Graduate Digital Change Officer

Role Responsibility

There is an exciting opportunity to join Kent County Council in the capacity of Graduate Digital Change Officer and be a part of the Digital Transformation team.

The Graduate Digital Change Officer at Kent County Council (KCC) will play a crucial role in embedding change within various digital projects across the organisation. This role is focused on ensuring that change initiatives are seamlessly integrated into project delivery, fostering a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement.

You will support the Change Manager and work alongside project teams to implement change management strategies that align with KCC’s objectives, ensuring that all stakeholders are prepared for and are supportive of the changes being introduced. You will also support the Digital Change Manager in carrying out change assessments, which include conducting impact analysis, assessing readiness for change, and identifying key stakeholders. Developing change management plans for digital transformation workstreams and related initiatives are crucial to embedding KCC’s change management approach and ensuring staff are prepared for change.

About You

We welcome applications from candidates that hold a 2:2 degree or equivalent and have a proven track record of working successfully in environments that require extensive stakeholder management and collaboration. Your strong stakeholder management skills enable you to build and maintain effective relationships. You excel in conflict resolution, negotiation, listening, and communication, and possess effective facilitation and influencing abilities. Your critical thinking and problem-solving skills are exceptional, and you demonstrate drive and enthusiasm, whether working as part of a team or independently.

Additionally, you have a solid understanding of change management principles, techniques, and tools, along with in-depth knowledge of digital transformation strategies and their implementation. You are also familiar with Agile Project Management methodologies, making you well-equipped to handle various project management challenges.

A willingness to work towards the Improvement Practitioner apprenticeship is essential.

About us

Our award-winning Graduate Programme enables graduates to build a long-term career in their desired professional area. Our professional pathways include an embedded apprenticeship, and we provide opportunities to build extensive experience in a broad range of fields, with access to all the professional networks you will need to succeed.

KCC are responsible for providing more than 300 public services such as education, transport, strategic planning, emergency services, social services, public safety and waste disposal.

Join us to contribute to one of the largest and strongest member-led councils in the country, whose focus is on improving lives by ensuring that every pound spent in Kent is delivering better outcomes for Kent’s residents, communities and businesses.

Contact Details

For further information on this role, please contact Emma Rudd, Head of Digital Transformation on 03000 413169.

About the Company

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KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county’s working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note – if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.