We’re Pentland Brands; a dynamic, global family business, and proud owners and licensees of many iconic active and footwear brands. With a community of over 1,300 team members worldwide, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and champion growth and development. Our success is built on teamwork, courage, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
WHAT’S THE MISSION FOR THIS ROLE?
We’re seeking a Change Partner(with strong D2C background) to drive and embed critical changes in our business areas aligned with our business strategy. The role is a key member of the HR, Change and Transformation community and occupies a unique position taking view across the entire organisation with aim of optimising the effectiveness of functions and teams.
You'll collaborate closely with leadership and other key functions to design, implement, and monitor change management plans, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and organizational effectiveness.
WHAT DOES THIS ROLE DO?
As our Digital Change Partner, you will be responsible for:
- Partnering with leadership to develop change management plans focusing on communications, capability, capacity, and culture.
- Collaborate with the Digital and Brand teams and the Transformation, HR and Technology teams to gain support for change activities.
- Define, monitor and adjust change plans for enhanced impact.
- Design change activities to reinforce desired organizational culture and behavior principles.
- Coach leaders and managers in change management and skill development.
- Support and educate teams through our High Performing teams' framework
- Ensure critical skill knowledge is documented, accessible, and shared across functions.
WHAT DO I BRING TO THE ROLE?
You just might be our next superstar if you have the following skills and experience:
- Knowledge and experience of leading change management activities, an understanding of change management methodologies and best practices to develop comprehensive, realistic change management plans.
- Change experience in retail / wholesale / digital.
- Adaptable and resilient in navigating ambiguity and challenges inherent in change processes.
- Understand organizational culture and behavior to design change activities that promote desired values and principles.
- Coaching and mentoring skills to support leaders and managers in guiding their teams through change processes.
- Excellent communication skills
We want you to live our company principles, bringing a strong consumer focus, while always looking for ways to improve and grow in your role. Take ownership of your work and be proactive in solving problems whilst communicating openly and treating everyone with respect and kindness. And, of course, let your creativity shine by bringing your unique style and individuality to the Pentland Brands Team.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
- Competitive Salary + discretionary bonus
- 25 Days Holiday: Increases with length of service and the option to purchase additional days to suit your needs.
- Discounts: Brand discounts (including friends and family and JD Sparts), Sample Sales, and other retail discounts and perks.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: Generous enhanced parental leave policies
- Health Perks: Choose from a variety of health-related perks including medical cash plan, critical illness cover, life assurance, gym and fitness discounts, dental insurance, eye care, and health screening to maintain your wellbeing.
- Travel Perks: Take advantage of our season ticket loan, cycle to work schemes, electric car schemes, and discounts on home charging units to support eco-friendly commuting.
- Flexible Working: We offer hybrid working and flexible working hours, allowing you to start your day earlier or later to help with commute costs or personal commitments.
- Chance to join our Charity, D&I and Sustainability employee networks.
As an equal opportunity employer, we’re committed to fostering diversity and creating an inclusive culture across our business, stores, and office environment.
We warmly welcome your application.
