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
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £50,000 - £55,000
- Location
- Kent, United Kingdom
Business Analyst Circa £50,000 (DOE)+ remote working UK-based We’re partnering with a fast‑growing digital consultancy seeking a Business...
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
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £60,000 - £65,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Data Architect A leading housing organisation committed to fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking culture is seeking a Data...
Data Architect
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £110,000 - £125,000
- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
Data Architect (Azure Databricks) £110,000–£125,000 + Benefits Hybrid – 2 days a week in London, Manchester, or Edinburgh Gravitas is...
VP of Marketing
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £90,000 - £100,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Head of / VP of Performance Marketing (Tech Company) £10-12 Million ARR Retained Exclusive Search Location: London, UK (Hybrid) 3 Days a...
Technical Project Manager – Data Analytics / AI
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £35,000 - £40,000
- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
Technical Project Manager – Data Analytics / AI Our client is a forward-thinking organization committed to leveraging data, analytics, and...
Senior Product Designer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £70,000 - £75,000
- Location
- Dagenham, United Kingdom
Senior Product Designer Our client is a leading technology platform dedicated to transforming the home energy and installation industry....
Digital Project Manager
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £450 - Per Day
- Location
- Greater London, United Kingdom
Digital Project Manager Our client is a housing association committed to enhancing customer experience through innovative digital...
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...
Project Manager - Fleet & On Bus Technology (x2)
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £375 - Per Day
- Location
- South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
We have 2 upcoming Interim Project Manager roles to support one of our transport clients. Both roles will be working on fleet; however, one...
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:...
Head of Data Governance & Design
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £68,500 - £90,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Head of Data Governance & Design Our client is a leading organisation committed to building a truly data-driven enterprise. They foster...
Data Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £60,000 - £75,000
- Location
- , United Kingdom
Data Engineer (Databricks essential) £60,000–£75,000 + Benefits Hybrid – 2 days a week in London, Manchester, or Edinburgh Gravitas is...
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...
Asset Data Quality Improvement Lead
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £48,000 - £52,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Asset Data Quality Improvement Lead Our client is a major housing provider committed to delivering social impact through innovative...
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:...
Senior FS Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £70,000 - £80,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Senior FS Engineer Our client is a forward-thinking PropTech platform dedicated to transforming how the property industry accesses insights...
Senior Android Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £75,000 - £85,000
- Location
- London , United Kingdom
Senior Android Engineer Our client specializes in providing comprehensive, open, and configurable banking platforms as a service,...
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....
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 -...
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,...
Forward Deployed AI Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £60,000 - £100,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Forward Deployed AI Engineer Our client is an AI-led fintech start-up revolutionizing wealth management and financial services through...
Senior Software Engineer
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £80,000 - £150,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Role: Senior, Staff & Principal EngineersSalary range: £90 - 150k (+ equity)Location: Central London (x3 days per week onsite -...
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.
