Change & Transformation
Are you considering a fulfilling career in Change and Transformation? This area plays a vital part in impacting how an organisation utilises technology to enable their ambitions.
Gravitas are IT recruitment specialists, with over 14 years’ experience partnering with cutting-edge, innovative and transformational businesses across key growth areas from Financial Services, Insurance, Fintech, E-commerce, Greentech, Healthtech and Public & Non-Profit, helping provide candidates with rewarding permanent and contract careers.
Our team recruit for tech professionals of all levels, across Business Analysis, Architecture, Project/Portfolio/Programme Management, Change Management & Transformation Director. Discover how we can help you.
Latest roles
Business Analyst
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- Permanent
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- £45000 - £55000 per annum
- Location
Business Analyst/ Reading/ Hybrid/ Up to £55k#Process Mapping #AS IS- TO BE #workshops Gravitas is currently partnered with an...
Data Analytic Engineer (Contract)
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- Contract
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- £300 - £325 per day
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Data Analytic Engineer (Contract) We are hiring for a Data Analytics Engineer role within the fintech industry on a remote basis within the...
Senior Software Engineer
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- Permanent
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- £105000.00 - £120000.00 per annum + Equity, Unlimited Holiday, More
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Senior Engineer / Principal Engineer / Lead Engineer (Backend & Cloud)Location: Remote / UK (required to attend a meet up once per...
Senior Product Manager
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- Permanent
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- £130000 - £150000 per annum + bonus
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Product | Product Manager | B2B | SaaS | Software for goodSenior Product Manager required on a Permanent basis for a large, well renowned...
Tester ZSUK
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- Contract
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- £500 - Per Day
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Job Title: Tester Location: London, Greater London, United Kingdom Salary: £ 500 per day Job Description: We are seeking a meticulous and...
Senior Integration Developer
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- Permanent
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- £46000 - £59000 per annum + 18% pension
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Senior Integrations Developer / Specialist | London | Up to £59k | Higher Education sector We are supporting a university on exclusive...
Xamarin/MAUI Developer (Contract)
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- Contract
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- £400 - £500 per day
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Xamarin/MAUI Developer (Contract) Location: United Kingdom Contract: 6 Month Outside IR35 starting ASAP in Jan 2025 Salary: £400-£500 Per...
Data Analyst
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- Permanent
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- £60000 - £70000 per annum
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Senior Data Analyst Location: London (3 days on-site)Salary: Up to £70,000I'm excited to share a fantastic opportunity on behalf of my...
Senior Data Scientist
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- Permanent
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- £60000.00 - £65000.00 per annum + Bonus, Healthcare, Hello Fresh Sub
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Senior Data Scientist - Financial Services Location: Manchester City Centre (Hybrid, 2-3 days per week in the office)Salary: £60,000 -...
SQL/PowerBI Developer - NHS
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- Contract
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- Up to £0.00 per annum
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PowerBI Developer - NHS - Outside IR35 We are currently partnering with a client who are looking for multiple PowerBI Developer with strong...
Devops Engineer / 75-95k / London
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- Permanent
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- £75000 - £95000 per annum
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DevOps Engineer | London | Hybrid | £75,000 - £95,000A fantastic opportunity has been announced to work with one our business who...
MRI Housing Specialist
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- Contract
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- £450 - £500 per day
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Industry: Housing Job Location: Remote Contract Type: Inside IR35, 3-month contract We are seeking a highly skilled, dedicated, and...
IT Support
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- Permanent
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- £30000 - £35000 per annum
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IT Support Engineer| Sheffield | ONSITE| UP TO £35,000Based in Sheffield, our client is looking for an IT Support Engineer, to join a small...
Senior Applications Analyst
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- Permanent
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- £45000 - £48000 per annum
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An exciting opportunity has been announced to work with a Housing Association who are embarking upon a number of large scale IT projects in...
Data Scientist (Manufacturing)
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- Contract
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- £400 - £450 per day
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Data Scientist (Manufacturing) Industry: Consultancy (Manufacturing)Location: Remote (Office in Surrey)Salary: £400-450 per day Job...
Assessment Officer
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- Permanent
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- £34000 - £39000 per annum
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Assessments Officer | Higher Education | SITS | Customer Service | Student Facing Gravitas is currently supporting a London-based higher...
Polyglot developer
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- Contract
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- US$650 - US$700 per day
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Polyglot Developer - Central America - $700/day | Java | Ruby | Python | Rust We have partnered with a big client of ours who are looking...
