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
From Change Management Associate (L1)
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Mastering the execution of tasks, consistent data accuracy, effective use of templates, and proactive identification of issues within your assigned duties.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently delivering assigned tasks on time and to a high standard.
- Demonstrating a clear understanding of basic change management principles.
- Proactively identifying minor issues and suggesting solutions.
- Building good working relationships with immediate team members.
- 2
From Project Coordinator / Project Support
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- Understanding the 'people side' of projects, translating technical project plans into human impacts, and developing strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
You're ready to move on when
- Showing a keen interest in the human element of project success, not just timelines and budgets.
- Having experience coordinating activities across different teams.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate effectively with various project stakeholders.
- 3
From Internal Communications Specialist
2-4 yearsSkills to master
- Moving beyond general communications to strategic change messaging, understanding change methodologies, and linking comms to specific behavioural outcomes.
You're ready to move on when
- Experience crafting messages for different internal audiences.
- Understanding of various communication channels and their effectiveness.
- A desire to understand the 'why' behind resistance and how communication can address it.
- Ability to work closely with project teams, not just independently.