Change Champions

Change is the one constant in life, and we recognise you are working through major transformational change, but it also provides a great opportunity to bring together the very best of local government services going forward.

This is an exciting opportunity for Cumberland Council to develop a Change Champions network whereby you can get involved by becoming a Change Champion to help facilitate and advocate change,  role model our values by supporting your colleagues through change and improving outcomes for our customers.

You will have a key role in driving change forward by acting as a Change Champion through this major transformational change you will be developing yourself and your team to be change ready.

By joining the Cumberland Change Champion Network you will be a catalyst in the transformational change journey by

• Role modelling the values, support colleagues to do so and in turn improve the outcomes for customers
• Bringing the values to life through real life examples and experiences
• Be proactive in facilitating positive conversations within their teams/directorates
• Feedback into the network ideas/suggestions/ problems- this will then be communicated to SLT at a monthly slot
• Support new and innovative ways of working

Change Champions will need to be...

• An influencer and actively identify, promote, and support change, championing all efforts and driving actions towards making change happen. 
• A mentor for change and provide guidance, motivation, emotional support, and role model why change is beneficial by offering explanations and/or answering questions. 
• An optimist! Have a positive, upbeat outlook to support change and be a good role-model for colleagues, so that everyone is on board. 
• A problem solver by removing obstacles by communicating information about change and establishing any training needs that colleagues may have. 
• A communicator and give your colleagues a voice and represent your service. 

How will being a Change Champion benefit me?

• Opportunity to network and make connections with others
• Opportunity to positively shape Cumberland Council to improve the outcomes for employees and customers
• Broaden your existing role
• Help solve issues that matter
• Personal development
• Build new skills
• Career enhancement
• An opportunity to bring our values to life

Commit as much time to the role as works for you, this may include...

• Attending peer support and training sessions, potentially one per month (60 mins)
• Accessing support resources and tools to share with colleagues and your team to support wellbeing 
• Reinforcing key messages- signposting to support advice and information
• Taking feedback and suggestions from colleagues and feeding into SLT
• Championing supportive conversations with colleagues and team members
• Actively support colleagues without online access to receive information enabling them to give feedback and ensuring everyone is included.

Become a Change Champion

To get involved or for more information please email ChangeChampions@cumberland.gov.uk

Please ensure you have spoken to your line manager and have their support regarding your involvement

We look forward to hearing from you!