Lead Change Manager

About the role

Shape the Future of Tesco Property

We're embarking on a 3+ year global transformation programme to revolutionise our end-to-end Property operating model, moving towards an Asset Lifecycle approach. Change management is critical to our success—and that's where you come in.

As our Change & Adoption Manager, you'll lead the people side of change across the Tesco Group, ensuring colleagues are empowered to embrace new ways of working and that change sticks. This is a unique opportunity to influence a global operating model and make a lasting impact.

The Hiring Manager for this vacancy is Lois Farrar 

You will be responsible for

• Designing and delivering the change strategy: Create and execute a global change management plan that drives behavioural change and embeds new policies, processes, and systems.
• Leading change assessments: Analyse impacts, manage people risks, and assess readiness for change across diverse audiences.
• Engaging stakeholders: Build strong relationships with senior leaders, managers, and SMEs to anticipate blockers and prepare teams for transition.
• Aligning leadership: Guide leaders and sponsors to champion change across the organisation.
• Communicating and inspiring: Craft compelling messages and engagement materials that make the case for change.
• Enabling learning: Identify training needs and collaborate on sustainable education solutions.
• Championing continuous improvement: Drive best practice in change and adoption within Property.

You will need

• Proven experience delivering operating model change at scale (ideally global).
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and a 'set-up' environment.
• Strong influencing skills and experience working with senior stakeholders in a matrix structure.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Organised, proactive, and passionate about coaching teams and individuals.
• Skilled in MS Office and familiar with Asset Lifecycle principles.

Whats in it for you?

We're all about the little helps. That's why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you – both in and out of work. Click Here to find out more

• Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary

• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)

• Private medical insurance

• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 years' service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave

• Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing

About Us

You might know us as a supermarket, technology company or even for our award-winning mobile network. Truth is, we're all of those things, and much more. Our colleagues work with one goal in mind, helping to make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues and communities all over the world. No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues.

At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.

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