Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people-centred, safe, and designed for the future.
Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet.
We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them.
Predominantly focused on the public-sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio.
Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022.
The Business Change Manager / Change Consultant will lead and support the delivery of business and technology-enabled change across Business & Digital Technology.
The role combines change management, internal consulting and transformation delivery, working closely with business stakeholders, Product Owners and Technology teams to ensure that change is well understood, effectively delivered and successfully embedded into business operations.
The role will work across the full change lifecycle — from understanding the business problem and assessing operational impacts, through to shaping solutions, supporting delivery, managing stakeholders and ensuring operational readiness and adoption.
This is a hands-on role for someone who can operate confidently in a fast-moving technology environment, bring structure to complex change, challenge constructively and ensure that change delivers its intended business outcomes.
RequirementsEssential
- Proven experience delivering end-to-end business change, transformation or technology-enabled change.
- Experience working closely with business stakeholders, Product Owners and Technology teams.
- Experience operating within agile delivery environments, such as Scrum, sprints or Kanban.
- Strong understanding of operational change and the impact of technology-enabled change on people, processes and business operations.
- Experience managing RAIDs, risks, dependencies, issues and governance within change or transformation initiatives.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, including the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
- Experience identifying operational impacts and readiness requirements early in the change lifecycle.
- Experience working with Risk, Compliance or other control functions to ensure appropriate governance and controls.
- Strong problem-solving and consulting skills, with the ability to bring structure to ambiguous situations.
- Excellent communication, facilitation and organisational skills.
- A track record of taking change from shaping through delivery and into implementation/adoption.
- Experience working within a digital, technology or technology-enabled transformation environment.
- Experience in an internal consulting, transformation or business partnering role.
- Experience working across multiple projects or programmes simultaneously.
- Knowledge of recognised change management methodologies.
- Experience developing change frameworks, tools or delivery standards.
- Experience within a regulated or highly controlled environment.
Benefits
Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy.
By joining us you can expect:
· Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
· Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society
· Strong, inspiring, and thought-provoking leadership
· A supportive and collaborative environment
As well as this we offer:
Development – access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme, and training
Wellness – 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme
Flexible Working – including home working and part time
Social – office parties, breakfast Tuesdays, monthly pizza Thursdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and commitment to charitable causes
Time Off – 25 days of annual leave a year, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days each year
Volunteering – 2 paid days per year to volunteer in our local communities or within a charity organisation
Pension – Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
Life Assurance – of 4 times base salary
Private Medical Insurance – which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
Worldwide Travel Insurance – which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
Travel – season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme
For a full list of benefits please visit our website (www.methods.co.uk/careers/benefits)
Skills Required
- Proven experience delivering end-to-end business change, transformation, or technology-enabled change
- Experience working with business stakeholders, Product Owners, and Technology teams
- Experience in agile delivery environments, including Scrum, sprints, or Kanban
- Understanding of operational change and technology-enabled impacts on people, processes, and business operations
- Experience managing RAIDs, risks, dependencies, issues, and governance
- Strong stakeholder management skills, including influencing and challenging senior stakeholders
- Experience identifying operational impacts and readiness requirements early in the change lifecycle
- Experience working with Risk, Compliance, or other control functions
- Strong problem-solving and consulting skills
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and organisational skills
- Track record of taking change from shaping through delivery into implementation and adoption
- Experience in digital, technology, or technology-enabled transformation
- Experience in internal consulting, transformation, or business partnering
- Experience working across multiple projects or programmes simultaneously
- Knowledge of recognised change management methodologies
- Experience developing change frameworks, tools, or delivery standards
- Experience in a regulated or highly controlled environment
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What We Do
Methods is the leading digital transformation partner for the UK public sector. We care deeply about making our public services better and have been doing this for 28 years. Methods partners with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way public sector operates in the UK. Our mission is to help safeguard public-facing services and apply digital thinking to make sure the future of our public services is centred around citizens. Committed to having social impact, we enjoy an enviable track record of delivering real savings and benefits. We do this by helping you move from vertically integrated legacy infrastructure to a platform business model – allowing you to keep infrastructure costs low and focus on doing what you do best i.e. delivering front-end services. With Methods, you access a range of specialist skills and industry expertise to transform your organisation for the digital age, break free of expensive suppliers, and take control of your customer relationships and operating model. Further information on Methods Group can be found at www.methods.co.uk.
