PEOPLE & CHANGE WHAT YOu’ll DO
People are integral to every business. Across all of our programmes, people are the heart of making change happen. You’ll engage with, upskill and bring people together to drive positive change.
You’ll be a stellar listener and savvy communicator to people at all levels to help our projects and change run smoothly. You’ll get to grips with the organisational culture, understand the root of client problems, and use creativity and empathy to help people on an organisational scale to embed change.
What I Do
As a People & Change Consultant at Newton, I focus on making sure change sticks. I work alongside Ops and Digi consultants to understand how changes to an organisation will impact people and ensure the solutions that are designed will be adopted and sustained. Change can be difficult for people, and it’s my job to understand the client context and develop a change plan that is unique to them.
Enohor worked on a large project for the healthcare sector in Coventry. She tells us more about what it means to be a People & Change Consultant.
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The lifestyle
Life as a consultant is unique, exciting and varies massively from project to project. Find out how I got on while working on a Water Infrastructure project in Wales.
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Collaborating
Being able to listen and speak to people is critical for my role. Without People and Change Consultants, things could grind to a halt. Let me explain how many groups I needed to work with on this project.
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Review days
We couldn’t do it without our unique approach to support. Everyone here is so helpful – that was important for this complex project. Listen to how we’re set up for success at Newton.
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Off-site working
As a consultant, you’ll need to travel most weeks. It’s exciting but can vary too, so you need to be prepared for it. Here, I’ll let you know my experience of life on the road as a consultant.
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My Development Manager
Newton is renowned for its development structure. It isn’t just about your career. It’s about how you develop as a person and a professional. Let me tell you a bit more about that..
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Seeing your work
When a project comes to life, it’s hard to describe. But I’m going to try. This is my take on what it’s like.
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Getting feedback
In addition to being a great communicator, feedback is vital in this job. In fact, it’s essential to the development process. It actually made this project even better. Learn about how feedback helped me.
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The future of People and Change
People and Change Consultants are essential to how Newton delivers for clients. We’re growing and having a positive effect on the way we operate as a consultancy. Allow me to explain my thoughts on the future for us.
FAQS
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Do I have to live near head office?You can live anywhere in the UK. As a consultant, you will not be based at Newton’s head office except during the first three weeks of your induction. After that, you’ll travel to your assigned project site, which can vary across the UK. While you’re working on your project site, accommodation and travel expenses will be covered by Newton.
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Will I have the opportunity to work abroad?We currently operate exclusively in the UK, as we feel there is still lots of opportunity to expand within our current sectors and into emerging ones. That said, we have run projects abroad, and as the company grows, we will likely have more opportunities to do so.
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What hours can I expect to work?The average working hours you should expect during the week is 8am to 6pm however this varies from project to project and is led by client need. We try our best to go above and beyond for our clients so it can result in you working longer hours into the evening as well. However, one of our core rules is that we don’t work weekends and to help support your work/life balance, you’ll always be home by 6pm on a Friday, so you have time to enjoy with friends and family.
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How much travel do I have to do? Where do I stay when I’m away from home?We work primarily on-site, so we’re shoulder-to-shoulder with the client helping to transform operations within their organisations. This does mean being away from home. While you’re away, all accommodation and travel expenses will be covered, and you can choose these. There may be times during the project when you can work remotely, but this will be down to the discretion of your line manager and project lead. We also run Review Days at various locations every two weeks, which you’ll be expected to attend.
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What do I do in the evenings when I’m away from home?Evenings whilst on the client site are a perfect way to get to know your fellow consultants – over your expensed dinner (and breakfast, of course). Many of our consultants might also use this time to exercise, relax, unwind, and get ready for another day of implementing change on the client site.
What’s in it for you
- From Sept 24: £49,000- £53,000 starting package, £2.5K sign on bonus
- Flexible start date, profit share and more
- Learning & Development and clearly defined career progression