Transformation Change Manager

Salary: 47,389 to 50,253 with progression to 56,535 per annum

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Closing Date: 21 September 2026

The Role Change Manager We have an exciting opportunity within the Transformation team for an experienced Change Manager, to join us on a fixed term basis until 31/08/2028. In your role as Change Manager you will lead and embed sustainable change across the university by enabling staff, students, and stakeholders to successfully adopt new systems, structures, and ways of working that align with the institution’s strategic goals

As a key member of the Newcastle University Transformation team, you will work collaboratively with project managers and workstream leads to ensure change management and stakeholder readiness is embedded into the overarching delivery  order to be successful, you should have significant experience within a change management role, with evidence of how you have successfully delivered projects to time within a higher education setting or similar multi-faceted organisation, and how you have utilised project methodologies to ensure success.

Demonstrable experience of driving and managing complex strategic, organisational and culture change with a focus on working with staff and teams to gain acceptance of change is key. Your relationship and stakeholder management skills will be vital to ensure project success, along with a strength in interpersonal communication, and negotiation and influencing abilities.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact our Transformation Workstream Lead, Laura Thomson via email mson.ukTo apply please upload your CV, along with a cover letter, evidencing how your skills and experiences align with the success profile as outlined in the job description.
** Interviews will be held Thursday October 1st 2026

Purpose of the Role:

To lead and embed sustainable change across the university by enabling staff, students, and stakeholders to successfully adopt new systems, structures, and ways of working that align with the institution’s strategic goals.

Key Outcomes and Accountabilities Change Strategy Implementation Collaborate with Project Managers and Workstream Leads to ensure change management and stakeholder readiness is embedded into the overarching delivery plan Create and implement change management strategies that result in  the successful adoption of new processes, systems, or behaviours across academic and professional service areas

Stakeholder Engagement and Readiness Achieve high levels of stakeholder engagement and readiness through targeted communications, training, and involvement activities

Foster a culture of change capability and continuous improvement across the university through the sharing of key successes and best practice Change Impact and Risk Mitigation Identify and mitigate change-related risks through comprehensive impact assessments and stakeholder analyses

Ensure that changes are embedded and sustained beyond project delivery

Success Profile Essential Experience & Skills Demonstrated success in leading change initiatives in complex environments, preferably within higher education

Expertise in change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci, Kotter) and tools

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to influence at all levels

Experience in designing and delivering change communications, training, and engagement strategies

Ability to work collaboratively across academic and professional service teams

Desirable Experience & Skills Change management certification (e.g.,…