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 how we work so we can deliver better faster services and better outcomes for our residents sustainably.
As our Director of Transformationyoulllead 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 workwhere momentum matters and delivery is non-negotiable.
Youllprovide corporate oversight of the transformation portfolio and bring thought leadership on designinsightand collective ownership across directoratesending silos unlocking naturalsynergiesand getting things in place robust portfolio managementgovernanceand 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.
Director of Transformation
Grade SMRE: 117963 - 136101
About you
Youllbe an outstanding programme leader with the credibility to influence at the most senior delivered complex change in large organisations run multi-million-pound budgets and know how to turn strategy into disciplined deliveryat pace with grip and with people with you.
Youllbring political nous and resilience to navigate complexity and competing priorities alongsideexpertisein portfolio managementgovernanceand benefits a skilled influencer who can build strong relationships across organisational boundaries andyoullbe committed to culture changeembedding accountabilityinnovationand all youllchampion 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 therethis is the platform to make a difference that matters.
Find out more by contacting Duncan Collins ()Frazer Thouard () or Kembi Coakelin().
We are proud to serve one of Londons most diverse boroughs and are committed to building inclusive teams that reflect our communities.
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