Assistant Director-Transformation, Change & Local Government Reorganisation

Job Description

What you’ll be doing

• Shape the future of local government in Norfolk through one of the most significant public sector transformation programmes in a generation.
• Partner with senior leaders by working alongside the Chief Executive, elected members and senior leadership team as a trusted strategic adviser.
• Build strategic relationships across organisations, developing partnerships and momentum behind shared goals.
• Lead transformational change that improves services, strengthens organisational performance and delivers lasting benefits for communities.
• Facilitate strategic conversations that challenge thinking, align priorities and help leaders navigate uncertainty with confidence.
• Drive delivery and momentum by ensuring priorities remain aligned, barriers are removed and progress is maintained.

Skills Required

Experience of large-scale transformation, local government reorganisation or working closely with senior political leadership would be advantageous.

About You

You are a strategic thinker who sees the bigger picture but knows how to turn vision into delivery.

You’ll Be Someone Who

• Builds trust and credibility quickly, developing strong relationships with people at all levels.
• Thrives in complexity, bringing clarity, direction and calm when it matters most.
• Brings people together to solve problems and achieve shared outcomes.
• Influences with confidence, using sound judgement and political awareness to navigate sensitive issues.
• Thinks differently, challenging constructively and always looking for better ways of doing things.
• Leads with authenticity, demonstrating resilience, integrity and purpose while inspiring confidence in others.

Our Culture & Values

At Our Core, We’re

• Collaborative – We believe the best outcomes are achieved through partnership, listening and shared ambition.
• Ambitious – We continuously challenge ourselves to improve and innovate.
• Results‑driven – We focus on delivering meaningful outcomes for our communities.
• Empowering – We trust and support our people to lead, grow and succeed.
• Supportive – We value wellbeing, respect and creating an environment where people can thrive.

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