Change and Release Manager 6 months initial contract Location: Southport - travel as required (minimum of twice per month) Potential on-call/out of hours working - to a minimum (during deployments) - Not necessarily called on-site We are seeking an experienced Change & Release Manager to support our public sector client on an initial 6 month contract. Security Clearance: SC clearance is essential and must be in place at the time of applying. Proactively prepare the business for the impact of changes being delivered by the project, from concept to execution and review. Provide a bridge between the project and the business users to ensure activities are planned and completed, enabling the business to implement the agreed change. Plan, manage and monitor the implementation of changes, including impact assessment, resource analysis, conflict resolution and contingency planning. Champion the use of best practice and provide expert advice for team members and the project community. Support the Project Manager in preparing and updating the change management elements of the Business Case. Establish and maintain the change plan for a specific area of responsibility. Identify, qualify, and update the business readiness criteria. Work with the Stakeholder Manager and Project Manager to create and maintain communication plans, providing content for communications relating to Business Change. Identify and classify stakeholders, ensuring their inclusion in the stakeholder engagement plan