Assistant Change Manager in Cheltenham

Empowering Projects in a complex world. Join our organisation, where we have a huge variety of projects on-the-go at any one time. So when you start this role with us, it could take your career wherever your interests lie. You’ll find everyone here is willing to pitch in and help because we all want you to succeed, and we’re ready to help you grow.

As an Assistant Change Manager in our Secure Government division, you’ll be recognised equally for your contributions. Supported within multi-disciplinary teams, you’ll work closely with clients in an advisory role. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing structured support across a range of change activities.
• Helping clients understand, prepare for and adopt new ways of working.
• Coordinating analysis, engagement and delivery tasks.
• Gathering, documenting and communicating information accurately.
• Contributing to workshops and collaborative sessions.
• Creating supporting materials such as presentations, reports and artefacts.
• Tracking and reporting progress across workstreams and maintaining key delivery documents.
• Assisting in developing change products that support client outcomes and internal capability.
• Learning from experienced colleagues, building confidence and skills in change delivery.
• Playing a supportive, enabling role that contributes to overall project success.

About you:

• A foundation-level understanding of change management principles and delivery methods (e.g., stakeholder engagement, communications, readiness, benefits awareness).
• Experience supporting communication and engagement delivery, including helping prepare messaging, coordinating engagement activities and contributing to clear, audience‑appropriate communications.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to support multiple workstreams.
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication.
• Ability to facilitate or support workshops, meetings and collaborative sessions.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn from senior colleagues and multidisciplinary teams.
• Analytical skills for gathering, interpreting and presenting information.
• Proactive approach to problem‑solving with support from senior team members.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Experience working in project environments (desirable).
• An interest in digital transformation and how organisations adapt to new ways of working.

We support flexible working and welcome applications that align with our policies. While hybrid working is part of life at AtkinsRéalis, many Secure Government projects require more onsite collaboration due to security and client requirements. For these positions, candidates must be able to work onsite at least four days per week.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.