Senior Change Officer (Internal applicants only) at ESPO

, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jun, 26

Salary

42699.0

Posted On

17 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Change Management, Project Documentation, Benefits Realisation, Risk Management, Issue Logging, Budget Monitoring, Change Control, Information Flow Management, Dashboard Production, Governance Reporting, Milestone Management, Quality Standards, Stakeholder Communication, Performance Management, Service Integration, Public Health

Industry

Retail Office Equipment

Description

PLEASE NOTE THIS POST IS ONLY OPEN TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS Organisation: Leicestershire County Council Work Location: County Hall, Leicester Road, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA Salary: £39,939 - £42,699 per annum Working Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am until 17.00pm Contract Type: Fixed Term for 36 Months Closing Date: Tuesday 24th March 2026 Interview Date(s): TBC Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference? Do you want a job where no two days are the same? About the Role The Senior Change Officer plays a central role in supporting the discovery, design, and delivery of change initiatives within the Public Health portfolio. A core responsibility is ensuring that agreed change management methods, standards and assurance processes are fully understood, embedded, and consistently applied across all stages of the change lifecycle. The role provides expert advice to Senior Leaders and Change Leads, helping them tailor change management approaches to their specific areas, while also contributing to the development, maintenance, and updating of key project documentation such as benefits realisation plans, risk and issue logs, budget monitoring records, and change control documentation. For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement [https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-04/recruitment-of-ex-offenders-policy-statement.pdf]. About You To apply for this post, you must: • Ensure agreed change management methods, standards and assurance processes are understood and implemented across all stages of discovery, design and delivery • Support Change Leads and Senior Leaders in developing, tailoring and maintaining change management approaches and techniques. • Develop, maintain and update core project documentation including benefits plans, risk and issue logs, action logs, budget monitoring and change control records. • Manage information flow and produce timely updates and dashboards for portfolio governance, including presentations to transformation boards • Lead or support change initiatives by managing progress against milestones, budgets and quality standards while upskilling colleagues to deliver change effectively • Prepare services and teams for change, support integration into business as usual operations, and contribute to communication planning and performance management. • Essential Qualifications/Experience - Educated to NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent) in: Project Management OR a relevant analytical subject / equivalent qualification. OR: Demonstrable experience of service change and improvement at a level equivalent to the above OR Project or Change Management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2 or equivalent) In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/pages/1004] and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer [https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign]. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role. Interested in Flexible Working? We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. For more information or an informal discussion, please contact: Richard Sharpe: Strategic Lead Operations 0116 3056533 Richard.sharpe@leics.gov.uk How to Apply At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally. If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/pages/1001] section on our career site. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support [https://emss.org.uk/support]. By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions. [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/lcc/pages/1006] About Leicestershire County Council At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose. For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following: Our Recruitment Process [https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/working-for-the-council/the-application-process] Our Organisational Values [https://eism.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/pages/1004] Our Employee Benefits [https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/working-for-the-council/employee-benefits] Working for Us [https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/working-for-the-council/an-inclusive-workplace]

Responsibilities

The Senior Change Officer supports the discovery, design, and delivery of change initiatives within the Public Health portfolio, ensuring change management methods and standards are consistently applied. A core duty involves providing expert advice to leaders and developing/maintaining key project documentation like benefits plans, risk logs, and budget monitoring records.