Change Lead - Data Transformation - London

Vantage Point Global is supporting a major transformation programme within the media sector, focused on the evolution of a large media organisation as part of a wider data‑driven transformation. We are seeking an experienced Change Lead to own and orchestrate change management activity across the programme, ensuring both the client organisation and its customers are fully prepared to adopt new processes and systems. This role sits within a complex transformation programme and carries accountability for defining and delivering the end‑to‑end change approach. The Change Lead will ensure that change is embedded across the organisation, working closely with programme leadership, delivery teams and key business stakeholders to enable successful adoption and sustained outcomes. We are particularly interested in individuals who can operate at both a strategic and hands‑on level, shape clear change strategies, and drive execution of communications, training and engagement activities in a fast‑paced transformation environment. What you will be doing • Own and deliver the overarching change management strategy and plan for the programme • Prepare the organisation for change, ensuring new processes and systems are effectively embedded internally and externally • Conduct change impact assessments to identify organisational, process, role and capability impacts • Define appropriate change interventions, including communications, training, engagement and coaching activities • Coordinate and execute change interventions in line with programme milestones and delivery plans • Work closely with delivery and business teams to ensure change activity is aligned to solution rollout • Define go‑live and business readiness criteria to ensure the organisation is prepared for Move to Production (MTP) • Play a key role in MTP activities, ensuring change interventions are delivered in time for go‑live • Assess the effectiveness of change interventions and identify where corrective or additional action is required • Plan and implement remedial change activity where adoption or readiness risks are identified • Operate within programme governance structures, supporting mobilisation and ongoing delivery What we are looking for • Strong experience operating as a Change Lead or Change Manager on complex transformation programmes • Proven ability to define and deliver organisational change strategies across large or complex stakeholders • Experience conducting change impact assessments and translating impacts into practical interventions • Hands‑on experience delivering communications, training and engagement initiatives • Experience defining business readiness and supporting go‑live or transition‑to‑production activities • Ability to assess adoption and effectiveness of change interventions and adjust approach as needed • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including influencing at senior levels • Comfortable working in environments with multiple workstreams, dependencies and evolving priorities • Experience contributing to digital, data or technology‑led transformation initiatives • UK‑based and able to travel onsite 1 to 2 days per week • Exposure to data transformation programmes Nice to haves • Background in media, rights management or related creative industries • Experience managing change with external customers or partners, in addition to internal users • Accreditation in recognised change methodologies (e.g. Prosci, APMG, ADKAR) • Experience working in consultancy‑led or multi‑supplier delivery environments Vantage Point Global is fully committed to being an Equal Opportunities, inclusive employer. We are passionate about attracting diverse talent, and welcome applications regardless of ethnicity, culture, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. Things You Need To Know • To apply, you’ll need to provide us with a CV and answer a few initial questions. • We’d like to make you aware that if you have not heard back from us within three weeks of the date of application that we will not be progressing your application. Vantage Point Global (VP) is a talent consultancy established in 2014 to support top-tier clients in building their talent pipeline. VP provides opportunities for all, hiring exceptional, diverse talent who are supported and developed throughout their career journey at VP, enabling them to be highly effective in their roles. We partner with our clients to create opportunities for individuals to launch into fulfilling and rewarding careers in the industries we serve and deliver a future-ready workforce to our clients. Our unique model delivers continuous formal training, personal development and mentoring to create a driven, high-calibre, highly skilled workforce that is empowered to add value to our clients from the outset. Our head office is in London, but we work with clients globally. We currently have teams in London, Manchester, Newcastle, Belfast, Warsaw, Wroclaw and are expanding into the US and Asia. Vantage Point Global is a fully committed inclusive employer. We are passionate about attracting diverse talent, and welcome applications regardless of ethnicity, culture, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.