Age UK is offering an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Change Manager to support local Age UKs to maintain and enhance their strategic positioning, financial sustainability, and governance. This role will provide support to both individual and groups of local Age UKs in relation to organisational development, significant strategic change, contingency planning, and crisis management. Support will need to be provided in a timely, focused, and impactful manner. The Strategic Change Manager will work closely with senior stakeholders across the Network to develop and implement robust project plans, take a proactive approach to challenges, and ensure the continuity of high-quality services and support for older people. The role will have responsibility for overseeing a small team of Network & Engagement Support Managers whose focus is to develop and maintain strong relationships with Chief Officers and Chairs of local Age UKs.

• Excellent understanding of the policy and legislative environment in which Age UK services operate, current and future issues in the charity sector, governance, and legal framework and how it translates into reality. A, I
• Knowledge of the role of statutory, voluntary, and private sectors in relation to service provision for older people A, I
• Knowledge of services for older people, with a particular focus on those provided by local Age UKs. A, I
• Excellent influencing, negotiation, and persuasion skills to enable the delivery of positive solutions when working with local Age UKs at times of organisational stress. A, I, P
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to build and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally at all levels. A, I, P
• Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise workloads, maintain systems, manage competing demands, and work calmly and confidently under pressure. A, I
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with others to find creative and innovative solutions. A, I
• Proven ability to analyse complex information and make decisions and formulate recommendations quickly, communicating information clearly and accessibly. A, I
• Demonstrable knowledge and application of project and change management methodologies. A, I, P
• Experience of developing and managing teams. A,I
Great to haves:
• Well-developed understanding of the environment affecting statutory, private and voluntary sector organisations. A, I
  
  Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.