Change & Adoption Lead
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £550.0 to £580.0 per day |
| Additional salary information: | £550-£580pd Inside via Umbrella |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 February 2026 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 4NB |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4768158_1770226488 |
Summary
A global consultancy is currently seeking an experienced Change & Adoption Lead to lead the organisational adoption strategy for Microsoft Copilot. This role will drive end‑to‑end change planning, user readiness, communication, training, and adoption tracking to ensure a successful enterprise‑wide rollout.
Job Details:
- Start date: ASAP
- Duration: initial contract until 30th of November
- Rate: £580pd Inside IR35 via Umbrella
- Location: Sheffield
- Hybrid: 3 days in the office
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience in change management and organisational adoption within digital transformation programmes, ideally in GenAI.
- Strong ability to develop and lead change strategies, including adoption plans, pilots, phased rollouts, and stakeholder engagement.
- Skilled in creating clear, compelling communication materials to drive awareness, readiness, and behavioural change.
- Experience designing and delivering training programmes, enablement sessions, and tailored learning paths for diverse user groups.
- Knowledge of digital workplace tools and experience supporting SaaS or AI-driven technology rollouts.
- Ability to track adoption metrics, gather feedback, and continuously refine communication, training, and support materials.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with confidence engaging senior leaders, champions, and end‑users.
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