Careers Change Lead

Are you ready to take on an exciting new challenge to enhance your expertise in change management within our Cambridge Change Management Centre of Expertise. Get ready to lead and inspire people through change, We have a fixed‑term opportunity for you to actively contribute to transformational initiatives within our publishing business here at Cambridge University Press & Assessment; supporting digital transformation, organisational design & new ways of working. This role offers experience in the world of cultural, behavioural, process, system, and mindset changes, where you can drive meaningful impact. We're looking for an experienced change lead who can bring a strong passion for change management and, ideally, some familiarity with the publishing ecosystem to help us deliver strategic change with impact. Empower leaders and colleagues to embrace new ways of working and adapt to complex change. Build change capability through coaching, collaboration, and the development of toolkits, playbooks, and dashboards. Use change management data, dashboards, and analytics to inform decisions and enhance visibility. Ensure alignment with an enterprise‑wide view of change to support coordinated planning and delivery. This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40‑60% of their time collaborating and connecting face‑to‑face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long‑term health condition. Combining your curiosity and passion for trying new ideas with your knowledge of change management principles and methods, you're able to successfully lead the implementation and measurement of the people side of change to support the transformation of ways of working across our publishing business. You are committed to supporting managers to coach their people through complex change. Through your experiences of managing and leading people through change, you will have high levels of change agility and adapt well when faced with complexity and ambiguity. You respond well to setbacks and bounce back from failure, learning from the experience and adjusting, where necessary. Your excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to identify both the overt and covert culture of our organisation, will help you quickly build credibility with stakeholders at all levels, positioning you as a trusted partner. If you meet the above minimum requirements, we encourage you to apply. Your application will be even stronger if you can also demonstrate the following desirable criteria: You challenge thinking and question assumptions (including your own) in a constructive way. You understand psychology/behaviours and their influence on how people respond to transition and change. You continuously strive towards new and improved ways to tackle change management successfully, proactively seeking out new and up‑to‑date information which can be applied to real life challenges. First stage interview: in‑person at our offices in Cambridge. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long‑term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter. Why join us? Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it’s safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities. Pursuing Your Potential At Cambridge University Press & Assessment, we are dedicated to fostering an environment where your career aspirations are not only recognised but actively supported. Whether you are looking for new responsibilities within your current team, interested in a promotion or secondment, or exploring a different career path, we offer various resources to support your professional development. Our Online Learning Platform, leadership development pathways, and mentorship schemes are readily available to all employees, ensuring you have the tools to reach your fullest potential. If you’re ready to take the next step in your Cambridge journey, we welcome your application. Together, we continue to shape a culture where everyone feels empowered to succeed and motivated to make a difference—for ourselves, for each other, and for learners worldwide. We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world‑class, flexible rewards package, featuring family‑friendly and planet‑friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 × annual salary Green travel schemes #J-18808-Ljbffr