Transformation Programme Manager

5 days ago


Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom News UK Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Change and Communications Manager to join our Finance Transformation Programme at News UK. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in supporting the programme's change management and communications agenda, embedding transformational change into News UK, and taking News UK colleagues on this important journey.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the Change Lead to build the Finance Transformation Programme Change Management and Communications function, including change impact assessments, change impact action plans, stakeholder/audience analysis, business readiness, communication and stakeholder engagement, and change networks.
  • Develop and manage the overarching Communications Strategy, Approach, and Plan to ensure the correct messaging and communications are made to the business and other stakeholders at the right time.
  • Develop communications messages for the overall programme and individual deployments aimed at both internal and external audiences.
  • Manage and develop key communication channels utilised by the programme and measure the impactfulness of communications, then tailor approaches appropriately.
  • Support building and fostering a wide change network within the News UK business, creating a self-supporting network to educate and inform users of the new systems and processes.
  • Provide necessary advice, education, and coaching to the business and other stakeholders regarding the proper implementation of a Change Management and Communications methodology.
  • Work closely with key programme colleagues, such as the Finance Transformation Programme Manager, and Business and Technical Leads, to understand any further requirements of the function.
  • Work hand-in-glove with the System Implementation (SI) Partner to ensure they are fully supported to successfully deliver the change.
  • Support the PMO and programme leadership to develop governance materials, such as weekly reporting and SteerCo reporting.
  • Coordinate with other projects and programmes and internal communications in News UK that may have an impact on the programme and manage those impacts from a change perspective.

About You:

We are looking for a Change and Communications Manager who is eager to learn and develop their experience in a large-scale and complex programme. Key requirements include:

  • Prior experience of supporting similar change and communications functions or teams in complex transformation programmes in a change or communications role.
  • Experience working with content publishing systems and email marketing systems is desirable.
  • Knowledge of change communication theory and internal and external strategies and best practice.
  • Proven experience in creating and delivering change project communications to both internal and external audiences.
  • Comfortable managing or leading a team of change communication analysts in a complex change programme.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and the programme team.
  • A proactive approach to be curious, pre-empt issues, challenge, ask the right questions, and propose solutions and 'lean into' challenging situations.
  • Ability to cut through complexity and get to the 'so what,' enabling effective communication to senior leadership and all levels of the business by providing clear, polished, and concise outputs.
  • Calmness under pressure and an expert ability in problem-solving under ambiguity.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with effective time management and prioritisation.
  • Be a great team player and be happy to get stuck-in to support others - the Finance Transformation Programme is a very supportive and collaborative team.

About News UK:

News UK is one of the leading media businesses in the UK and Ireland, with a portfolio of world-famous brands including The Times, The Sunday Times, The Sun, The Sun on Sunday, and The TLS. Our national broadcast brands include talkSPORT, Times Radio, talkRADIO, and Virgin Radio UK, and we have market-leading local radio stations across Ireland. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace, to help people with visible and non-visible disabilities create careers in media and aim to make our content accessible to all.

About the Benefits:

We offer a range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a generous pension scheme, 25 days holiday, and up to 4 volunteering days per year. We also offer a wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access, private medical insurance covering pre-existing conditions, discounted gym memberships, ClassPass at Home, weekly virtual HIIT, yoga, and run club classes, and 'Bikes for Work' scheme. We want to ensure that everyone we meet has the opportunity to perform to their best when interviewing. Please let us know, at any stage, whether you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, and we will do our best to accommodate.



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