Transformation & Change Consultant

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services company in Belfast is seeking a Transformation & Change Consultant for an 8-month contract. This role involves leading change management activities in a highly regulated environment, partnering with senior stakeholders, and developing strategies for effective adoption and compliance. Candidates should have proven experience in structured change methodologies and strong stakeholder management skills. This is a key opportunity to drive meaningful change across the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Transformation / Change Consultant within highly regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of structured change methodologies (Prosci, ADKAR, etc.).
• Experience working on large, complex transformation programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver change management activities across large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Partner closely with senior business leaders, programme teams, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Develop and execute change strategies including impact assessments, stakeholder mapping, communications, and training plans.
• Support business readiness and adoption across multiple workstreams.
• Ensure all change activity aligns with regulatory, risk, and governance requirements.
• Track and report on change effectiveness, adoption metrics, and risks.
• Act as a trusted advisor to programme leadership on organisational change and transformation best practice.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Change methodologies

Communication skills

Job description

Transformation & Change Consultant

Dublin (2 days onsite per week)
8-month day-rate contract

I am currently recruiting for a Transformation & Change Consultant for a highly regulated client based in Dublin, to support a critical business and regulatory change programme. This role will play a key part in driving structured change across complex stakeholder groups, ensuring adoption, compliance, and measurable outcomes across the organisation.

The Role:

• Lead and deliver change management activities across large-scale transformation initiatives
• Partner closely with senior business leaders, programme teams, and regulatory stakeholders
• Develop and execute change strategies including impact assessments, stakeholder mapping, communications, and training plans
• Support business readiness and adoption across multiple workstreams
• Ensure all change activity aligns with regulatory, risk, and governance requirements
• Track and report on change effectiveness, adoption metrics, and risks
• Act as a trusted advisor to programme leadership on organisational change and transformation best practice

Skills:

• Proven experience as a Transformation / Change Consultant within highly regulated environments
• Strong understanding of structured change methodologies (Prosci, ADKAR ect..)
• Experience working on large, complex transformation programmes
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal