Change Manager- People

2 weeks ago

Tonbridge amp Mallin Kent, United Kingdom Westfalia Fruit Full time

Job Description

Come and join the leading #avoexperts

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce - 365 days a year & across the globe.

With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts, and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

We are looking for a Change Manager to join our team on an 18 month fixed term contract

This is a brand-new role for Westfalia Fruit which will require you to lead the successful adoption of behavioural and standard operating practice change across Westfalia Fruit's European operations by developing and implementing effective change management strategies.

You'll be responsible for ensuring a smooth transition by fostering a positive employee experience, aligning new work methods with business goals, and managing change. You will collaborate with stakeholders to drive user adoption and address resistance, ensuring success across the organisation.

If you are a resilient and strategic individual who is accustomed to helping global organisations navigate their way through internal changes, we want to hear from you

Responsibilities include:

  • Analyse internal change impact on employee groups and identify resistance points.
  • Design targeted communication and training to address concerns and foster understanding.
  • Implement programs and guides to support user adoption and mitigate risks.
  • Engage key stakeholders to build support and identify change champions.
  • Conduct workshops and feedback sessions to educate stakeholders and address concerns.
  • Provide clear communication and support to address resistance.
  • Coach project teams and department leads on change management techniques.
  • Demonstrate understanding of change management principles and methodologies.
  • Develop and implement strategies to maximise adoption and minimise resistance.
  • Use change management tools to manage risks and adapt strategies based on data.
  • Define success metrics and monitor progress with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
  • Report progress, evaluate results, and refine strategies based on feedback.

Requirements

Essential

  • Change management expertise in large, complex organisations
  • Previous success managing global, multi-layered projects
  • Demonstrated leadership in implementing large-scale change with positive outcomes
  • Experience with ERP systems
  • Skilled in stakeholder engagement, resistance management, and consensus-building
  • Effective in influencing and negotiating, with fluency in English and either French or German
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with diverse stakeholders
  • Ability to persuade key decision-makers to support change initiatives
  • Proficient in project management within fast-paced environments
  • Competency in data analysis and reporting tools for tracking change progress

Desirable

  • Understanding of the fresh produce industry
  • Certification in change management from a recognised certifying body (e.g., Prosci ADKAR, Change Management Institute)

Please note this job requires employees to work 3 days a week onsite from our Kings Hill, Kent office with 2 days working from home.

Benefits

Westfalia Fruit offers competitive benefits tailored to the individual's country of residence at any of our European locations.

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