Change Delivery Practice Lead

Consortium of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Voluntary and Community Organisations Limited; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading geospatial services organization in Southampton is seeking a Change Delivery Practice Lead for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves leading a team in project management and business change, shaping best practices, and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in transformational change within complex environments, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving. Competitive salary from £64,722 to £75,509, plus excellent benefits including a performance-related bonus and hybrid working.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus up to 10%

Competitive pension scheme (up to 12%)

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual volunteer day

OS Explorers Nursery discount

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading change delivery in complex organizations.
• Strong understanding of project and programme management methodologies.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team providing project management and business change services.
• Develop and implement a centre of excellence model for change delivery.
• Ensure consistent application of change methodologies.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management methodologies

Change delivery management

Strategic thinking

Job description

Highlighted points for this job

£64,722 - £75,509 salary (dependent on experience)

Leading a team in project management and business change services

Based at Ordnance Survey HQ in Southampton, Hampshire

Closing date: Sunday 11th January 2026 at 23:59

Change Delivery Practice Lead - Full time - 12 Month FTC - Salary

£64,722 - £75,509 (dependent on experience) - Hybrid working

About Ordnance Survey

Ordnance Survey is the national mapping agency for Great Britain, delivering world‑class geospatial data and services that underpin innovation and decision‑making across government, business, and everyday life. We’re passionate about using technology to make a real difference, and we’re looking for talented individuals to join our team.

Change Delivery Practice Lead

We’re seeking an experienced and dynamic Change Delivery Practice Lead to join us on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. In this pivotal role, you’ll set direction and manage a high‑performing team to deliver our Projects, Change Management, Business Analysts and Business Performance teams in our newly formed Programme, Performance and Change Team.

This is a new, yet critical position in our newly formed Programme, Performance and Change Team. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for shaping and embedding best practices in change delivery, ensuring our programmes and projects deliver value, meet stakeholder expectations, and align with our business and our strategic ambitions.

About the role

As our Change Delivery Practice Lead, you will

Lead a team providing project management and business change services to support strategic and operational initiatives.

Develop, implement and continuously evolve a centre of excellence model for change delivery and business change management, including tools, templates, and best practices.

Ensure consistent application of change methodologies across programmes and projects.

Build capability across the organisation through coaching, training, and knowledge sharing.

Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align change delivery with business priorities.

Monitor and report on change delivery performance, identifying opportunities for improvement.

Maintain governance standards and ensure compliance with internal frameworks.

Support resource planning and allocation across change initiatives.

Represent the change delivery function in cross‑organisational forums and working groups.

About You

We’re looking for someone who

Proven experience in leading change delivery or transformation functions within complex organisations.

Strong understanding of project and programme management methodologies.

Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.

Strategic thinker with a hands‑on approach to problem‑solving.

Experience in building and scaling delivery practices or Centres of Excellence.

The Rewards

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Salary £64,722 - £75,509 (depending on experience)

Performance related bonus up to 10%

A competitive pension scheme (OS contributes up to 12%)

28 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays (including 3 days Christmas shutdown), with an extra day’s leave for each year worked up to 33 days

Free subscription to our award‑winning OS Maps app and wider employee discounts

Support with continuous improvement with access to online learning platforms/e‑books, and coaching / mentoring schemes

Life Assurance cover

Plus a suite of excellent additional perks and benefits

At OS, we believe looking after your health and wellbeing means more than posters and events. We empower you to manage your work and life the way you need it by offering things like

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual volunteer day to support the local community and charities

OS Explorers Nursery discount

Parking at our modern Southampton HQ, or Cycle to Work scheme for active commuting

Location

We embrace a hybrid working model at OS, because we believe in flexibility and balance. You’ll be based at our fantastic HQ in Southampton, Hampshire, where you’ll spend 50% of your working week collaborating face‑to‑face with colleagues. It’s all about combining the best of both worlds connection and autonomy to help you thrive.

Security

OS conducts pre‑employment checks for anyone made an offer of employment, including identity, right to work, employment history and criminal record checks (via Disclosure & Barring Services (DBS)).

Some of our roles may require additional security vetting. We will advise candidates during the recruitment process if additional vetting may be required for that specific role.

Closing date: Sunday 11th January 2026 at 23:59

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