Strategic Change Delivery Lead

About us:

The Collective is a niche agency within an agency (BCD M&E) driven to design and produce creative end to end experiences that inspire results. We are powered by our outstanding local talent who can deliver global reach when it comes to inspiring experiences for our clients. The Collective team are hybrid based, across our Derby, Milton Keynes and Fleet offices.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table. We believe in pushing boundaries; we don’t just embrace change, we instigate it. Our creativity, passion and inspiring ideas are what make us stand out.  Do you dare to be different? If so, then we could be the place for you.

We can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something.

See what life is about at BCD M&E, The Collective at https://bcdme.com/what-we-do/the-collective/ and our YouTube channel https://lnkd.in/gCtyfpt

About the role:

The Strategic Change Delivery Lead is responsible for leading and overseeing a number of internal projects designed to drive business change, support team integration, and drive process and efficiency improvements across The Collective team. The role relies on a process-driven self-starter with strong organisational skills and discretion, able to build relationships across teams to translate information into effective processes and proactively solve problems. Requires excellent time management and the ability to prioritise and re-prioritise while managing multiple projects and stakeholders.

Sound like you? Read on!

As a Strategic Change Delivery Lead, you will:

• Lead internal project planning and coordination across The Collective, creating clear project plans, RACIs, timelines, and stakeholder accountability.
• Drive project progress by leading status meetings, tracking deadlines, managing priorities, and identifying overlaps or efficiency opportunities across projects.
• Support leadership with internal and offsite meetings and events, helping to plan and manage key activities effectively.
• Review and improve systems, tools, processes, and templates across departments to create a more aligned, integrated, and efficient way of working.
• Identify AI and automation opportunities by auditing current tools and systems, resolving challenges, and working with teams to improve integration and process efficiency.
• Support strategic improvement projects, conduct research into project management tools, and implement ongoing updates to SOPs and working practices.

You’re good at:

• Conducting thorough audits and identifying opportunities for system improvements
• Developing project plans and managing rollouts with ease
• Building strong relationships and fostering collaboration across departments
• Crafting engaging training materials and supporting staff on new processes
• Maintaining a proactive and solutions-focused mindset, even in high-pressure situations
• Thinking forwards and embracing change, being technologically minded

You might also have:

• Experience in the events industry and a solid operational background
• Familiarity with project management tools and techniques
• A knack for juggling multiple priorities while staying organized
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of The Collective & BCD M&E products and services

Our Benefits for this role:

• Birthday day off
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday Purchase Scheme - allowing up to 5 additional holidays days
• Life Assurance x2 your annual salary
• Discounted rates on Hotels & Travel
• Gym & Fitness Discounts 
• Private Healthcare
• Pension Scheme
• Company Sick pay
• Lifestyle Benefits

You should know:

• This is a hybrid based role in either the Derby, Milton Keynes or Fleet office
• Our standard working hours are 9am – 5:30pm with an hour break
• You must have the right to work in the UK

How to apply:

Click apply now to be considered

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THE PERKS

Flexible Working

We believe that a flexible working environment is key to getting the best out of our teams. We will support you to work where you need to and when you need to, depending on how you work best.

Room to Grow

Our line of work and business structure challenge our people in a way that inspires growth, with learning and development built into every role. We give individuals ownership over the direction and speed in which they grow.

Everyone has a voice

We thrive on conversations that spark curiosity and empathy. No matter how big or how small, every voice is heard, considered and respected.

Make your move

The diversity of roles across BCD M&E’s global locations means that our people often find new adventures during their time with us. Join us as a meeting planner role in the UK, stay for a global marketing career — there’s always room to move.

We’ve got you covered

Our extensive benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and a successful employee recognition program.

We’re positive. You’ll love it.

It starts from the top. Our leaders lead with positivity, believe in our people and trust us to do the right thing. There will always be support along your journey, in little and big ways.

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