Strategic Lead – Corporate Transformation

Location: Hackney
Job Type: Temporary – Full Time
Rate: £600 per day

We are seeking an experienced and strategic transformation leader to support the Assistant Director in shaping and delivering the Council’s corporate transformation programme. This role will play a key part in driving organisational change, improving services for residents, and embedding a culture of innovation across the Council.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of the Council’s transformation strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities and national best practice.
• Provide strategic leadership across a portfolio of transformation projects and programmes, ensuring delivery is on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.
• Champion effective change management approaches to ensure successful adoption and long-term sustainability of transformation outcomes.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing transformation team, including Delivery Managers, Project Managers, Business Analysts, and Change Managers.
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams across the Council to drive successful programme delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, including the Chief Executive, Corporate Leadership Team, Directors, Mayor, Cabinet Members, and partner organisations.
• Promote a “One Council” approach to transformation and continuous improvement.

Essential Experience

• Proven track record of developing and delivering large-scale transformation programmes within a local authority environment.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams of up to 15 FTE.
• Strong knowledge of recognised project and programme management methodologies, such as PRINCE2, Agile, and MSP.
• Excellent understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing local government, with the ability to translate strategic objectives into practical delivery plans.
• Demonstrable experience influencing and engaging senior stakeholders, including elected members and external partners.

To find out more information please contact BillyF@4recruitmentservices.com
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