At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead transformative change and ensure smooth adoption across the business.
- Company: Join Cadent, a forward-thinking company shaping the future of UK energy.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, annual bonus, flexible working, and generous holiday.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to a greener future and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on how change is embraced and drive continuous improvement.
- Qualifications: Experience in change management, stakeholder engagement, and training delivery required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Lead the change that transforms how we work. We are hiring a Business Change and Readiness Specialist for a 12 month FTC (Potential to be extended) to play a vital role in ensuring that IT-led change is delivered, adopted, understood, and embraced across the business. You'll lead engagement, training, and deployment readiness activities, ensuring that every change lands smoothly and delivers real value. Working within our Securing Operations project, you'll collaborate with stakeholders across Cadent to drive business readiness strategies, build change capability, and embed a culture of continuous improvement.
Why you'll love this role:
- Change Leadership - Shape how change is delivered and adopted across the business.
- Strategic Influence - Work with senior stakeholders to align readiness with business goals.
- People-Centric - Build networks of Change Agents and drive engagement at every level.
- End-to-End Impact - From impact assessments to post-go-live support, you'll own the full readiness lifecycle.
- Continuous Improvement - Use feedback and data to refine tools, templates, and strategies.
What you'll bring:
- Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, change management, and training delivery.
- Able to get a strong understanding of Cadent's business processes and IT change lifecycle.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels of the organisation.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure.
- Familiarity with tools and techniques for training development and communications.
- Experience leading business readiness activities across multiple projects or programmes.
At Cadent, we're thrilled to be part of the future of UK energy! We have a clear roadmap to drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050. We're making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together, we're shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers, whom we put at the heart of everything we do.
What's In It for You:
- Annual bonus
- Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary
- 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
- An extra day off each year to celebrate life's special moments
- Career development with funded learning options
- Flexible working and strong ED&I commitments
- Generous family policies and flexible benefits
- Retail discounts, gym access, and more
We support a healthy work-life balance and are open to flexible working options. Diversity and Inclusion - We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities - Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men's Engagement Network (M.E.N) - can't wait to welcome you!
Business Change & Readiness Specialist (FTC) in Nottingham employer: Cadent Gas
Cadent Gas is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Coventry where you can make a significant impact on the UK's energy landscape. With structured training options, generous holiday allowances, and a supportive culture that prioritises family-friendly policies, employees are empowered to grow and thrive in their careers while enjoying a competitive benefits package, including an annual bonus and pension scheme.
