Change Management Facilitator

Contract: 6-Month Fixed Term
Location: Rinville, Galway
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm)

Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Change Management Facilitator to support the delivery of a key organisational transformation programme. This role will focus on translating strategic objectives into practical actions, supporting leadership, and driving measurable improvements in performance and service delivery.

Key Responsibilities Change Strategy & Planning

• Develop a comprehensive Change Management Strategy
• Translate organisational review outcomes into a prioritised implementation roadmap

Staff Engagement & Facilitation

• Facilitate staff workshops and forums to support change processes
• Engage employees in the design and implementation of transformation initiatives

Communication

• Develop and implement a structured communication strategy
• Support leadership in delivering clear, consistent and transparent messaging
• Provide ongoing updates on progress and key developments

Change Implementation

• Define governance structures, reporting lines and Terms of Reference
• Support the design and delivery of new organisational structures and processes
• Assist with strategic initiatives and continuous improvement efforts

Risk Management

• Identify organisational and cultural risks
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies
• Proactively manage resistance within a regulated and unionised environment

Monitoring & Reporting

• Define KPIs and success metrics
• Develop reporting dashboards
• Track progress, adoption and benefits realisation

Key Deliverables

• Change Management Strategy and Framework
• Transformation / Implementation Roadmap
• Staff Engagement Plan and workshop outputs
• Communication Strategy, messaging framework and briefing materials
• Change Implementation Plans and Impact Assessments
• Risk and Issue Register
• KPI Framework and Benefits Realisation Plan
• Progress Reports and Dashboards

Skills & Competencies

• Strong facilitation and workshop leadership skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
• Proven strategic planning and execution capability
• Programme and project management expertise
• Ability to influence without authority
• High emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Results-driven with a focus on measurable outcomes

Experience Required Essential

• Experience delivering large-scale change programmes in the public sector
• Proven track record in implementing organisational or strategic review outcomes
• Experience working in governance and compliance-driven environments
• Experience managing cultural change and stakeholder resistance

Desirable

• Experience within Irish or EU public sector settings
• Familiarity with public service operating models and statutory bodies

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