Change management jobs are specialist positions with a key role in ensuring development-related projects meet specified objectives, schedules and budgets. The change manager works on a person-to-person basis with the employees initiating the project, helping to minimise workers’ resistance and maximise their engagement with the new structures. The major task is to improve worker uptake of the changes, leading to more proficiency and better business results. Basically, this job is all about efficient communication at all levels.
Change managers work at all levels within the company, including executives and higher management responsible for sponsoring the changes. Direct support and coaching of those involved in the front line of managing the new projects is a core activity, requiring excellent inter-personal communications skills as well as strategy management. The ability to correct employee and client resistance to changes is a key requirement, as is experience of change management methodologies. A relevant degree is mandatory and previous experience in the field is a definite plus.
Salaries in this sector vary considerably according to applicant’s level of experience and the company’s requirements. Expect around £25,000 at entry-level, rising to £70,000 plus bonus at the top level.

• Being able to work alone or with a team.
• Having good interpersonal abilities.
• Being able to prioritise projects.
• Being a good listener.
• Having problem solving skills.
• Having good written and spoken communication abilities.
• Being able to work with all levels of a company.
• Having leadership skills.
• Having good knowledge of financial services industry.
• Being organised.

Change Management job placements require applicants with a degree or a Higher National Diploma. These qualifications can be in any subject, but it is recommended to have degrees specifically in business studies, psychology, law, management, and human resource management. Requirements for these courses vary according to option selected for studies. For instance, a Higher National Diploma requires 1 or 2 highers and a degree requires 3 to 5 highers.

There are advanced qualifications for people working on this area such as a Master of Business Administration or a postgraduate course in human resource management or a related subject for this industry.