Description

Closing Date: 02-May-2024

Our Purpose
Working in Partnership for a happier world – our shared Purpose that guides us in everything we do and inspires 3 important principles; happier people, happier business, happier world. The John Lewis Partnership is a truly unique business, one that seeks to make a positive difference to the lives of everyone.
At a glance
This is a hybrid working role, therefore your time will primarily be split between working from home and the London/ Head Office. However, there will also be an expectation to visit other locations as the need arises.
The salary range for this role is set at £68,500 to £128,000. We are looking for candidates within the salary range of up to £95,000
Contract type
This position is a Permanent role, there are 3 positions available one for each brand, Waitrose, John Lewis & Pan Partnership
About the Role
The successful delivery of the Partnership strategy is critical to the continued success of the Partnership.  At the heart of the Partnership is the Transformation Team, responsible for the creation and successful delivery of a £500m+ annual portfolio plan as part of our multi-year journey. Recognising the need to organise ourselves in the most efficient and effective way to deliver the Partnership Plan, our operating model is organised around a “hub and spoke” model, with an enterprise portfolio management hub connected into each of the Partnerships Lines of Business (John Lewis, Waitrose, Pan-Partnership). The transformation plans in each Line of Business are led by our Heads of Brand Transformation, who will lead a small Transformation Squad to plan and deliver the brand plans, and support the achievement of overall business goals. As we move into the next phase of our transformation, we have opportunities for experienced Strategic Brand Change Leads to join our Transformation team, and work as part of the Transformation Squads in each of our major brands.
This is a pivotal role in a new function as part of a refreshed operating model, and an exciting opportunity for the successful person to come in and shape how the team operates, and influence broader ways of working across business leaders responsible for delivering change.
You will own the Change Management landscape for the relevant Brand line. Leading a small team of Strategic Change managers you will be responsible for enabling Brand Partners and leaders to prepare for and successfully navigate all change that the Brand teams experience, identify and mitigating risk whilst optimising the change plan to better embed and sustain change.
As the role holder, you will be responsible for defining and managing the Brand line Change Management Plan, in alignment with the Brand Portfolio Plan. This involves advising on the sequencing of change to bundle implementations for maximum collective impact of change, adjusting the sequence or phasing of changes to minimise disruption and improve the successful landing of change.  You will also work closely with the Change Capability Lead to understand and address the cumulative impact of change across the Enterprise with the appropriate tools, techniques and leadership engagement.
Additionally you will be responsible for the consistent, flexible and effective application of the Strategic Change Management Framework. You will advise Programme Managers and senior business leaders on the appropriate level of Change Management activity to support integrated and enduring change across the business, providing targeted support as required across major change programmes and broader value streams.
As a key member of the Brand Transformation Squad, you will work into the relevant Head of Brand Transformation and closely collaborate with the PMO Brand Lead and Programme Managers to advise on and guide the Brand line’s change journey.
Essential skills you’ll need
Working as an expert practitioner in Change Management & leadership across large, complex programmes and with senior stakeholders
A practical understanding of how change works in an agile product led environment, alongside projects and programmes
Experience of practising both Agile and Waterfall Change Management approaches
Team Leadership experience with both line management and matrix management of agile teams
Desirable skills you may have
Globally recognised Change Management qualification e.g APMG or PROSCI
Coaching
Benefits of the Partnership
Hybrid Working
Full - time working holiday entitlement 25 days holiday, plus public and bank holidays (this is prorated for part time hours)
Excellent work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy
Defined Contribution pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay) and, after three years’ service, you’ll receive an additional Partnership contribution of 4% of pay, regardless of whether you pay in or not
You’ll get Partnership discount in store and online once you complete your Earning Membership period. That’s 25% off in John Lewis (12% off electrical products, some exclusions apply) and 20% in Waitrose (some exclusions apply) You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount.
Simple cycle to work support scheme
We’re really proud of our exclusive hotels based in some of Britain’s most beautiful areas and once you’ve been with us for three months, you’re welcome to explore them
Health Care cover
Car allowance
Learn more about our extensive range of exciting benefits that you could enjoy when you join us, visit -ttps://www.jlpjobs.com/about/benefits/