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
Senior Business Architect
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £70,000 - £90,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Senior Business Architect Our client, a large-scale housing association, is embarking on an ambitious transformation driven by a new...
Business Architect
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £80,000 - £80,000
- Location
- North West, United Kingdom
Business Architect Our client is a large-scale housing organisation that is undergoing a significant transformation aligned with a bold new...
Data Architect (Fabric or Databricks)
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £115,000 - £125,000
- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
Data Architect (Databricks or Microsoft Fabric) £110,000–£125,000 Hybrid – 2 days a week in London, Manchester, or Edinburgh We’re looking...
Data Platform and Integration Lead
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £47,389 - £56,535
- Location
- Surrey, United Kingdom
Title: Data and Integration Lead / Manager Location: Surrey (hybrid) - 2 days / week Salary: £47,000 - £56,000 per annum Full time:...
Senior Tech Lead (Sitecore)
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £90,000 - £110,000
- Location
- london, - None Specified -
Senior Tech Lead (Sitecore) Location: United Kingdom (Remote) Salary: £110,000 per annum Overview We are seeking an experienced Tech Lead...
Programme Manager (Operational)
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £45,000 - £60,000
- Location
- Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Strategic Programme Delivery Manager | 14 months FTC | Up to £60,000 | Milton Keynes Area (3-4 days per week) Are you an experienced...
Engineering Manager (SRE)
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £110,000 - £120,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Site Reliability Engineering Manager | London (2 days Hybrid) We're partnering with one of the UK's most recognised and high-traffic...
Engineering Manager
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £100,000 - £110,000
- Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom
Engineering Manager Our client is a scaling technology company committed to innovation and growth, fostering a collaborative and dynamic...
Java Technical Lead
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £110,000 - £150,000
- Location
- London , United Kingdom
Java Technical Lead The organisation is building and delivering software across multiple product lines and platforms, with a strong focus...
Senior Data Analyst
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £70,000 - £85,000
- Location
- London , United Kingdom
Senior Data Analyst Location: City of London (Hybrid – 50% office based) Salary: £70,000–£85,000 + 20–40% bonus + benefits Gravitas has...
Enterprise Systems Manager
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £48,000 - £58,000
- Location
- High Wycombe , United Kingdom
Role: Enterprise Systems Manager | Leading University Location: Aylesbury - 3 days a week onsite Salary: 48,000 - £58,000 Sector:...
Data Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £48,000 - £48,000
- Location
- Newport, United Kingdom
Data Engineer Our client is a well-established organization dedicated to making a positive social impact through social housing. They...
Director of IT & Transformation
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £130,000 - £133,900
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Director of IT & Transformation Our client is a housing association entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation. The...
Test Manager
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £55,000 - £55,000
- Location
- Midlands, United Kingdom
Role: Test Manager Location: Majority Remote – Occasional travel (Midlands) Salary: £55,000 Contract: 3-Year Fixed-Term Contract (with...
Junior AI Engineer
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £400 - Per Day
- Location
- Greater London, United Kingdom
Junior AI Engineer Our client, a leading asset management firm based in London, is seeking a Junior AI Engineer to join their team. The...
D365 CE Developers
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £75,000 - £90,000
- Location
- Sheffield, United Kingdom
D365 CE Developers Our client is a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and expertise. The company fosters a collaborative...
Senior MLOps Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £65,000 - £80,000
- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
Senior MLOps Engineer – AI Consultancy Manchester | £65k–£80k + Equity + Benefits We’re hiring a Senior MLOps Engineer to join a...
Account Manager
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £55,000 - £60,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Account Manager Our client is a growing SaaS and data-focused business that values sector expertise and client relationships. The...
AI Developer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £47,000 - £60,000
- Location
- Guildford, United Kingdom
AI Developer Our client is a forward-thinking organisation investing heavily in enterprise AI enablement across the Microsoft ecosystem....
AI Engineering Lead
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £110,000 - £125,000
- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Overview We are seeking an AI Engineering Lead to sit at the top of our client’s delivery structure. This role bridges strategic leadership...
Senior Product Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £90,000 - £105,000
- Location
- q, United Kingdom
Role: Senior Product Engineer (Backend) Salary: up to 105k Location: East/Central London (x4 days per week onsite) Tech stack includes:...
Revenue Manager - Transport
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £45,000 - £50,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Revenue Manager - Transport Our client is a leading train operator committed to providing innovative transportation solutions and excellent...
Business Development Manager
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £59,000 - £67,000
- Location
- London, United States
Business Development Manager Our client operates within the energy and sustainability sector, fostering a collaborative and innovative...
Senior Product Manager
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £55,000 - £65,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Senior Product Manager Our client is a dynamic and rapidly expanding digital platform that fosters an innovative and collaborative culture....
Senior Software Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £70,000 - £85,000
- Location
- Sunbury-On-Thames, United Kingdom
Senior Software Engineer Our client is a fast-growing, VC-backed data platform that helps global brands understand and monetise user...
Staff Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £120,000 - £135,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Role: Staff & Principal Engineers Salary range: 120 - 135k (+ equity) Location: Central London (x3 days per week onsite -...
Salesforce Sales Lead
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £100,000 - £120,000
- Location
- london, - None Specified -
Salesforce Sales Lead Our client is a digital consultancy dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences through innovative...
Head of External Reporting & Data Quality
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £450 - Per Day
- Location
- South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
We are currently partnering with a Higher Education organisation on a HESA Data Futures requirement. Location: UK (Hybrid – 1–2 days onsite...
Demand Generation Lead
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £400 - Per Day
- Location
- Greater London, United Kingdom
Demand Generation Lead Our client is a forward-thinking organisation specialising in HR technology solutions. They foster a dynamic and...
Technical Delivery Manager - FinTech/Banking
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £600 - Per Day
- Location
- Greater London, United Kingdom
Technical Delivery Manager - FinTech/Banking Our client is a rapidly growing organisation operating within the banking and fintech sectors,...
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.
