Senior Business Change Manager – Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service

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.

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

Closing date: 23:59 Sunday 19th April 2026

Should you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Robyn Edwards – Programme Manager via redwards@dsfire.gov.uk.