Bidvest Noonan is a leading provider of Facilities Management services, employing over 27,000 people across Ireland and the UK. With nearly 50 years of experience, we deliver cleaning, grounds maintenance, security, and technical services-offered as standalone, bundled, or fully integrated solutions tailored to meet each client's unique needs.We've set out an ambitious five-year strategy to realise our vision of becoming the best FM business. This strategy is built on four core pillars: Customer, Simplicity, Growth, and People. A key priority within the Simplicity pillar is transforming the core technologies that support our people and customer processes. This ambitious transformation programme is focused on implementing best-in-class digital solutions that simplify how our colleagues and managers work-enhancing efficiency, consistency, and overall experience.Role OverviewAs a Change Manager, you will develop change journeys that are strategic, human centred and creatively executed, whether it's rolling out new technology, restructuring teams, or shifting company culture. You will work across business functions, to ensure to ensure changes are embraced, with a smooth adoption, minimal disruption and maximum engagement.Key Responsibilities
Design change experiences-develop change strategies that spark curiosity, reduce resistance, and drive meaningful adoption
Put people at the heart-understand how changes will affect individuals and teams, and shape personalised pathways to guide them through it
Bring clarity to complexity-translate bold ideas into clear, compelling messages through creative communications that energise and engage
Coach and champion-equip leaders and managers to be confident change advocates, ready to lead with empathy and influence
Make learning feel inspiring-collaborate with experts to design engaging, interactive training that builds capability and confidence
Create buzz, not just buy-in-lead campaigns that generate excitement around new ways of working and bring our purpose and strategy to life
Build momentum and measure impact-track how change is landing through adoption data, pulse feedback, and real-world stories
Turn roadblocks into results-spot resistance early, listen deeply, and adapt with smart, people-first solutions
Lead with creativity and purpose-mobilise change champions across the business who bring energy, relevance, and authenticity to every initiative
Skills & Experience requiredExperience
Extensive in leading change, transformation, or organisational development-ideally in fast-paced, complex environments
Deep understanding of the human side of change and how to influence mindsets, not just behaviours
Certification in recognised change methodologies (e.g. Prosci, ADKAR, ACMP) is preferred
What You'll Bring
A creative mindset-able to craft innovative change journeys that engage hearts and minds
A storyteller's instinct-translating complex strategies into compelling narratives that inspire belief and action
The ability to work at pace, with agility and optimism in navigating ambiguity
Strong coaching and stakeholder influencing skills, from the front line to the C-suite
Comfort with data-able to use insight to adapt, measure progress, and tell a meaningful story of impact
Practical knowledge of change frameworks, tools, and digital platforms
Experience building and leading networks of change champions
A passion for people, progress, and making change feel exciting rather than exhausting
Technical Skills
Designing creative and engaging change strategies, to create clarity and excitement amongst key stakeholders.
Mobilising and managing change champions to support with embedding change strategies.
Resilience, adaptability, and a knack for problem-solving
Identifies potential obstacles and develops mitigation strategies
Uses analytics to guide strategy and measure impact
Supports individuals through change and builds internal capability
Adopts change tools to ensure smooth adoption
Soft Skills
Emotional Intelligence to help navigate resistance, build trust, and respond empathetically
Communication to ensure clarity, transparency and stakeholder alignment
Adaptability to enable quick pivots when plans shift or challenges arise
Empathy to build rapport and fosters a supportive environment during transitions
Conflict Resolution to help address disagreements and maintain team cohesion
Influence and Persuasion to encourage buy-in from stakeholders without relying on authority
Facilitates cross-functional cooperation and shared ownership
About YouAbout UsBidvest Noonan is a team of 27,000 passionate and customer-focused people. We work together to deliver exceptional service and value to customers across the UK and Ireland. We recruit great people to deliver our services and we provide them with the resources, training, and direction they need to do their best work.We always put people first. Our people are exceptional and go the extra mile to deliver outstanding services. We celebrate and recognise their successes at every opportunity. At Bidvest Noonan, we strive to make each person feel appreciated, engaged, and supported so that they can reach their potential, knowing it has a positive impact on our overall success.Bidvest Noonan is highly committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can feel valued and respected. We are delighted to welcome applicants from our Armed Forces community and people from diverse backgrounds and identities.
