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Location: Currently operating hybrid working in our West London Office (The role will be office and home based, with a requirement to be either onsite at a school or in the office 2 to 3 times a week.)Contract: Fixed-term contract until June 2027Pattern: Full Time (standard hours 9am – 5.30pm)Interviews will be held on 9th January 2026About the role:The Change Manager will ensure a smooth transition to the new system working with a dedicated Project Manager and other internal project roles. Working alongside key members of the Ark’s central teams, schools, and the supplier.Key Responsibilities:Identify and work with key stakeholders (HR, Payroll, IT, Finance, line managers, employees).Analyse how the new system will affect processes, roles, and responsibilities and document the changes users will need to adopt.Collaborate with Learning & Development to design training programs tailored to different user groups.Develop a change readiness strategy, including surveys or assessments to gauge preparedness.Identify potential risks and resistance points related to the change.Ensure change activities are aligned with project timelines, governance structures, and business objectives.Knowledge, Skills & Experience:Experience in various launch mechanisms, covering iterative implementations (e.g. school by school) rollouts, pilots, multiple pay rolls in an organisation.Able to build trust across senior leadership and school communities; politically astute; capable of balancing pace with sensitivity.Operational knowledge of Payroll and HR processes and systems.Experience working within complex migration projects with multiple workstreams and integrations.Experience with Midland HR’s iTrent (desirable).Qualification Criteria:Right to Work in the U.K.Change Management qualifications (desirable) or significant equivalent professional experience.Commitment to equality of opportunity and the safeguarding and welfare of all students.