This role is remote with expectation to travel across the network of clinics.
About Us
Healthy animals and happy owners – that’s the goal.
IVC Evidensia is proud to be one of the world’s leading veterinary care providers based in 20 different countries. IVC Evidensia has revenues of over £3.4bn and a network of more than 2,400 sites, including first opinion clinics, hospitals and out-of-hour centres and a number of pet crematoria and other ancillary businesses. IVC Evidensia operates a high growth model, typically looking to acquire around 300 sites a year across all countries.
About the role
We currently seek a Transformation Manager to support the IVC Evidensia business in the UK. In this role we require someone to plan, manage and lead a key transformation programme through to successful delivery, including coordination of a matrixed internal team, external suppliers and budgets.
This role is accountable for coordinating, managing and controlling all stages of programme delivery, with a particular focus on implementing and embedding change.
What do we look for in a Transformation Manager?
1. Experiencing managing large scale end-to-end change projects/programmes that have generated business value.
2. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders including clinic teams and senior stakeholders.
3. Comfortable managing matrixed teams and programmes or portfolios that cut across business functions.
4. Understanding of different project delivery frameworks and where to apply these (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, APMP).
5. Comfortable with ambiguity and able to work well in pressured situations.
6. Excellent IT skills inc. advanced PowerPoint and Excel.
What you'll do
1. Take full accountability for the end-to-end delivery of one of IVC’s largest change programmes to time, quality and cost.
2. Communicate effectively and create clear direction for those involved in programme delivery including colleagues and the wider programme team.
3. Produce, maintain and be accountable for the project plans, project budgets and financial forecasts, managing project scope and changes.
4. Land changes with colleagues in practice empathetically, allowing for feedback and supporting when necessary.
5. Support the Programme Delivery Director and Programme Sponsors with wider communication of progress to senior stakeholders (e.g. Group Leadership, Investors).
What We Offer
IVC is an international business and some working outside of normal hours, or travel to other sites, may be necessary.
At IVC Evidensia we recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:
1. 26 days annual leave
2. Pension
3. Discretionary Bonus
4. Discounted staff pet care
5. Free Parking available at Head Office
6. Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
Following receipt of your application, you will be contacted by one of our experienced hire recruitment team.
At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
IVC Evidensia UK
IVC Evidensia, The Chocolate Factory, Keynsham, BS31 2AU, United Kingdom
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Danielle Hughes from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
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