Unique demands. Unique services. Unique rolesAre you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for improving operations in a complex environment? We’re seeking an Change Management Coordinator to support the planning, coordination, and execution of key change management initiatives at Merville Barracks, Colchester. This is your opportunity to be a vital part of a multi-service site, ensuring smooth transitions and the effective delivery of operational and strategic goals.If you're someone who thrives on challenge, enjoys collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and has a proactive, solutions-focused mindset, this is the role for you. Help us drive change in an environment where innovation and operational stability are key!What You’ll Do:Lead Change Management Initiatives: Act as the central coordinator for all change requests (variations), ensuring they are reviewed, tracked, prioritised, and implemented efficiently.Drive Innovative Solutions: Work within the commercial and contractual boundaries of the PFI to develop future-proof Contract Change Notices (CCNs) that maintain service quality and comply with current and future legislation.Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and implement communication plans for change initiatives, liaising with internal and external stakeholders (including Contract Directors, Finance, legal counsel, and external agencies) to ensure alignment, gather feedback, and address concerns.Manage Risk and Compliance: Proactively identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies, ensuring all changes comply with site policies, regulations, and industry standards.Ensure Operational Continuity: Coordinate the rollout of change initiatives while minimizing disruption to site operations, ensuring the stability and effectiveness of critical services.Monitor and Report Progress: Track the impact of change initiatives, providing detailed performance reports to senior management and making recommendations for further improvement.Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and secure records of all change-related activities for audit, review, and compliance purposes.Key Responsibilities:Change Request Management: Review and track change requests, ensuring proper approvals and documentation are in place.Stakeholder Communication: Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders, managing expectations and fostering collaboration across multiple teams.Process Oversight: Monitor and ensure adherence to established change management processes, mitigating any issues that could impact operational stability.Implementation Support: Facilitate training, briefings, and resource distribution to ensure effective execution of change initiatives.Risk Management: Proactively address challenges during the change process, ensuring that all changes are executed with minimal disruption.What You Bring:Proven Experience in Change Management: Significant experience in change management, administration, or a similar role within a large, multi-service environment.Knowledge of Change Management Principles: Familiarity with best practices such as ITIL, Prosci, or similar methodologies.Stakeholder Management Skills: Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and align multiple stakeholders across different service areas.Process-Oriented and Detail-Driven: Ability to manage multiple change initiatives, ensuring compliance with policies and minimizing disruption.Desirable:Certifications: Change Management Practitioner, PRINCE2, PMP, or other relevant qualifications.Experience in Complex Operational Environments: Such as healthcare, education, military, or large facilities management.Adaptable and Results-Driven: A proactive, adaptable mindset with a focus on delivering results and ensuring operational stability. What we offer:Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement PlanA death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by SodexoOpportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.Flexible and dynamic work environmentCompetitive compensationFull training and full protective uniform supplied Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! Package Description40 hours per weekMonday to Friday£38,000 - £44,000 per annumSodexo rewards and benefits About The CompanyAbout Sodexo At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
