Director of Transformation

Connected Local Government; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local government authority in Greater London is seeking a Director of Transformation to lead a significant programme focused on improving services for residents. The role requires an outstanding programme leader with experience in delivering complex change, managing large budgets, and influencing senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will drive data-driven transformation and foster a collaborative culture across teams. Join us to make a tangible difference in our diverse community.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering complex changes in large organisations.
• Experience in running multi-million-pound budgets.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and navigate complexity.

Responsibilities

• Lead council-wide programme that reimagines services end-to-end.
• Provide corporate oversight of the transformation portfolio.
• Champion data- and technology-enabled changes across departments.

Skills

Programme leadership

Political nous

Portfolio management

Change management

Data-driven transformation

Influencing skills

Collaboration

Job description

Lead change. Shape lives. Be part of something new.

Newham is a borough on the move- defined by bold ambition, communityspiritand a commitment to improving lives.We’retransforming how we work so we can deliver better, faster services and better outcomes for our residents, sustainably.

As our Director of Transformation, you’lllead a council-wide programme that reimagines services end-to-end, combines improved customer experience with lower cost, and empowers people to deliver. This is high-profile, fast-paced work, where momentum matters and delivery is non-negotiable.

You’llprovide corporate oversight of the transformation portfolio and bring thought leadership on design,insightand performance. You’llbuild collective ownership across directorates—ending silos, unlocking naturalsynergiesand getting things done. You’llput in place robust portfolio management,governanceand benefits realisation; align programmes to the MTFS and Corporate Plan; and champion the data- and technology-enabled changes that will simplify journeys, reduce failuredemandand create capacity for what matters.

About you

You’llbe an outstanding programme leader with the credibility to influence at the most senior levels. You’llhave delivered complex change in large organisations, run multi-million-pound budgets and know how to turn strategy into disciplined delivery,at pace, with grip and with people with you.

You’llbring political nous and resilience to navigate complexity and competing priorities, alongsideexpertisein portfolio management,governanceand benefits tracking. You’llbe a skilled influencer who can build strong relationships across organisational boundaries, andyou’llbe committed to culture change—embedding accountability,innovationand collaboration.Above all, you’llchampion data-driven and technology-enabled transformation that makes a tangible difference for residents.

If you know “what good looks like” and can mobilise a whole organisation to get there—this is the platform to make a difference that matters.

Find out more on our campaign site: https://join-newham.com or contact Frazer Thouard ([e-mail]) or Kembi Coakelin ([e-mail]).

We are proud to serve one of London’s most diverse boroughs and are committed to building inclusive teams that reflect our communities.

We Are Newham. Join us.

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