Business Change Manager

Location: Bristol
Salary: £50,000 to £60,000
Call: 0117 321 0588
email: nick@REDLANDSEARCH.COM

A renowned UK Top 100 commercial law firm with offices in Bristol and three other major cities in the UK offers an extensive range of legal services. This firm advises businesses across sectors such as construction, energy & resource management, higher education, and financial services, with a strong market position in housing, local government, and health & social care.

With a dynamic team of over 600 professionals, including 90+ Partners, the award-winning teams deliver expert legal advice in construction, commercial, corporate, property, regulatory, employment, and litigation (commercial and clinical negligence). Recognized among 'The Times Best Law Firms 2023' and honoured with multiple prestigious awards, this firm is committed to excellence.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available to join this progressive firm as a Business Change Manager. The UK legal industry is rapidly evolving, and a transformative leader is needed to join the Transformation Team. This role is crucial in accelerating change and achieving strategic goals. It is a brand new role to join a team of 14 PMs. You will take charge of large change projects, that will help propel this rapidly growing firm forwards. We are looking for someone with demonstrable experience of leading large projects within a similar national organisation.

What They’re Looking For

• Flexible and Supportive Attitude: Great organizational skills, proactive, and positive approach to change.

• Leadership in Change Projects: Ability to lead significant change projects with strong project management and communication skills.

• Collaborative Skills: Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, focusing on teamwork to deliver practical solutions.

• Innovation and Efficiency: Support legal teams to innovate, streamline processes, and enhance productivity, especially through digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Major Change Projects: Manage and deliver impactful change projects with a strong focus on collaboration.

• Support Legal Teams: Assist in reviewing and improving services to deliver better client outcomes.

• Process Mapping and Risk Management: Facilitate workshops, maintain task lists, follow up on actions, and manage risks and issues.

• Enhance Efficiency: Identify opportunities for efficiency, manage digital transformation, and support teams through changes.

• Supplier Management: Oversee procurement and supplier relationships.

• Support Senior Leadership: Assist the Director of Transformation and Operations on firm-wide projects.

Skills and Experience

• Project Management: Proven experience in managing large strategic business change projects.

• Legal Industry Knowledge: Understanding of law firms or professional services.

• Supplier Management: Experience in tendering, procurement, negotiation, and contracting.

• Technological Proficiency: Broad understanding of technology for efficient work delivery.

• Attention to Detail: Strong organizational skills, communication abilities, and project management qualifications (e.g., APMP or Prince 2).

• Business Analysis: Experience in process mapping, swim lane diagrams, and continuous improvement (e.g., IIBA or BCS qualifications).

• People Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of building trust and facilitating group work.

• IT Literacy: Proficiency in Microsoft products, knowledge of Visio is an advantage.