Transition Manager
Transition Manager
About the Role
At Barchester Healthcare, we are undergoing a significant period of growth and transformation, including the integration of newly acquired services into our established operating model.
We are seeking an experienced Transition Manager to lead the end to end transition strategy.This is a pivotal role within our transformation function, sitting at the heart of business and technology integration. You will be responsible for ensuring seamless transition across people, process, systems, and operations delivering Day 1 readiness and long-term operational stability.
Working closely with senior stakeholders across HR, IT, Operations, Finance and Legal, you will bridge the gap between programme delivery and real-world operational impact, ensuring that change is implemented effectively, sustainably, and with minimal disruption.
This is a remote role with UK-wide travel required.
What You'll Be Doing
Transition Strategy & Planning
Define and own the overarching transition strategy and multi-phase delivery plan
Establish a robust and credible roadmap covering pre- and post-transfer activities
Lead the development of a structured Day 1 readiness framework
Governance & Decision Making
Establish prioritisation frameworks based on risk, compliance and operational impact
Surface risks, trade-offs and dependencies, providing clear recommendations to senior stakeholders
Manage risks and issues, escalating critical items where required
Support governance forums including Programme SteerCo
Business & Technology Integration
Align business operations with system and technology changes
Manage complex dependencies between technical delivery and business readiness
Ensure integration plans reflect both operational and technical requirements
Contribute to programme planning and delivery controls
Stakeholder Engagement
Communicate complex updates, risks and plans at Executive and Director level
Build strong relationships across a matrix organisation
Influence and challenge senior stakeholders constructively
About You
Essential
Proven experience as a Transition Manager or Lead within M&A or large-scale transformation programmes
Strong experience in Day 1 readiness planning and post-merger integration (PMI)
Experience managing both business and technology change simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to work at pace in complex, ambiguous environments
Professional certifications such as PRINCE2, MSP, Prosci or equivalent
Exceptional structured thinking and problem-solving capability
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance risk, cost and delivery pace
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior level
Comfortable operating both strategically and in the detail when required
Resilient, adaptable and delivery-focused mindset
Willingness to travel across the UK with a full driving licence
Why Join
At Barchester, we are committed to delivering exceptional care and that starts with having the right people, systems and processes in place. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape how we successfully integrate new services into our organisation, directly impacting the quality and consistency of care we provide.