Commercial Transformation Change Manager -SC

Job Title: Commercial Transformation Change Manager - SC Location: Reading/Hybrid - Max 3 Days per Week on site Daily Rate: £77.20/hr (Umbrella) Duration: Until 31/3/27 initially IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC The SCM Transformation Culture & Change Lead is role within the transformation team responsible for championing and implementing culture change initiatives within the supply chain function. The successful candidate will work closely with the People workstream lead and the Programme Lead along with the other workstream leads to develop the overall cultural and employee engagement vision for the supply chain function Key Responsibilities: Culture Assessment and Development: Provide input into the People workstream overall strategy within the broader transformation program. Collaborate with executive leadership to align on the supply chain team people and cultural change objectives. Conduct assessments to understand the current organisational culture and identify areas that require change or improvement (e.g supporting skills assessments, maturity and capability assessments). Develop and implement a comprehensive culture change strategy that aligns with the organisations and the function’s mission, vision, and values. Culture and Change Planning & Execution: Develop a comprehensive culture and change roadmap, outlining key objectives, milestones, and deliverables. Report on progress, detailing risks and issues to delivery. Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion practices to create a more inclusive and equitable workplace. Change Management: Lead change management initiatives associated with delivery of the people workstream. Develop and implement communication strategies to ensure employee and stakeholder buy-in and engagement throughout the transformation journey. Engage with employees and key stakeholders to understand their needs and concerns. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners. Leadership & Employee Engagement: Work with leadership (e.g. SLT, D1 and C2 communities) to develop and enhance their capabilities as culture change champions, ensuring they embody and promote the desired culture. Promote practices that enhance employee engagement, motivation, and job satisfaction. Implementation of a training, coaching, mentoring and leadership training faculty to foster growth and personal development. Design and deliver training programs that support culture change, focusing on behaviour, values, and soft skills. Drive improved team engagement. Performance Metrics and Reporting: Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of the cultural change program (e.g. Team Engagement). Establish regular reporting mechanisms to clearly communicate progress and outcomes to key stakeholders. Essential Skills Extensive experience as a business change manager across transformation and systems change Stakeholder engagement at all levels across the business Private or public sector experience Commercial business change skillset and experience Strong self starter with a proactive approach to all duties Security Clearance: SC Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)