Interim Change Specialist

Interim Change Specialist
£460 per day (inside IR35) | 3 days per week | Fixed term to 31 March 2027 | Hybrid working
Lead transformational change. Shape services. Deliver impact.

An established, values-driven charity is seeking an experienced Interim Change Specialist to lead a significant programme of service transformation across a diverse portfolio of community-based services.
This is a high-impact interim role at a pivotal moment. Following a recent organisational review, you will lead the next phase of development and transformation, ensuring services are effective, sustainable, and aligned to an ambitious long-term strategy.

About the charity
The charity delivers a broad range of community-focused services designed to improve wellbeing, connection, and access to support. It operates at scale, working with thousands of people each year through a variety of programmes and local partnerships.
Its work is underpinned by a strong set of values: kind, accountable, collaborative, flexible and inclusive, alongside a clear commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

About the role
As Interim Change Specialist, you will provide strategic and operational leadership, driving forward a programme of transformation across multiple service areas.
You will:

• Lead the implementation of a major change programme, including service redesign and improvement initiatives
• Translate strategic priorities into delivery plans and measurable outcomes
• Ensure integration, alignment and consistency across services
• Use data, insight and performance metrics to drive decision-making and continuous improvement
• Build and influence relationships across partner organisations and stakeholders
• Provide strong leadership to multidisciplinary teams, supporting them through change
• Embed a culture of innovation, accountability and continuous improvement

This role requires a leader who is equally comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels, with a strong focus on delivery and impact.

About you
We are looking for a dynamic and credible leader with:

• A proven track record of leading complex change or transformation programmes
• Experience of service redesign, restructuring or organisational development
• Strong operational leadership experience within frontline or community-based services
• Demonstrable ability to use data and insight to inform strategy and performance
• Experience of working across multi-agency or partnership environments
• An inclusive, engaging leadership style with the ability to bring people with you through change

You will bring resilience, emotional intelligence and the ability to navigate complexity while maintaining a clear focus on outcomes and delivery.

Why apply?
This is a unique opportunity to:

• Lead a significant transformation programme with tangible impact
• Shape the future direction of a high-profile service portfolio
• Work within a values-led, collaborative charity
• Deliver lasting change that improves outcomes at scale

Key details

• Rate: £460 per day (self-employed)
• Contract: 3 days per week, fixed term to 31 March 2027
• Location: Hybrid, with regular on-site presence required
• Requirements: DBS check and references

Commitment to inclusion

The charity is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from people currently underrepresented in the sector, including people of colour, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.