Change Programme Manager

Company: Lorien
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Location: City of Edinburgh
Job Description:

Lorien is supporting a key public sector client in the recruitment of an experienced Change & Transformation Programme Manager to lead a high-profile service redesign and organisational change initiative. This role will focus on workforce transition, governance, implementation planning and embedding new operating models across a complex stakeholder environment.

Duration: 13 Weeks Initially with potential 13 week extension

Location: Inverness (Predominantly Remote with occasional travel to Inverness office)

Rate: £333 per day inside IR35

Essential Skills, Competences, Experience and Relevant Qualifications

  • Significant experience leading complex organisational change and service redesign programmes.
  • Experience implementing new organisational structures and operating models.
  • Demonstrable experience delivering workforce transition, restructuring and consultation activity.
  • Experience working closely with senior leadership teams, HR functions and key stakeholders.
  • Strong governance, programme management and implementation planning experience.
  • Experience developing transition plans and embedding new ways of working.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills to influence at all levels.
  • Experience managing programme risks, issues, dependencies and delivery milestones.
  • Experience facilitating workshops and supporting teams through organisational change.
  • Experience producing reports, updates and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
  • Experience within local government environments.
  • Experience leading organisational redesign or transformation programmes.
  • Knowledge of workforce planning and organisational development practices.

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Posted: October 14th, 2026