Transformation Officer

Wyre Co; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking council in the UK is seeking a Transformation Officer to lead and support service reviews and manage the transformation program. The successful candidate will engage in project management, encourage innovation, and enhance collaborative problem-solving. This position offers benefits like flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, and development opportunities. Interested candidates should contact the Service Manager for more details.

Benefits

24 to 29 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Employer pension contribution

Free onsite parking

Discounted gym membership

Access to occupational health and development opportunities

Supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience in leading transformation projects within the public sector.
• Ability to analyze processes and recommend improvements.
• Capable of fostering innovation and collaborative problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support service and transformation reviews.
• Coordinate the Project Management Framework and deliver training.
• Map and analyze processes, challenge practices, and recommend improvements.
• Prepare reports for senior leadership and the Transformation Board.
• Foster innovation by sharing best practice and encouraging creative thinking.
• Build strong relationships across the council for collaborative problem-solving.

Skills

Project management skills

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Innovation

Job description

Are you passionate about driving change and improving services in the public sector? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where adaptability, innovation and collaboration are key?

As a Transformation Officer, you’ll play a vital role in delivering Wyre Council’s ambitious Transformation Programme and support with preparatory work for potential Local Government Reorganisation. You’ll provide expert project management advice and support, helping us achieve the goals set out in our Council Plan.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking council that embraces change. You will be working as part of a small high-profile team on key projects that shape the future of local government.

The role involves:

• Leading and supporting service and transformation reviews.
• Coordinating our Project Management Framework and delivering training.
• Mapping and analysing processes, challenge current practices, and recommending improvements.
• Preparing reports for senior leadership and the Transformation Board.
• Fostering innovation by sharing best practice and encouraging creative thinking.
• Building strong relationships across the council to enable collaborative problem-solving.

As an employer we offer a range of employee benefits including a minimum of 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 days subject to length of service (pro rota), great work life balance with flexible working arrangements, excellent employer pension contribution, free onsite parking, discounted gym membership, access to occupational health and development opportunities, and a supportive workplace culture that allows you to develop and grow.

If you would like to find out more after reading the job description, please contact Sandy Lee, Service Manager – Policy, Data Intelligence and Change at [e-mail] .

Closing date: 21 January 2026

Interview and assessment: 6 February 2026

How to apply

A career in local government can be very rewarding, offering a variety of roles and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Wyre Council offers this development through many of its career paths.

To apply for one of our vacancies, click on ‘apply online’ to begin your application