Business Change Manager

We’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.

It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there. We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.

We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

The Role:  Change Manager – 12 MTH Fixed Term Contract

Purpose:
To collaborate with various stakeholders to develop and implement a change programme, integrating new ways of working ensuring the continued smooth delivery of the operation and successfully building a one team approach. 

This is a 12 month fixed term contract focussing specifically on leading and driving an organisational change initiative within our Pilot Operation in the Southampton. 

Accountabilities:
•    Develop and execute the change project plan. 
•    Identify potential risks and obstacles associated with this change and create plans to mitigate them.
•    Identify key stakeholders impacted by changes and develop tailored engagement plans.
•    Provide guidance and support to stakeholders throughout the change process, addressing concerns and promoting a positive change culture.
•    Identify change readiness gaps and develop plans to address them
•    Monitor and measure employee readiness and acceptance of change initiatives, providing timely feedback and support as needed.
•    Develop comprehensive communication plans and materials to effectively communicate changes to employees at all levels
•    In conjunction with Pilotage Manager coordinate training programmes to equip employees with the necessary skills and knowledge to adapt to embrace the changes.
•    Ensure clear and consistent messaging throughout the change process to minimise confusion and resistance.
•    Monitor and evaluate the progress of change programme, providing notes of meetings, tracking agreed actions, identify potential issues and propose corrective action when necessary.
•    Collect feedback and questions from Pilots 
•    Arrange and facilitate consultation meetings with Pilots

About you:
You will be an advocate for change, influencing team members, management and senior stakeholders.

You should be well versed in effective project management, delivery and embedding of organisational change.  Your strengths will be in ensuring that end to end change processes, decisions, risks and mitigations are fully documented, maintained, enhanced and governed.     

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential
Qualifications
•    Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organisational Develop-ment or related field (Master’s degree preferred)

Skills
•    Deep practical knowledge of Change Delivery, Programme & Project Management process, tools & techniques.
•    Ability to plan & facilitate workshops both on site & remotely, including the production of associated documentation.
•    Ability to orchestrate and partner diverse stakeholder groups to land change effectively and ensure adoption.
•    Proven stakeholder management skills to influence decision-making & reach consensus.
•    Good verbal and written communication skills.
•    Outstanding organisational skills with the ability to assess impact and prioritise optimally.

Qualities and Attitude
•    Able to see the big picture.
•    Determination and resilience.
•    Great communication both written and verbal.
•    Ability to influence at all levels.
•    Positive self starter

Experience
•    2 years’ experience in change management or project management role.

Cosing Date for applications - Friday 5th September

Additional Information:

When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.

Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.

As part of our recruitment process, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment screening to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Please note your consent will be required and further information on this check can be found using the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels