Change Manager

Change Manager / Senior Change Consultant

Outside IR35 Contract | Immediate Start | London-Based Boutique Consultancy

Freshwater Recruitment is partnering with an established and growing boutique change management consulting firm in London to appoint an experienced Change Manager / Senior Change Consultant on a contract basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for high-calibre change professionals who enjoy variety, autonomy, and working closely with senior stakeholders across a diverse portfolio of transformation programmes.

The opportunity

Joining a highly regarded specialist consultancy, you will work across a range of complex change and transformation initiatives, supporting clients through significant business, technology, and operating model change. Engagements span multiple sectors and offer the opportunity to deliver end-to-end change management solutions in a genuinely consulting-led environment.

The consultancy is seeking individuals who can start immediately or at short notice and who thrive in fast-paced, client-facing environments.

Responsibilities

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• Leading and delivering change management workstreams across large-scale transformation programmes
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• Developing and implementing change strategies, stakeholder engagement plans, communications, and training approaches
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• Conducting change impact assessments and organisational readiness activities
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• Engaging and influencing senior stakeholders and executive sponsors
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• Supporting programme leadership teams to drive adoption and embed sustainable change
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• Providing pragmatic, hands-on consulting support across multiple client engagements
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About you

We are particularly interested in speaking with professionals who have:

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• Previous experience with one of the Big Four consulting firms or a leading management consultancy
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• Strong consulting credentials at Senior Consultant or Manager level
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• A proven track record delivering organisational change, business transformation, or technology-enabled change programmes
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• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
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• The ability to work independently while bringing a collaborative, consultancy mindset
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• Experience across multiple sectors and programme environments
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What's on offer

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• Outside IR35 day-rate contract (£500-£650 per day)
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• Immediate project requirements with the potential for ongoing engagements
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• Exposure to a varied and interesting portfolio of transformation programmes
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• Opportunity to work with a highly respected boutique consultancy and senior client stakeholders
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• Hybrid working, with a London base
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If you are an experienced change consultant looking for your next contract opportunity and can be available immediately or on short notice, we'd be delighted to hear from you.