React Native Engineer | Outisde IR35 | Hybrid
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- Contract
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- Up to £0.00 per annum
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Job Title: React Native Engineer (12-Month Contract, Outside IR35) Location: London (1 day per week onsite, remote otherwise)Pay Rate: £400...
Data Warehouse Developer - NHS
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- Contract
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- Up to £0.00 per annum
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Data Warehouse Developer - NHS - Outside IR35 We are currently partnering with a client who are looking for a Data Warehouse Developer to...
Applications Manager
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- Permanent
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- Up to £50000 per annum
- Location
An exciting opportunity has been announced to work with a Housing Association based in the North West who are embarking upon a number of...
Applications Manager
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- Permanent
- Salary
- Up to £50000 per annum
- Location
An exciting opportunity has been announced to work with a Non Profit Organisation based in the North West who are embarking upon a number...
Senior UX Designer
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- Permanent
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- Up to £75000 per annum + 10%bonus, 30 days AL, Pension
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Gravitas Group is recruiting on behalf of an established EdTech company Position: Senior UX DesignerLocation: Remote (with travel to London...
Top Change & Transformation job areas in demand
Business Analysis
Business Analysts are key to helping organisations achieve their goals, through analysing or evaluating their systems, processes and operating models. They work collaboratively across the business, analysing and designing solutions to drive efficiency, customer experience and revenue.
Some of the key roles our clients are looking for include:
- IT Business Analyst
- Business Process Analyst
- Process Architect
- Business Architect
Business Analyst skills can vary in technicality, but often include; requirements gathering, process mapping, documentation and stakeholder / supplier management. Desirable qualifications that Hiring Managers may look for include Agile or Lean Six Sigma.
Architecture
Architecture is a key area within any business as it designs and orchestrates the complex structures of IT systems and infrastructure to align with the strategic goals of an organisation. Architecture is a key factor for improving processes and optimising IT landscapes, business processes, and how information flows between different areas of a business.
- Chief Architect
- Enterprise Architect
- Solution Architect
- Technical Architect
Project / Programme Management
When managing projects, Project & Programme Managers often use various processes, methodologies, and techniques, to ensure projects are delivered successfully. It is common for these positions to manage multiple projects simultaneously, oversee numerous programmes, teams, suppliers and departments; therefore, it is vital to have effective communication and stakeholder management skills to build and maintain relationships.
Key jobs roles in demand include:
- Programme Manager / Director
- Project Manager
- Portfolio & PMO Manager
- Delivery Manager
Some organisations may work with certain methodologies such as Princes 2 or Agile and require project / programme managers who are competent with these methodologies.
Transformation
Business & IT Transformation is an area within an organsiation that is responsible for making fundamental changes to how a business or organisation runs. This encompasses operations, personnel, processes and technology. Typically, transformations will help an organsiation operate at a higher level, boosting performance through increased revenue.
- Transformation Manager
- Transformation Director
Change Management
When organisations go through a period of transformation, change management specialists are vital for ensuring the new technology is being fully utilised, the workforce adapts and the organisation gets maximum return on investment. . They may follow a particular change process or principles based on methodologies.
Requirements vary, with key roles including:
- Business Change Analyst
- Change Manager
- Head of Change
- Communications Lead
When working a specialist role in change, effective communication is key as you will need to build relationships and collaborate with various stakeholders and business leaders. Other skills may include benefits realisation and marketing.
Top tips for developing a career in Change & Transformation
Expert advice from our Associate Director, Liz Ellis
Showcase your project achievements
Whether it is on your CV or during an interview, Hiring Managers in the Change & Transformation space look for professionals who understand the value of the impact they have made towards a project or programme. When discussing your career experience, approach this with an outcome focus, such as saving costs or time, process improvement and ROI.
Make your specialism your passion
As these are people-centric roles, Change & Transformation positions require you to collaborate with broad range of stakeholders. You will need to be engaging and enthusiastic to be able to take people on a journey and drive transformation. It’s important to specialise in an area you’re passionate about, making it a continuously positive experience that you’re still excited about 20 years into your career.
Grow your connections through networking
If you aren’t already networking, you’re missing out! There are great industry events, community groups and webinars to attend, inspiring you to enhance your skillset, understanding market trends and make some great connections along the way. It could even lead you to your next job either by meeting an employer, or by getting a recommendation from a fellow professional.