Analysing stakeholder groups and coordinating stakeholder engagement and management to support project and programme delivery
Developing detailed change impact assessments and securing a shared view of these impacts across areas impacted, the programme team and the business area sponsoring the change
Working closely with project and programme teams to deliver change aligned to the FCA project delivery framework and collaborating with other areas to ensure a joined-up experience for end users
Being an engaged member of the Business Change practice, supporting the development of content for capability frameworks, best practice methodologies and deliverable frameworks
Skills required
Minimum:
Previous experience of delivering end to end organisational change involving changes to people, policies, processes, technology, structure, behaviour and new ways of working
Understanding of business change principles and ability to apply them independently or alongside other change professionals
Knowledge of change management theory within delivery frameworks such as Waterfall and Agile
Essential:
Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and workload in an environment where priorities change often
Demonstrable stakeholder management experience across a range of groups and levels
Knowledge of how change management integrates with Waterfall and Agile delivery, including experience of project planning
Experience providing project manager updates, including identifying and reporting people‑related risks and issues
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, able to articulate messages clearly to different audiences and encourage open, constructive dialogue
Ability to work collaboratively, valuing the diverse skills and experience of colleagues to deliver shared outcomes
Competent user of Microsoft Office applications, with the ability to travel to FCA offices as required for team or project meetings
Benefits
25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysHybrid model where employees work a minimum of 40% in the office each month (expectation of 50% for senior leaders). Changing from September to a minimum of 50% in the office each month (expectation of 60% for Directors and Executive Directors)Non-contributory pension (8-12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salaryPrivate healthcare with Bupa, income protection and 24/7 Employee Assistance35 hours of paid volunteering annuallyA flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyleFor a full list of our benefits and our recruitment process as a whole visit our benefits page .Our values and cultureHealth insuranceVision insuranceFlexible schedule
Additional Information
Business Change Lead
Division: Operations
Department: Change Directorate - Supervision, Policy and Competition (SPC)
Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £53,800 to £72,000 and London from £59,200 to £80,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)
This role is graded as: Senior Associate, Regulatory
Your recruitment contact is Benjamin via Benjamin.Paulon@fca.org.uk. Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.
About the FCA and team
We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you'll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth and shaping the future of UK finance services.
Supervision, Policy and Competition (SPC) oversee firms and individuals (supervision), creates and reviews the rules by which they operate (policy) and identifies and remedies ineffective competition in markets (competition). The Change Directorate is the custodian of the FCA's Change Agenda. It plays a unique role in understanding the requirement of divisions and ensuring change is effectively managed by deploying change specialisms to design and deliver change projects across the whole organisation.
Working in partnership with Sponsors and Accountable Executives, you will ensure our change initiatives deliver meaningful outcomes and produce lasting improvements across the organisation. We welcome applicants from all change disciplines and backgrounds.