Projects & Change Management Recruitment Specialists

As specialists in Projects & Change Management recruitment in the UK, we connect businesses with exceptional professionals who drive transformation, deliver innovation, and solve complex challenges across industries.

Finding exceptional project management professionals to drive business change and transformation.

Our change and transformation recruitment team specialise in sourcing talented experts with global experience in strategic programs across various industries. For over a decade, our recruiting firm has built and managed an extensive network of talented project management and change professionals.

Experts in the transformation market, we have placed talent into numerous large-scale change and transformation projects with the UK’s leading businesses across a variety of sectors. Robert Walters is the trusted hiring partner for Programme requirements in Financial Services, Professional Services, and Commerce & Industry. Let our recruiters connect you with project management, change and transformation professionals with a proven track record of delivery, innovation, and solving complex business problems.

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Our track record

43,000

Professionals we help start their next chapter
11,000

Organisations who we help acquire talent
85%

Of professionals refer us to a friend
90%

Of organisations recruit more than one role through us

Projects, Change & Transformation case studies

Harrods partnered with Robert Walters to quickly fill three senior roles for a key transformation programme, successfully meeting all requirements and deadlines.

KPMG partnered with Robert Walters to hire a Programme Manager for a Microsoft D365 transformation, with a successful placement made within 48 hours.

Shell Energy partnered with Robert Walters to recruit 100+ technology professionals, filling 40 roles in 3 months and over 50 hires to date, despite market challenges.

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An easy and enjoyable process securing a temporary role

"I can honestly say that Robert Waters offered me near perfect service from start to finish in my attempts to secure a new role working in London. The communication, professionalism and all round excellent service made, what is usually a stressful process, incredibly easy and enjoyable. Would happily work with them again and also recommend then to anyone else."

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Senior Business Analyst

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Three senior-level hires as part of a revolutionary system transformation programme.

Thanks to the tenacity and diligence of the team, despite being very specific in our requirementsandexpectations, theymet thebrief infullanddeliveredourresourceneeds alignedtoourdeadline. I foundCiarantobeopen, receptiveandquick torespondand wouldn’t hesitate toworkwithhimagain in the future.

Emma Thompson

Harrods

Head of Resourcing

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Rrgently requirement for a Programme Manager to lead a highprofile digital transformation programme for an initial 6-month contract

Robert Walters take the time to know thier clients, the requirements of the roles and what is considered a good fit.As a result of this Robert Walters have placed with me a number of times. .This is excellent service.

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Alongside recruitment, our consultancy service helps you find new ways to close skills gaps and move critical projects forward.

From skilled consultants working as Robert Walters employees to full project delivery measured against agreed milestones, we offer the flexible capability you need.

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FAQs

How can Robert Walters support my change and transformation recruitment needs?
Our recruiters supply the market's best talent, at all seniority levels, for Permanent, Contract or Interim positions. Robert Walters’ Change & Transformation team delivers the best human capital to the London market across 8 key areas:
- Business Transformation
- Programme Office/PMO
- Finance & ERP
- Corporate Strategy
- Sell Side/Buy Side, Front Office
- Regulatory/Risk/Compliance
- Technology & Digital
- Change Communications
Submit a vacancy or get in touch to find out how we can offer a bespoke recruitment solution.
How does your agency source top-tier project management professionals for transformation initiatives?

Our projects and change recruiters employ a strategic and targeted approach. Leveraging our extensive networks and database of registered jobseekers, our team are connected with professionals with experience in global, strategic, and highly nuanced programs across Financial Services, Commercial enterprise and Technology, as well as within Management Consulting.

Across the UK, we have projects and change recruitment agencies in London, Birmingham, Milton Keynes and Manchester.

Additionally, we use job board advertising, referrals, and networking events to connect with the professionals who can drive projects and transformative change successfully for our clients.
Can you provide examples of successful placements in various industries?

Yes. Robert Walters has placed into numerous large-scale change and transformation projects with the UK’s leading businesses across a variety of sectors, working to strict deadlines and strict client briefs.

From early start-ups to global enterprises, we are the trusted hiring partner for clients needing to source professionals who can set strategy, unlock innovation and solve complex business or technology problems.

Our team is experienced in delivering recruitment solutions for projects of various sizes, ranging from individual hires to volume hiring into large global programs.

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Contact us to learn more about our successful placements in your industry.
Do you offer temporary staffing solutions for short-term project management needs?

We offer temporary and contract recruitment solutions for businesses that require talented professionals for short-term assignments and projects. Our extensive network includes individuals experienced in handling short-term assignments and delivering results within tight timelines.

Whether you need a project manager for a few months or an interim Chief Transformation Officer to drive your business forward, we can provide you with qualified candidates to meet your requirements.
How do you adapt your recruitment strategies to changing trends in hiring?

With access to an in-house market intelligence team, our recruiters tap into unique data and market trends to gain insights into the availability of talent, compensation benchmarks, and emerging skill demands.

Robert Walters has a growing database of over 10,000 registered change and programme specialists, hosted on our bespoke CRM system. This enables our recruiters to quickly and efficiently identify professionals with the relevant skills and experience to meet your transformation goals.

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