Principle Project Manager / Change Manager / Portfolio Manager(Ref: 6000)

Do you have a passion for nature and the environment? Do you want to make a real difference and secure significant environmental gains in the present and the future? Do you enjoy working in a team? Can you see yourself advising communities and customers to maximise gains for the Natural Environment? If this appeals to you, a career at Natural England offers rewarding opportunities to secure environmental improvements and play your part in creating a better future for people and nature.The priority work Natural England is delivering includes:Establishing a Nature Recovery Network to help wildlife thrive.Monitoring environmental changes to identify and help reduce the effects of climate change;Working with farmers and landowners to develop greener food production methods;Advising on plans for new developments to maximise gains for nature, andProviding ways for people to better connect with nature, including green social prescribing.We are the Governments Adviser for the natural environment, playing a vital role in delivering the Governments 25 Year Environment Plan, an ambitious vision which brings new opportunities to protect and enhance and to achieve real outcomes for the environment.Find out more about the work of Natural England at: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/natural-englandThis is an exciting time to be working for Natural England. We do so much for Nature and are ambitious to do even more. We are looking for a skilled change / project manager and a portfolio manager.Our priority work includes:Promoting change management best practice and growing the change capacity of the organisationDelivering bounded change projects to improve our internal alignment, ways of working and workforce developmentSetting Project Delivery policy, standards and processes and facilitating professional development in support of theseDeploying Project Managers in support of initiation and back-to-green prioritiesSupporting delivery across the organisation through the effective running of the Managing the Organisation (MtO) portfolioEstablishing clear governance frameworks and management practices aligned to the Management of Portfolios best practice The Change Directorate is an important new team which is shaping how Natural England delivers organisational change. This is a high-profile role, shaping and delivering some of the most important projects affecting front line delivery for the whole organisation. You will be responsible for driving and overseeing the delivery of a distinct major project, ensuring that objectives, governance, timelines and costs are clear and managed. These role(s) are essential leadership roles and will work with people across the organisation to ensure that projects deliver and that the identified outcomes can be achieved. This role will work closely with the Principal Programme Manager and other Principal Change and Project Managers in support of the priority projects. The Organisational Change Programme focuses on delivery against four drivers for change: Ambitious OutcomesThriving PeopleProductive WorkingPowerful Relationships The role will include regular Senior Leadership interaction and will be required to clearly and articulately present on project performance.The successful candidate will be required to operate effectively across a complex internal stakeholder landscape, including across multiple Portfolios, navigating competing priorities and interests to ensure delivery of the best outcomes for the Organisation.The success of this role will impact on teams across Natural England.Job description Principal Manager (Change) - Organisational Change Programme role: The role of the Principal Manager (Change) (OCP) is to lead and manage a cross-Portfolio project on a day-to-day basis.The Principal Manager is responsible for driving and overseeing the delivery and the change activities of the project to ensure that the objectives are clearly defined and achieved within the agreed time, cost and quality constraints.The Principal Manager has a key role in project governance and working with stakeholders, to ensure the agreed project outputs are delivered to enable outcomes to be achieved and benefits to be realised. The Principal Change Manager is responsible for connecting the project team and broader stakeholder population impacted by the changes and providing strategic thought leadership and Change Management expertise to ensure Change best practice is embedded across the lifecycle of the Project.The role will include regular Senior Leadership interaction and will be required to clearly and articulately present on the projects performance to the Portfolio Boards.The role will be required to operate effectively across a complex stakeholder landscape, including cross multiple Portfolios, navigating competing priorities and interests to ensure delivery of the best outcomes for the Organization.The outputs of the role will impact on teams across Natural England. ResponsibilitiesDay-to-day management and leadership of the project and the project team. Provide effective leadership and management controls. Set project controls. Design the project structure and organisation appropriate to stage. Set appropriate delivery methodologies. Manage effective transition between project phasesThe role will be responsible for co-ordinating change activities, including the development of the stakeholder engagement strategy in a complex stakeholder environment. This will involve regular interaction with Senior Leadership, acting as a visible advocate for change among colleagues impacted by the project.The role will also be required to manage multiple strands of change implementation, keeping plans on track through differing stages of development.Develop the plan, in line with directorate goals, to deliver the project. This will include managing assigned workforce resource by setting objectives, prioritising work, and managing delivery risks.Brief senior management, including Portfolio Committee, on risks and opportunities and make innovative recommendations on options which ensure the delivery of work meets organisational expectations.Establish strong collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including with key members of NEs Senior Leadership Team and the wider Defra Project Delivery and Change Profession.Develop and mentor colleagues, including those in other directorates, to upskill the organisation on Project and Change Management to ensure professional standards are established and followed.Influence culture change in the organisation by contributing technical knowledge, content ideas and participation in events for the NE Project and Change Management Network.Actively contribute to the successful delivery of the Project Delivery Function, Change Directorate and Business Management Group to maintain a team ethos enthusiastic to deliver our commitment to enable the wider organisation.Skills and ExperienceThe experience required of the role are broadly aligned to the responsibilities, competencies and qualifications of a Change Manager 4 set out in Project Delivery Capability Framework (PDCF). We are looking for the following essential experience: Proven experience in using change management processes, tools and techniques including, Change Impact Assessment, Stakeholder Mapping and Engagement, Benefits Identification and Management, and Business Readiness. (Essential)Experience of working on projects/programmes with knowledge of project planning methodology (essential).Experience of working on business cases, risk management and benefits management (essential).Experience in delivering / supporting delivery of change initiatives (essential).Highly developed communication skills. A track record of adapting language, and communication styles to engage and influence your audience, create a strong sense of purpose, and build credibility and trust with your stakeholders. (essential)Highly effective at building constructive relationships and collaborating effectively to bring in fresh perspectives and evidence that help deliver Natural Englands vision, mission and aims (essential).Practical experience of operating in a complex, fast-paced and dynamic environment while displaying sound judgement and effective risk management (essential).Ability to handle and interpret data responsibly to present compelling evidence-based recommendations. (essential)Ability to see the big picture, so you can set the strategic direction and priorities for the team within the context of the organisation's vision, mission and aims (essential).People leadership experience; being naturally inclusive, bringing the team, and others, with you by engaging, inspiring and empowering (essential). Hold a recognised Change Manager Qualification or a minimum of 5 years direct change delivery experience e.g. one ofAPMG Change Management Qualification (essential)Management of Portfolios Foundation/Practitioner (desirable)Principal Manager (Project Manager) - Organisational Change Programme role: The role of the Principal Manager (Project Manager -OCP) is to lead and manage a cross-Portfolio project on a day-to-day basis.The Principal Manager is responsible for driving and overseeing the delivery and the change activities of the project to ensure that the objectives are clearly defined and achieved within the agreed time, cost and quality constraints. The Principal Manager is responsible for connecting the project team and broader stakeholder population impacted by the changes and providing strategic thought leadership and expertise to ensure best practice is embedded across the lifecycle of the Project.The Principal Manager has a key role in project governance and working with stakeholders, to ensure the agreed project outputs are delivered to enable outcomes to be achieved and benefits to be realised.The role will include regular Senior Leadership interaction and will be required to clearly and ...