Head of People Change and Communication Mr Price Group

The Head of People Change and Communication leads the integration of change management, communication, and strategic people initiatives across the Group. The role ensures People and business change initiatives are aligned, prioritised, and delivered in a coordinated, people-centric way that drives understanding, engagement, adoption, and sustainable outcomes. The role also leads strategic People enablement, governance forums, and community and culture initiatives that strengthen organisational capability and connection.

Qualifications: Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Organisational Psychology, Business, Communications, Change Management, or a related field.

Relevant postgraduate qualification will be advantageous.

Experience

8 - 10 years' experience in Change Management, Human Resources, Organisational Development, Communications, or a related field.

Proven experience leading organisation-wide change and transformation initiatives.

Experience developing communication, engagement, and stakeholder management strategies.

Experience working with senior leaders and executives.

Demonstrated people leadership and team management experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

Strong change management and organisational development expertise.

Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.

Strategic thinking and problem-solving ability.

Strong facilitation, presentation, and executive storytelling skills.

Project and programme management capability.

• Ability to drive engagement, collaboration, and organisational effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities: Develop and maintain an enterprise-wide view of People and business change initiatives, ensuring alignment, prioritisation, and effective sequencing.

Lead the design and implementation of change management frameworks, tools, and strategies to support successful adoption of key initiatives.

Build change capability across HR teams and leaders, while providing oversight on major transformation programmes.

Develop and oversee the People communication strategy, ensuring consistent messaging and effective stakeholder engagement.

Partner with Internal Communications to deliver communication approaches that support engagement and behavioural change.

Lead the People Change & Communications team, driving accountability, capability, and delivery excellence.

Coordinate key governance forums, including People Exco, People Board, and Executive engagement sessions.

Facilitate the development of strategic board and executive materials, ensuring clear insights and alignment to business priorities.

• Manage the Group People calendar and oversee key People community, culture, and engagement events, including conferences, awards, and leadership forums.