Hours: 37

Contract Type: Temporary

The role: This is a high-profile interim opportunity to lead and manage key transformation programmes across a large and complex council. You'll be supporting strategic leadership to drive cultural change, organisational development, and performance improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver Council-wide transformation and OD programmes.
• Engage with elected members and senior stakeholders to drive sustainable change.
• Provide strategic challenge, identify opportunities, and manage interdependencies and risk.
• Develop and performance manage service delivery plans
• Foster effective relationships with stakeholders and partners.
• Manage budgets, workforce planning, and team leadership.

What the client is looking for:

• Extensive experience of managing complex transformation and OD programmes in large organisations.
• Strong track record in strategic planning, service improvement, and policy development.
• Proven leadership in customer-focused, internal service environments.
• Expertise in stakeholder engagement and navigating political contexts.
• Experience in project management, risk management, and budget control.
• CIPD qualified (essential).
• Recognised project management qualification
• Experience in local government or similar public sector setting
• Able to work occasional out-of-hours as required

How to Apply:

Submit your CV and cover letter

If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us.