Project Manager - 12 months FTC

About us

IVC Evidensia is one of the world’s leading veterinary care providers, operating across 20 countries with over 2,400 sites. Our UK Vets division the largest in our group and the largest veterinary care provider in the UK is embarking on a major transformation programme. This includes our rebrand to Inspiring Vet Care and delivery of the remedies set out by the CMA Market Investigation.
We’re now looking for a Transformation Communications Lead to play a pivotal role in helping our people understand, navigate and embrace the changes ahead.

About the role

This is a pivotal position ensuring we meet regulatory obligations while supporting teams through significant operational changes — without disrupting the delivery of clinical care.
As the Transformation Project Manager, you will be responsible for the end‑to‑end delivery of CMA‑related changes within UK veterinary clinics. You will work closely with colleagues across Operations, Technology, Marketing, Pricing, Communications, and our Implementation and Brand Programme Teams.

What you'll do
*Lead and deliver CMA Market Investigation change projects across UK practices, ensuring delivery to time, quality and budget.
*Develop, maintain and own project plans, scopes and timelines, incorporating input from subject matter experts.
*Implement changes empathetically, working closely with Training and Communications teams to ensure effective adoption.
*Provide clear progress updates and risk communication to senior stakeholders.

What you'll bring
*Proven experience managing complex change projects or programmes.
*Exceptional interpersonal and relationship‑building skills across diverse stakeholder groups.
*Confident working within matrixed teams and programmes spanning multiple business functions.
*Solid understanding of different project delivery frameworks and where to apply them.
*Comfortable with ambiguity and able to perform under pressure.
*Strong IT capability, including advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills

Desirable Experience
Background delivering operational or regulatory change.
Experience in environments such as: clinical, multi‑site, PE‑backed or high‑growth organisations.

Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to influence meaningful change at scale in a purpose‑led organisation dedicated to improving veterinary care. You’ll be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of our UK practices and supporting colleagues across the country through impactful transformation.

*Healthcare Cash Plan
*Cycle to Work scheme
*Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme
*Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you
*Discounted staff pet care
*Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging
At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment proc