At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic change initiatives and drive meaningful improvements across the University.
- Company: Join the University of East Anglia, a leader in higher education and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy 44 days annual leave, flexible working options, and a generous pension scheme.
- Other info: Flexible working patterns available, with excellent personal development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by transforming strategy into action and enhancing organisational effectiveness.
- Qualifications: Change management qualification or equivalent experience is essential; higher education experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 58225 - 58225 £ per year.
Starting salary from £58,225 per annum, with an annual increment up to £67,468.
Vacancy Type: Indefinite
Function: Management and Senior Administrative (ALC)
About the Role
The University of East Anglia is seeking an Associate Director, Change and Improvement to join our Strategic Programme and Change division. This is a key leadership role with the opportunity to work across the University, supporting strategic delivery, sustainable improvement and people‑centred change. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Programmes and Change, you will guide UEA’s strategic change management function. You will also support the development of our business improvement activity, helping the University focus effort where it can make the greatest difference.
You will work closely with senior leaders, academic faculties, professional services and colleagues across Strategic Programmes and Change. Together, you will help translate strategic priorities into clear delivery plans, with effective governance, visible progress and measurable outcomes.
A recognised change management qualification, or equivalent experience using recognised change approaches, is essential. Experience of business improvement, continuous improvement, project or programme management, and/or working in higher education would be an advantage.
This full‑time post is available from 3 August 2026 on an indefinite basis. UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and encourages applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern, including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term‑time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed at interview.
Benefits:
- 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part‑time).
- Family and Work‑life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on‑campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts: to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 27 July 2026
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