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 Management Associate (L1)
1.5 - 2.5 yearsSkills to master
- Mastering the basics of communication drafting, scheduling, stakeholder list management, and data entry. You'll need to show you can reliably execute tasks and follow established processes with minimal supervision.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently delivers tasks on time and with high accuracy.
- Proactively identifies minor issues and suggests simple solutions.
- Demonstrates a solid understanding of our core change management methodologies (like ADKAR).
- Receives positive feedback on clarity and helpfulness from internal stakeholders.
- 2
Project Coordinator / Project Support Officer
2 - 3 yearsSkills to master
- Strong organisational skills, managing project timelines and resources, basic risk identification, and effective communication with project teams. You'll be used to the pace and demands of project work.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully managed multiple project administration tasks simultaneously.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse project stakeholders.
- Proactively managed project documentation and reporting.
- Expressed a clear interest in the human side of project delivery and organisational change.
- 3
Internal Communications Specialist
2 - 4 yearsSkills to master
- Crafting clear and engaging messages for various audiences, understanding different communication channels, and managing communication calendars. You'll need to show an interest in the 'why' behind the messages, not just the 'what'.
You're ready to move on when
- Proven ability to write compelling internal communications for different employee segments.
- Experience managing communication campaigns and measuring their effectiveness.
- Strong understanding of how to tailor messages for maximum impact and engagement.
- A desire to move beyond just 'informing' to actively 'enabling' change.