Change Manager - Institutional Change Portfolio

At The University of Law, we’re delivering a significant volume of strategic and operational change across the organisation. To support this, we’ve introduced a Change Management Framework (CMF) to bring greater visibility, coordination and alignment to how change is delivered institution wide.

We’re now looking for a Change Manager to play a key role in embedding and operating this framework. Sitting within the Strategic Projects Team, you’ll provide a central view of institutional change helping to identify risks, manage dependencies and support Executive decision-making.

This is a highly collaborative role, working across faculties, professional services and senior leadership to ensure change is effectively coordinated and sustainable.

This is a 24-Month FTC, working remotely (UK-Based)

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As our Change Manager - Institutional Change Portfolio , you will:

You’ll take ownership of embedding and operating our Change Management Framework, ensuring institutional change is visible, coordinated and well-managed.

· Embed the Change Management Framework across the University

· Capture and maintain a central portfolio of institutional change activity

· Identify cross-functional risks, dependencies and capacity constraints

· Facilitate dependency mapping for high-impact initiatives

· Produce Executive-level reporting, including monthly Change Snapshots

· Highlight cumulative change impact and potential saturation risks

· Support governance processes and decision-making with clear insights and trade-offs

· Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation

· Promoting a consistent understanding of institutional change and its impacts

Is this you?:

We’re looking for someone who thrives in complex environments and enjoys bringing clarity and structure to change.

· Experience working in a complex, multi-stakeholder organisation

· A track record of coordinating cross-functional change or transformation activity

· Strong experience identifying and managing risks and dependencies

· Confidence working with and reporting to senior leadership or Executive teams

· Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information

· Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

· The ability to build relationships and influence across teams

The closing date for application is 9th August 2026. We may close the role early if we receive a high number of applications.

Why join us?

Along with a starting salary of £54,000 you’ll enjoy:

• We provide a generous annual leave entitlement of 30 days

• Private Medical Scheme and Life Assurance

• Contributory Pension Scheme

• Season Ticket Loans and Student Discounts

Be part of a diverse and inclusive community

We are committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse student population. We actively seek to increase representation across all backgrounds and identities, and we provide support and adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

For more information please contact [email protected]

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Some posts within the University are subject to a DBS check - you will be notified of this during the application process.