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
Associate Change Coordinator (L1)
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Mastering basic project support, content creation, scheduling, and understanding core change frameworks. Building initial stakeholder relationships.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently delivering high-quality support tasks on time.
- Proactively identifying minor issues and suggesting solutions.
- Demonstrating a solid grasp of ADKAR and change impact basics.
- Receiving positive feedback on communication clarity and helpfulness.
- 2
Project Support Officer / Project Coordinator
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- Strong organisational skills, managing project logistics, basic risk management, and stakeholder communication for project updates.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully managing multiple project tasks and deadlines.
- Effective communication with project teams and stakeholders.
- Ability to anticipate and mitigate minor project risks.
- Demonstrated interest in the 'people side' of project delivery.
- 3
HR Coordinator / Learning & Development Assistant
2-4 yearsSkills to master
- Understanding employee needs, designing and delivering training, managing internal communications, and supporting employee engagement.
You're ready to move on when
- Experience in designing and coordinating training programmes.
- Strong empathy and ability to support employees through change.
- Proven ability to create engaging internal communications.
- Understanding of organisational dynamics and employee feedback mechanisms.
- 4
Internal Communications Assistant
2-4 yearsSkills to master
- Crafting clear, compelling messages for diverse internal audiences, managing communication channels, and understanding communication effectiveness.
You're ready to move on when
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience managing internal communication campaigns.
- Ability to tailor messages to different employee segments.
- Strong grasp of how communication influences behaviour.