An ambitious public sector organisation is seeking an experienced senior programme leader to drive a high-profile programme of local government reorganisation and devolution.
This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering a complex, multi-partner transformation programme that will redefine how services are structured, governed, and delivered across a large geographical area.
The Role
Reporting at a senior level, you will lead the design and delivery of a large-scale reorganisation programme, working across organisational boundaries to ensure alignment, pace, and successful outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the overall delivery of a major LGR and devolution programme, from strategy through to implementation
- Establishing and overseeing a Programme Management Office (PMO), including governance, structure and reporting frameworks
- Acting as the organisation’s subject matter expert on devolution and reorganisation, interpreting national policy and legislation
- Setting the programme vision, roadmap and key milestones, ensuring alignment with wider organisational priorities
- Managing complex multi-stakeholder relationships, including senior leaders, elected members and external partners
- Defining and leading key workstreams, ensuring appropriate resourcing, delivery planning and accountability
- Identifying and managing programme risks, issues and dependencies across multiple organisations
- Leading the development of evidence-based proposals and business cases to inform decision making
- Driving large-scale change and transformation activity, ensuring sustainable improvements to service delivery
About You
You will be a credible and experienced senior leader with a strong track record of delivering complex change across the public sector.
You will bring:
- Significant experience leading large-scale transformation or reorganisation programmes, ideally within local government or a similarly complex environment
- Strong understanding of local government structures, policy and legislative frameworks
- Proven ability to operate effectively in a politically sensitive environment
- Extensive experience establishing and leading PMOs and governance arrangements across multiple organisations
- Advanced knowledge of programme and change management methodologies
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior and executive level
- Experience developing strategic frameworks, business cases and evidence-led proposals
- A resilient and proactive leadership style, with the ability to drive delivery in a fast-paced, evolving environment
For a confidential discussion and further details, please get in touch.
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