The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
- 1
Change Support Coordinator (L2)
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- Independently managing core change logistics (comms schedule, feedback logs), taking ownership of routine tasks, and beginning to identify issues and propose solutions.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently delivers high-quality work without significant supervision on routine tasks.
- Proactively identifies potential issues and suggests solutions before they become problems.
- Demonstrates a solid understanding of basic change management principles and methodologies.
- Has successfully coordinated several small-to-medium change activities from start to finish.
- 2
Project Coordinator / Project Analyst
3-5 yearsSkills to master
- Understanding project lifecycles, managing project documentation, coordinating resources, and communicating project status. You'd need to layer on specific change management frameworks.
You're ready to move on when
- Has a strong grasp of project methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and their practical application.
- Excels at organising complex information and coordinating multiple moving parts.
- Has experience communicating project updates to various stakeholders.
- Shows a keen interest in the 'people side' of projects, beyond just tasks and timelines.
- 3
Business Analyst
3-5 yearsSkills to master
- Requirements gathering, process mapping ('as-is' and 'to-be'), data analysis, and translating business needs into technical specifications. You'd need to develop more of the 'people' and communication aspects of change.
You're ready to move on when
- Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in process analysis.
- Has extensive experience with stakeholder interviewing and requirements elicitation.
- Is proficient in tools like Visio and Excel for data and process modelling.
- Shows an aptitude for understanding how new systems or processes impact user behaviour.