UKI People Consulting - Change Management, Senior Manager

Role summary

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The role involves leading change-management engagements for UK and Ireland clients, helping organizations adopt new strategies, operating models, technologies and ways of working. Requirements typically include substantial consulting experience, strong knowledge of people-change methodologies, stakeholder and communications planning, business readiness, organizational design and change impact assessment. Candidates are expected to manage complex workstreams, develop trusted relationships with senior clients, lead and coach teams, contribute to proposals and support business development. Experience delivering transformation programmes, excellent communication and presentation skills, commercial awareness and the ability to work across multiple sectors are likely to be important. A relevant degree or professional qualification is beneficial, while experience with large-scale technology or business transformation is particularly valuable.

About the employer

EY, formerly Ernst & Young, is one of the world’s largest professional-services organizations and a member of the Big Four. It provides assurance, tax, consulting, strategy, transactions and technology services to businesses, governments and public-sector organizations. EY operates across Ireland, including a major office in Dublin, and works with clients ranging from multinational corporations to growing local companies. Its People Consulting practice supports workforce strategy, organizational design, leadership, culture, talent, learning and change management. The firm places strong emphasis on helping clients respond to digital disruption, regulatory change and evolving workforce expectations. Employees typically work in collaborative, international teams and may support projects across several industries. EY also promotes professional development through structured learning, coaching and opportunities to build specialist and leadership skills.

Working in Ireland

Ireland offers strong opportunities in technology, consulting, financial services, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cybersecurity and multinational business operations. Dublin is the main employment hub, while Cork, Galway and Limerick also have active professional and technology sectors. Irish workplaces are generally collaborative and relationship-oriented, with a direct but informal communication style. The lifestyle combines lively cities, historic towns, coastal scenery and easy access to the countryside, although Dublin housing and commuting costs can be high. EU, EEA and Swiss citizens can live and work without a visa. Other nationals normally need an employment permit and, where applicable, an entry visa; eligibility depends on the occupation, salary, employer and immigration status. Senior consulting roles may require a General Employment Permit or another suitable route. Candidates should confirm current rules with Ireland’s Department of Enterprise and Immigration Service before relocating.