perspective of our business, working closely with a broad range of teams to proactively enable the delivery of our organisation's vision.


Once established in this role, there is the opportunity to apply for a recruitment retention allowance of 4,198. This is subject to change.

More about you

To apply for this role, you will already have:

An understanding of how people respond to change and the change process they go through. Experience of establishing and maintaining strong relationships. Ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences, both written and verbally. Ability to influence others and move forward to a common vision or goal.

It would be beneficial if you also have one of the following (although these are not essential):

Experience with or knowledge of change management methodologies and tools. An understanding or experience of project delivery.

Your personal skills

You will be someone who:

Displays behaviours that promote a collaborative working environment which supports equality, diversity and inclusion. Works closely with stakeholders to understand their goals, builds relationships, clarifies expectations, and ensures successful outcomes. Values shared knowledge and joint success, helping teams to move forward with confidence. Is committed to excellence, taking ownership to see projects through to a high standard. Is curious and enjoys creative problem-solving, understands complex problems, and shapes innovative, practical solutions. Can prioritise and manage your workload effectively, adapting to changing needs with flexibility and focus.

Putting your skills to use

Using your diverse range of skills within the Change team, you will:

Manage business change activities and work to enable delivery of the project benefits and outcomes. Champion the use of best practice and provide advice for team members and the project community. Identify and classify stakeholders ensuring their inclusion in stakeholder engagement plans. Maintain a change plan for the project and provide input into the overall project plan. Support the Project/Delivery Manager and stakeholders to identify and leverage benefits, working in partnership with the team to plan how these will be achieved. Advise and lead on business change messaging and communications across the project. Provide guidance and support to the business change and project team, including mentoring and coaching.

What we offer

Now that we've explained a bit about what you will we be doing, here's what we can offer you:

A positive, collaborative and inclusive work environment. 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years' service. 8 Bank Holiday days off in addition to your annual leave. 2 additional days leave (set dates through the year). Pension. Our Pension scheme is Alpha. It's competitive. Opportunities for development. Paid overtime or time off in lieu. Your salary is for your contracted hours. If you work more, we believe you should be rewarded for that. Flexible or compressed hours to support you to balance your life with your work. Paid parental and adoption leave and neonatal policy. Training. Lots and lots of training. This can be anything from a day internal course to a distant learning degree. If it's relevant to your career, we will aim to support you. Opportunities for mentoring and coaching. Free secure parking and allocated parking for car shares. Affinity groups - whether you are a person with a disability, part of the LGBTQIA+ community and/or from an ethnic minority background, we provide an inclusive environment, support and a variety of networks for everyone. Free onsite gym, open 24 hours a day. Bike to work scheme. Multi-faith Prayer room. This is a quiet contemplation room for staff to use for prayer or reflection. 3 days paid leave a year to support a registered charity of your choice. Sports & Social Society. Whether its classic cars or baking, golf or crafting, we have a society for you. We offer regular subsidised theatre tickets and on-site activities. On site cafe and restaurant. On site nursery (subject to availability). Relocation Loan.

About HMGCC

We are HMGCC, the engineering specialists at the heart of the UK's national security.


We work with the national security community, UK government, academia, private sector partners and international allies to bring engineering ingenuity to the national security mission, creating tools and technologies that drive us ahead and help to protect the nation.


We invest in our people, not only with training but also support throughout your career with us; to allow you to reach your full potential at work, as well as enjoy the life/work balance many aspire to.


To find out more about us and if we're right for you, please visit our website.

Equal Opportunities

Culture, diversity and inclusion really matter to us. We foster a culture where everyone feels supported, respected, valued and able to bring their whole selves to work.


HMGCC are committed to providing equal opportunities and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities or who are neurodiverse.


We're not looking for any one type of person. We're looking for talent from all different backgrounds to join our organisation, where we genuinely respect and value each other's differences, as well as our similarities. It makes us even better at what we do.


To find out more about our culture and inclusion and diversity, please visit our website.


We are proud to offer candidates the opportunity to apply through the Offer of Interview Scheme. The scheme ensures eligible candidates are selected for an interview as long as their application meets the minimum criteria for the role.

Apply now

Discover more by clicking 'apply'.


Our recruitment team will process your application once the role has closed and everyone will get a response.


Please note dependent on the recruitment requirements, we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date.

* If you are relocating to the area and renting a property then we can offer an interest free relocation loan of up to 2,500, which is to be repaid in instalments over a period of 24 months.