Remote Senior Transformation Consultant - Change & Communications

You might know AtkinsRéalis for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We’re proud to say this is thanks to our people’s diversity of thought, expertise, and knowledge. And when you join us, you’ll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone’s voice is valued and treated equally. We’re passionate about what we do, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. Simply put, this is a great place to be. So, when it comes to your life outside of work, ask us about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life.

The role we are seeking to fill sits within the Business Transformation team in our Transportation business, which has an excellent record of delivery for a wide range of clients including some of the largest public and private sector organisations in the UK, particularly in rail, highways, and local transport markets. We create a culture and environment to inspire, ensure collaboration with our clients and continue to shape the future of mobility. The UK transport sector is delivering some large and ambitious changes. In the current climate, maximising effectiveness in delivering against long-term funding commitments from Government is critical to support our economic growth. Our clients face key challenges in defining and delivering their long-term programmes, maximising the value of assets, and embracing new technologies so that they can deliver the best outcomes for users and for the economy. These challenges are driving the need for change in the way our clients do business enabling them to deliver their investments and meet their strategic priorities.

Our Business Transformation team is supporting leaders to think differently by re-aligning their strategic priorities, providing support to re-organise their businesses and develop processes to support new operations. We help uncover and then overcome cultural and organisational challenges which are hindering success. We do this by:

• putting people at the heart of all we do and taking time to understand what really matters.
• respecting knowledge and complementing it with our own.
• committing to valuing, inspiring, and empowering everyone to be successful-ensuring organisations, projects and programmes have the best chance to deliver on their commitments.

We believe that both our own and our clients organisations, projects and programmes thrive because of people, their culture and strength of relationships. Engaged and motivated people, in the right environment and with the tools, capabilities and recognition they need, will thrive. We are looking to recruit talented individuals who are passionate about leading excellence in transformation and complex business change. Like our team, these individuals will take pride in delivering an authentic and hands-on approach to understand our clients’ business challenges and help achieve their ambitions.

The roles we hope to fill will enhance our existing business consulting expertise. We are seeking two specialists – one in communications and PR and one in cultural organisational and operational design; implementing and managing transformational change programmes, including business performance improvement and benefits realisation. The role(s) is based in York. Travel to attend client sites across the UK and overseas, as required, is key.

We are looking for people that bring a blend of consulting capabilities and a deep understanding of change and communications/PR techniques to suit different situations. In particular we are seeking individuals with:

• A background in change and communications/PR, with proven ability to leverage expertise to drive impactful transformational change programmes.
• Developing and implementing stakeholder engagement strategies that promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Leading initiatives that foster collaboration, employee engagement, and professional growth.
• Organising and coordinating events that celebrate achievements, encourage social interaction, and strengthen community within an organisation.
• Skilled in designing and implementing communication campaigns and plans that achieve targeted outcomes and effectively engage diverse audiences.
• Experienced in sourcing, creating, and managing content across various channels, including internal email software, websites, and social media, ensuring cohesive messaging throughout.
• Capable of developing communications for leaders, working closely with senior stakeholders to align messaging with strategic goals and priorities.
• Highly skilled in planning and executing calendars of both in-person and virtual events that support engagement and communication objectives.

You will need:

• Hold at least a degree or equivalent qualification (post-graduate qualification and relevant technical certifications in communications/PR and/or change/business development activity would be desirable).
• Hold or be willing to work towards Chartered Management Consultant (ChMc) status.
• Be able to lead across competing tasks and operate successfully even when under pressure.
• Be a highly collaborative individual; developing and maximising the value of stakeholder networks within and outside AtkinsRéalis, including with our market facing teams.
• Have well-developed emotional intelligence with the ability to flex your style to suit different stakeholders and support others in your team to do the same as part of wider development activity.
• Demonstrate the potential to work as part of a highly collaborative team, supporting team dynamics and prioritising team goals to help develop the business.
• A background in the Transportation sector is preferable but is not essential.

If you want to know before applying, then please get in touch.