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We are recruiting: Business Change Officer Contract: Until April 2026, with likely extension Day Rate: £440 p/d (inside IR35)Location: Hybrid – onsite at least once per week, increasing to 2–3 days We’re seeking an experienced Business Change Officer to support a major IT transformation within a local authority. This is a hands-on, people-focused change role, supporting stakeholders and teams as the organisation transitions to a modernised Oracle system. Key Responsibilities: Act as the interface between the programme team and business stakeholders Support users through organisational and system change, ensuring adoption and engagement Build strong working relationships across all levels of the organisation Identify change impacts and help teams adapt to new ways of working Support readiness activities leading up to and during go-live Attend onsite sessions regularly, increasing presence during go-live Communicate clearly, manage expectations, and address concerns throughout the change process Essential Skills & Experience: Strong interpersonal skills with ability to influence and build trust Experience in stakeholder engagement within business change or transformation projects Comfortable working in complex, high-profile public sector environments Adaptable, resilient, and effective during periods of uncertainty Desirable: Management or supervisory experience IT-enabled change programme experience Public sector experience This is a dynamic, challenging role where success depends on practical change su