Implementation Lead

At AQA, we’re committed to advancing education and we’re committed to our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK , we mark over 10 million exam papers each year and it’s our people who make this happen.

Change Implementation Lead

Manchester
Permanent
Salary: £61,000 - £66,000

Hybrid Working - 2 days per week in the office

Are you passionate about driving meaningful change and helping organisations adapt to new ways of working? We’re looking for an experienced Change Implementation Lead to join our team and play a key role in shaping how we deliver transformation across our portfolio of initiatives.

As a Change Implementation Lead, you’ll:

• Lead and influence
  :
  Partner with senior leaders and stakeholders to ensure change initiatives are delivered effectively and sustainably.

• Design and deliver
  :
  Create clear implementation strategies, impact assessments, training approaches, and readiness plans.

• Coach and empower
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  Support business leaders and teams to build their change capability and embed new ways of working.

• Collaborate widely
  :
  Work across multiple projects, sharing best practices and contributing to our change community of practice.

• Drive results
  :
  Monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure successful adoption of change.

You’ll bring:

• Strong experience in change implementation methodologies and tools
  .

• A track record of applying change theory in real-world projects.

• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

• Skills in problem-solving, planning, and delivering at pace
  .

• A customer-focused mindset
  , ensuring the voice of the customer is central to everything you do.

At AQA, we are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse team brings richer perspectives and drives better outcomes. Our ED&I strategy ensures that everyone—regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background—is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We actively promote inclusive language, avoid stereotypes, and strive for representation across all dimensions of diversity.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences.

• a supportive, collaborative environment where your ideas matter, you’ll have

• access to professional development and opportunities to grow your change expertise. The opportunity to work on impactful projects that make a real difference to our organisation and customers, truly supporting teachers and learners to succeed.

• the autonomy to prioritise your work and be part of a smaller change team within a department of around 40 professionals in a centre of excellence for change delivery.

You will also benefit from

• Flexible working, a 35-hour week, and 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure).

• A generous pension scheme with up to 11.5% employer contributions.

• Private medical insurance, health cash plan, EV leasing, volunteering days, and modern offices with gym.

Upload your most recent CV with a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience will enhance our team.

Applications will close at 23:59 on Sunday 11 January

Interviews will be in the Manchester office in the week beginning 26 January. You will be asked to present on a topic followed by questions exploring your skills, values and experience.

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We have a preferred supplier list (PSL) in place.

Unsolicited CVs will be treated as a gift. We will not be subject to or liable under your terms and conditions for agency fees.

Purpose:

This role will be required to lead implementation work streams across the portfolio initiatives. Ensuring that both the Business Change Hub delivery team and business leaders are implementing changes following best practices. Consulting and business partnering with business leaders to ensure they have the knowledge and capabilities to identify impacts, engage stakeholders, design and deliver effective training and adopt the new…