At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead transformational change to ensure secure and reliable time distribution services.
- Company: Join a world-leading Time & Frequency department backed by £180 million government investment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, diverse work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with potential for career advancement and involvement in innovative projects.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on essential services that underpin modern society.
- Qualifications: Experience in delivering behavioural change and strong stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Our world-leading Time & Frequency department are seeking a Change Specialist with experience in delivering transformational behavioural change.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Backed by a government investment of £180 million in the National Timing Centre (NTC) programme, we are developing a world-first resilient time distribution capability that will provide industry with a robust complement to satellite systems (such as GPS) – which are increasingly vulnerable to disruption from solar storms, jamming and spoofing. This will underpin essential services, including Telecommunications, Online banking, Emergency response, Transport networks, and Wider digital and data-driven operations. Together, these services form the backbone of modern society - and your leadership will help ensure they remain secure, reliable and robust even if global navigation satellite systems fail.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver, implement and monitor business / behavioural change activities
- Develop detailed impact assessments, training needs analyses, and action plans
- Manage the delivery of business readiness assessments
- Partner with Project Managers to coordinate change-related timelines, resources and deliverables
- Engaging, informing and supporting wider SMEs and senior stakeholders; overseeing project-level change plans
Requirements
- Proven and recent experience in delivering transformational behavioural change
- Experience in conducting and maintaining change impact assessments
- Strong stakeholder management and engagement skills
- A degree or equivalent experience / professional qualifications in business change management or organisational change management
- Prior experience within a business change consultancy
- Exposure to a variety of business change methodologies (such as ADKAR, McKinsey 7S model, Kotter’s, Kubler-Ross, etc.)
- Experience in implementing security-related behavioural changes
We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that nationality, residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process. To work at NPL, you will need to obtain BPSS security clearance. However, to work in this role in the Time & Frequency department, you will need to have an SC clearance with no restrictions, or you must have the ability to obtain an SC clearance. Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward.
Business Change Analyst employer: National Physical Laboratory (NPL)
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is an exceptional employer that prioritises a strong security culture and offers a collaborative work environment where your contributions truly matter. With a commitment to employee growth, NPL provides tailored training programmes and opportunities for professional development, ensuring you can thrive in your role as a Security Culture Lead & Behavioral Change Strategist. Located in a vibrant area, NPL also fosters a culture of innovation and teamwork, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career.
Contact Details:
National Physical Laboratory (NPL) Recruitment Team
