Director of Local Government Reorganisation

Location: West Sussex (hybrid working)
Contract: Interim / fixed-term (24–30 months) or secondment
Salary: Competitive, negotiable (Director level)

A senior public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Director of Local Government Reorganisation to lead a major transformation portfolio across West Sussex. This is a high-profile leadership role responsible for delivering a safe, legally compliant and well-managed transition to a new operating model, ensuring service continuity while building strong foundations for long-term success.

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for a complex portfolio of programmes, establishing robust governance, risk and assurance frameworks and coordinating multiple workstreams including legal, finance, HR, digital, communications and service integration. You will work closely with senior officers and elected leaders, translating strategic ambition into deliverable implementation plans and milestones.

You will lead a multidisciplinary programme team, oversee workforce transition and organisational development, and ensure effective engagement with partners, staff and stakeholders. The role also carries accountability for programme finances, commercial planning, digital transition and data management, alongside safeguarding day-one service continuity and customer access.

We are looking for a senior leader with proven experience delivering large-scale public sector transformation or reorganisation within complex portfolio environments. You will bring strong programme and portfolio management expertise, political awareness, financial and commercial acumen, and a track record of working with senior stakeholders. Knowledge of local government legislation and organisational redesign is essential.

This role requires a strategic thinker with a collaborative leadership style, resilience under pressure and a strong commitment to public service values, equality, diversity and inclusion.