Change & Adoption Lead

Location/s

Birmingham, Manchester

Experience Level

Intermediate

Term

Permanent

Working Hours

Full Time

Practice Area / Department

Business Support - Business Transformation

Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 170 partners and 1000 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Asia. Our global footprint is further enhanced by our strategic partnership with Interlaw which works to facilitate our management of multi-jurisdictional matters. We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth.

We've always been proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and value the variety of our partnership. We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique. We expect and respect that you and your talents are too. Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business in a way that is responsible and sustainable and has the principles of ESG at its core, guiding the way we operate firmwide.

Job Advert Description

Are you ready to lead transformative change in a dynamic legal environment? Our Business Transformation department are seeking a Change & Adoption Lead to join the team in either the Birmingham or Manchester office. If you have the passion and expertise to drive change, we encourage you to apply and join a team that values diversity, innovation, and growth.

The Role

The Change & Adoption Lead will play a crucial role in shaping the firm's approach to change.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive business change framework for both strategic and departmental initiatives.
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with the agreed framework through the Business Transformation Team.
• Create benefits analysis to aid in decision-making and prioritisation.
• Lead the development of a change-ready culture by managing a Change Champion Network.
• Design and deliver training and engagement strategies to build change capability.
• Plan and deliver change workstreams using structured methodologies.
• Translate technical requirements into accessible language for better engagement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure smooth transition to business-as-usual.

The Candidate

The ideal Change & Adoption Lead will possess the following qualifications and skills.

• Minimum of two years' experience in a similar role within the legal or professional services sector.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing change frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and delivery experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft software packages such as O365.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate ideas and solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently and meet deadlines.
• Resilient, adaptable, and proactive with a strong problem-solving ability.

Our benefits include, an annual bonus scheme, GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva. We also offer Private Medical Insurance, (currently with Vitality Health) upon joining the firm, which include discounted gym memberships, free cinema tickets, health assessments and much more.

Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.

If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support that you might need either during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team on

As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.