Senior Business Change Manager
| Posting date: | 01 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £48,226 to £51,356 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 April 2026 |
| Location: | Exeter |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Join Our Team as a Senior Business Change Manager at Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service!
Are you an experienced change leader ready to make a real impact? Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England, is on the lookout for a Senior Business Change Manager to join our Strategic Business Change team at our Service Headquarters in Exeter. This position is available on a permanent contract, working full-time (37 hours per week) and offers a competitive salary of £48,226 rising on an annual basis to £51,536 (gross) per annum.
About Us
At Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, our mission is to create a safer world by preventing fire and rescue emergencies. We pride ourselves on our fantastic reputation, built on the dedication and expertise of our skilled workforce. By joining us, you will be a key player in enhancing the services we provide across beautiful Devon and Somerset.
You will lead and embed effective change management practices across complex programmes, working closely with senior leaders, project teams and stakeholders. Your focus will be ensuring change is well – planned, people-centred, and successfully adopted across the Service
Key Responsibilities
-Develop and deliver change strategies aligned to organisational goals.
-Lead change planning and ensure smooth implementation and adoption.
-Conduct change impact and business readiness assessments.
-Engage, coach and support leaders and managers through change.
-Oversee stakeholder engagement and communications planning.
-Monitor impact, manage risks, and report progress to senior leaders.
-Manage budgets and resources linked to change initiatives
-Drive continuous improvement in change management practices.
-Provide leadership to cross-functional teams delivering change.
If you’re passionate about leading meaningful organisational change we’d love to hear from you.
Closing date: 23:59 Sunday 19th April 2026
Should you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Robyn Edwards – Programme Manager via redwards@dsfire.gov.uk.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Senior Business Change Manager please click 'apply' today on our website, we would love to hear from you.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment and adhere to the Services’ Safeguarding Policy.
Fire and Rescue Authority roles are listed in Schedule 1 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and as such it is our policy to require all applicants to disclose any criminal convictions (both spent and unspent) including driving offences, cautions and reprimands.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority are committed to the rehabilitation of offenders, as such any positive disclosures will incorporate a reasonable and proportionate response.
As a Service and as individuals:
We are proud to help
We are honest
We are respectful
We are working together
Are you an experienced change leader ready to make a real impact? Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England, is on the lookout for a Senior Business Change Manager to join our Strategic Business Change team at our Service Headquarters in Exeter. This position is available on a permanent contract, working full-time (37 hours per week) and offers a competitive salary of £48,226 rising on an annual basis to £51,536 (gross) per annum.
About Us
At Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, our mission is to create a safer world by preventing fire and rescue emergencies. We pride ourselves on our fantastic reputation, built on the dedication and expertise of our skilled workforce. By joining us, you will be a key player in enhancing the services we provide across beautiful Devon and Somerset.
You will lead and embed effective change management practices across complex programmes, working closely with senior leaders, project teams and stakeholders. Your focus will be ensuring change is well – planned, people-centred, and successfully adopted across the Service
Key Responsibilities
-Develop and deliver change strategies aligned to organisational goals.
-Lead change planning and ensure smooth implementation and adoption.
-Conduct change impact and business readiness assessments.
-Engage, coach and support leaders and managers through change.
-Oversee stakeholder engagement and communications planning.
-Monitor impact, manage risks, and report progress to senior leaders.
-Manage budgets and resources linked to change initiatives
-Drive continuous improvement in change management practices.
-Provide leadership to cross-functional teams delivering change.
If you’re passionate about leading meaningful organisational change we’d love to hear from you.
Closing date: 23:59 Sunday 19th April 2026
Should you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Robyn Edwards – Programme Manager via redwards@dsfire.gov.uk.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Senior Business Change Manager please click 'apply' today on our website, we would love to hear from you.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment and adhere to the Services’ Safeguarding Policy.
Fire and Rescue Authority roles are listed in Schedule 1 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and as such it is our policy to require all applicants to disclose any criminal convictions (both spent and unspent) including driving offences, cautions and reprimands.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority are committed to the rehabilitation of offenders, as such any positive disclosures will incorporate a reasonable and proportionate response.
As a Service and as individuals:
We are proud to help
We are honest
We are respectful
We are working together
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