diff --git a/.github/workflows/pre-build-compile-changelog-file.yml b/.github/workflows/pre-build-compile-changelog-file.yml
index aa7c662a92e..2100a86563e 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/pre-build-compile-changelog-file.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/pre-build-compile-changelog-file.yml
@@ -1,4 +1,6 @@
 name: Pre build step - Compile changelog file
+on:
+  workflow_dispatch:
 
 env:
     GIT_COMMITTER_NAME: 'WooCommerce Bot'