REQ ID: 126894
JOB TITLE: Change and Communications Specialist
SALARY: £48,000 - £58,000

POSTING DATE:11/11/2024
POSTING END DATE: 25/11/2024
LOCATION: Gaydon  

Industrial Operations is where we add value to our modern luxury ethos. Whether in Procurement, sourcing vital products and services, or Supply Chain, managing Logistics Operations and Fulfilment, you will ensure seamless operations for our iconic vehicles across our global footprint while prioritising sustainable initiatives. Working with cross-functional teams, you'll be part of how we drive efficiencies and implement industry-leading practices. Help us create the exceptional.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
As a Change and Communications specialist, you will be responsible for leading and delivering the integrated change management strategy, approach and plan, including communications and updates to cross-functional leadership and external stakeholders to support the Procurement requirements within the Integrated ERP Project.   
You will be expected to liaise with stakeholders and change champions across the business to ensure alignment on key messaging, co-ordinating the Communications, Training and Adoption Leads during delivery and collating feedback on lessons learned and inputting into future strategies.  

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Identify and manage anticipated resistance and maximise engagement of key stakeholders using change management techniques and tools 
• Gain commitment and involvement of senior and line management and those affected by the change using influence and interactions to advocate adoption of the change
• Conduct impact analysis, assess change readiness and apply risk mitigation techniques to maximise likelihood of successful and sustainable implementation of change
• Mapping activity and identifying gaps between current and future state business processes
• Maintain lessons learnt from change interventions and share key lessons with Procurement Digital change practitioners as appropriate

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Proven experience of successfully delivering a major Change Programme or Project
• A broad experience in change management and project management
• Experience with large-scale organisational transformational change
• Experience and knowledge of change management principles, methodologies and tools and how to apply these in practice
• Operational experience of using Transformation methodologies, approaches, tools and techniques
   

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs. 

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.