Strategic Lead Corporate Transformation

The Strategic Lead Corporate Transformation will support the Assistant Director Corporate Transformation to develop and deliver the Councils corporate transformation programme ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and best practice. The role will provide strategic leadership across a portfolio of transformation initiatives embedding effective change management approaches to improve services drive innovation and deliver positive outcomes for residents. The postholder will lead and develop a high-performing transformation team while building strong relationships with senior stakeholders to support a collaborative one-council approach to transformation.

• Lead the delivery of complex organisational change programmes including service improvement transformation and cultural change initiatives.
  
• Manage and develop a high-performing corporate transformation team ensuring effective delivery of agreed outcomes and benefits.
  
• Provide strategic advice and support to senior leaders on transformation approaches emerging best practice and government policy developments.
  
• Drive and influence cultural and behavioural change through effective service redesign and change management methodologies.
  
• Work closely with programme leads and communications teams to ensure transformation activity is supported by effective engagement and communication plans.
  
• Deputise for the Assistant Director Corporate Transformation as required.
  
• Model the organisations values and behaviours as a senior leader.
  
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the level and responsibilities of the post.
  

• Proven track record of delivering large-scale transformation programmes within a local authority environment.
  
• Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
  
• Experience applying recognised project and programme management methodologies such as PRINCE2 Agile or MSP.
  
• Strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing local government.
  
• Experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders including elected members and partner organisations.
  
• Demonstrated success in leading cultural and organisational change initiatives.
  
• Strong knowledge of project programme and change management methodologies.
  
• Excellent leadership communication presentation and interpersonal skills.
  
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
  
• Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
  
• Understanding of the political landscape within local government.
  
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
  
• Commitment to collaborative resident-focused working practices.
  
• Relevant professional certification in project or programme management (e.g. PRINCE2 Practitioner MSP Agile).
  

• Location: London Borough of Hackney / Hybrid working
  
• Working Hours: Full-time
  
• Payment Frequency: Bi-weekly payments