Summary
Join Our Team as a Senior Business Change Manager at Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service!
Are you an experienced change leader ready to make a real impact? Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England, is on the lookout for a Senior Business Change Manager to join our Strategic Business Change team at our Service Headquarters in Exeter. This position is available on a permanent contract, working full-time (37 hours per week) and offers a competitive salary of £48,226 rising on an annual basis to £51,536 (gross) per annum.
About Us
At Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, our mission is to create a safer world by preventing fire and rescue emergencies. We pride ourselves on our fantastic reputation, built on the dedication and expertise of our skilled workforce. By joining us, you will be a key player in enhancing the services we provide across beautiful Devon and Somerset.
Find out more
You will lead and embed effective change management practices across complex programmes, working closely with senior leaders, project teams and stakeholders. Your focus will be ensuring change is well – planned, people-centred, and successfully adopted across the Service
Key Responsibilities
Develop and deliver change strategies aligned to organisational goals
Lead change planning and ensure smooth implementation and adoption.
Conduct change impact and business readiness assessments.
Engage, coach and support leaders and managers through change.
Oversee stakeholder engagement and communications planning.
Monitor impact, manage risks, and report progress to senior leaders.
Manage budgets and resources linked to change initiatives
Drive continuous improvement in change management practices.
Provide leadership to cross-functional teams delivering change.
What We Offer
Joining Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service comes with a fulfilling career, where you make a tangible difference every day. But that’s not all! We value our employees and offer an extensive benefits package, including:
Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance
A generous pension scheme for your future
Ample annual leave to recharge and refresh
Family leave policies that support your loved ones
Access to physiotherapy services for your well-being
Opportunities for professional development and progression
Free gym access and personalised fitness coaching
Support for eye care and wellness programs
Exclusive Blue Light Membership discounts
Affordable healthcare options through Benenden Health
Engaging sports and social groups for community building
Confidential counselling services and mental health support
Access to the Firefighters Charity for additional support
A cycle-to-work scheme to promote healthy commuting
How to apply
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re passionate about leading meaningful organisational change we’d love to hear from you.
Closing date: 23:59 Sunday 22 March 2026
Should you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Robyn Edwards – Programme Manager via redwards@dsfire.gov.uk.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Senior Business Change Manager please click ‘apply’ today, we would love to hear from you.
The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.
How to apply:
You will be required to complete an application form and submit a document detailing how you meet the following essential criteria taken from the Job Description and Person Specification.
Extensive experience in a Senior Change Management role, ideally within a complex organisation, with a track record of successfully delivering complex business change projects.
Experience in developing and implementing change management frameworks and methodologies.
Relevant professional qualification in Change Management at a Practitioner level.
Knowledge of Programme and Project management.
Self-motivated with keen drive to achieve successful outcomes.
Collaborative approach with strong stakeholder ethic and proven ability to cope with ambiguity with a range of stakeholders.
To help you complete this part of the application form please find attached below the word document “Essential Criteria for my Senior Business Change Manager Application” for you to download and complete with your evidence for the above criteria. You can then upload this document where requested when completing your application.
Please note the evidence that you upload to your application should not exceed 2000 words in total (excluding titles).
Evidence submitted in relation to the essential criteria above will be used to shortlist any applications received.
Our values
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment and adhere to the Services’ Safeguarding Policy.
Fire and Rescue Authority roles are listed in Schedule 1 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and as such it is our policy to require all applicants to disclose any criminal convictions (both spent and unspent) including driving offences, cautions and reprimands.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority are committed to the rehabilitation of offenders, as such any positive disclosures will incorporate a reasonable and proportionate response.
As a Service and as individuals:
We are proud to help
We are honest
We are respectful
We are working together
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service recognise and celebrate the vast diversity of the local communities that we serve, and we aspire for this to be reflected in our workforce. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, experience and beliefs, who share our values to consider working for us.