Job ref: 222353
TPR grade: 6 - Principal
About us
More than half the UK working population rely on The Pensions Regulator (TPR) to regulate their retirement savings. With a career at TPR, you’ll be joining an organisation that will impact on millions of lives for decades to come.
Everyone at TPR plays an important role in helping to keep more than £2trn of savings safe. We’re committed to bringing people into TPR who are ready to make a difference and put UK savers at the heart of what we do.
It is important to us that TPR remains a great place to work. We do all we can to help our people reach their full potential with learning, secondment, and development opportunities. We put our 900+ employees first, supporting flexible working and offer a diverse, lively, and inclusive environment. This includes our Family Network (Balance), Disability Network, LGBT+ Network (Proud), Minority Ethnic Network, Mental Health Network, and Women’s Network which offer spaces to connect.
Our new corporate strategy outlines a bold and challenging vision of how pensions regulation should evolve to keep pace with a change in the scale and nature of the industry. We are at the start of that journey. Join us to find out what part you can play.
We operate a hybrid working model, with regular attendance in our Brighton office to connect with colleagues across the business.
Role
Are you ready to lead transformative change and drive innovation? We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Business Change Manager to join our multidisciplinary team. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with senior leadership to spearhead significant changes across all directorates. Your expertise will be crucial in designing, developing, and implementing new processes, systems, and technology, ensuring accountability and alignment with our ambitious transformation programme.
Responsibilities
- Strategic leadership: provide strategic direction and ensure alignment between business needs and the transformation office.
- Process innovation: lead the design and development of new ways of working, driving efficiency and effectiveness.
- Technology implementation: oversee the implementation of cutting-edge systems and technology to support business transformation.
- Collaboration: work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of changes.
- Accountability: ensure accountability and alignment with the wider transformation programme.
Essential and desirable criteria
Essential
- Certified in Prosci (or similar) change management methodology, including the ADKAR® model.
- Proven experience in leading change management initiatives, preferably within a large organisation.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a team through change.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey change strategies and updates to stakeholders at all levels.
Desirable
- Solid project management skills, including planning, execution and monitoring of change initiatives.
- Ability to analyse data and metrics to assess the impact of change initiatives and make informed decisions.
- Experience in managing relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring their engagement and support throughout the change process.
- Strong problem-solving skills to address challenges and obstacles that arise during change initiatives.
Person specification
- Can do approach.
- Negotiating skills.
- Calm under pressure.
- Communication skills at all levels.
- Leadership skills.
Salary and benefits
As well as a salary between £56,498 and £62,775, we offer:
- Civil Service Pension arrangements, which are recognised as some of the best in the pensions world
- discretionary bonus arrangements
- access to performance related pay progression
- 25 days annual leave provision
- flexible working arrangements
- development opportunities
- enhanced parental leave arrangements
- a free employee assistance programme
- an excellent office location in Brighton
How to apply
To apply please email recruitmentteam@tpr.gov.uk quoting role reference number 222353 along with:
- a covering letter with details of how your skills and experience meet the role requirements
- a copy of your CV
- details of your notice period
Current TPR employees in their first 12 months of employment who want to apply for this vacancy should first contact their line manager to discuss their application.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to the recruitment, employment, retention, and development of people with disabilities, and to improving their employment opportunities.
Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
Applications will be considered on a part time and job share basis.
In accordance with Home Office guidance, the successful candidate will be required to provide their right to work in the UK before they start employment. Unfortunately, TPR is not able to offer sponsorship at the time. TPR is a UK-based organisation with a working location in Brighton, candidates must live in the UK to be employed by us.
The Pensions Regulator is an arm’s length government body and part of the public service.
Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory background screening checks and criminal record checks (BPSS).
Whilst it is our aim to respond to all applicants, if you have not heard from us within 21 days of the advert closing, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Specific feedback will only be provided if you have attended an interview or assessment.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please email recruitmentteam@tpr.gov.uk.