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 Coordinator
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Organisational skills, basic project support, communication drafting, understanding of change methodologies, stakeholder identification.
You're ready to move on when
- You're consistently delivering high-quality support tasks on time.
- You're starting to proactively identify potential issues before being asked.
- You can confidently draft communications and basic reports with minimal supervision.
- You've shown a keen interest in understanding the 'why' behind change initiatives.
- 2
Project Coordinator with Change Exposure
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- Project lifecycle understanding, task management, stakeholder communication, risk identification, basic change impact awareness.
You're ready to move on when
- You're not just managing project tasks, but actively thinking about the people-side implications.
- You've taken the initiative to help with communications or training on your projects.
- Project managers rely on you for more than just administrative support.
- You've demonstrated an ability to juggle multiple priorities effectively.
- 3
HR Generalist with Change Project Experience
3-4 yearsSkills to master
- Employee relations, HR processes, talent management, communication, understanding of organisational culture, empathy for employee experience during change.
You're ready to move on when
- You've actively participated in or led the HR-side of a significant change initiative (e.g., system implementation, reorganisation).
- You understand how changes impact employee morale and engagement.
- You're skilled at communicating sensitive information to employees.
- You've shown a desire to specialise in the change aspect of HR.


