Head of Business Transformation

La Fosse is delighted to exclusively partner with Fusion21 to lead on the search to find their first Head of Business Transformation.

Fusion 21 are a social enterprise established in 2002 that provides procurement services to public sector organizations across the UK. Their mission extends beyond procurement; they aim to deliver social value and community regeneration through their projects. They collaborate with public sector entities such as housing associations, local authorities, education providers, and healthcare organizations to drive efficiency and positive social impact.

With a dynamic and growing team of 70+ staff based in Liverpool, Fusion21 is embarking on an exciting transformation journey. With an ambitious roadmap for the next few years, the company is looking to bolster its leadership team to ensure successful delivery of key projects and initiatives.

As part of their ongoing transformation, the company seeks a Head of Business Transformation with a strong focus on technology change, particularly around data, AI, and process improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a motivated Senior Leadership Team to shape and implement transformative strategies that will help the organization scale for future success. Please note this role is hybrid and requires 2 days onsite in the Liverpool office.

THE ROLE

The Head of Business Transformation will be responsible for:

• Collaborating with the Senior Leadership Team to develop and execute a cohesive transformation plan, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Leading and overseeing high-impact R&D and data-related projects, particularly in procurement and AI systems, in partnership with a renowned University.
• Managing transformation initiatives across technology and process improvements, with a focus on increasing efficiency and capability.
• Providing change management leadership, working closely with SLT members to drive culture, training, and development.
• Identifying new project opportunities, making compelling business cases, and helping build processes to ensure effective project delivery.
• Acting as a bridge between SLT and technical teams, ensuring alignment and collaboration across diverse areas.
• Influencing and supporting the development of AI and data projects, including working with external resources when necessary.

YOU

• Transformation Expertise: Experience driving organizational change, particularly within technology and data-driven initiatives.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work within and alongside senior leadership teams to shape and implement change, with exposure to working with executive boards.
• Technical Bias: A strong understanding of technology, particularly in data and process improvement, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical and business teams.
• Change Management & Process Improvement: Proven experience in driving process improvements and managing change within complex environments.
• Commercial Awareness: Able to manage transformation in an organization that competes in the public sector and operates under a social business model.
• Sector Experience: While not essential, experience in procurement or the public sector is desirable.

WHAT IS ON OFFER
A base salary between £60,000 to £70,000
Hybrid role - 2 days onsite in the Liverpool office

Benefits Include:
Car allowance
Performance related bonus
Private medical insurance
27 days holiday (increasing with service)
Generous pension scheme

ABOUT FUSION21

At Fusion21, our mission is simple: to help our members make a real impact in the public and social sectors. We provide a range of national procurement and community regeneration services to more than 500 public sector organizations, delivering over £226 million in savings and creating more than 6,500 jobs.

As a social enterprise, our core values guide everything we do:

• Social Impact: We are committed to delivering measurable social value through purposeful procurement, transforming communities and improving lives.
• Collaboration: We work closely with public sector organizations, partners, and suppliers to drive sustainable change and address community challenges effectively.
• Integrity: We operate with transparency and accountability, ensuring our actions align with our mission to create positive social outcomes.
• Innovation: We embrace innovative approaches to procurement and community regeneration, striving for continuous improvement and impactful solutions.
• Excellence: We uphold high standards in our services, focusing on delivering quality and efficiency in all our projects.

These values are at the heart of our mission to deliver social value and community regeneration through our projects.

APPLICATION PROCESS

This vacancy is being exclusively managed by Lauren Stutz at La Fosse. Any direct or third party applications will be forwarded to La Fosse.

For more information feel free to email (see below)