Deputy Director Transformation Delivery and Assurance

Deputy Director Transformation Delivery and Assurance – Crown Commercial Service (CCS)

Would you like to lead the digital strategy and innovation function that shapes the future of Crown Commercial Service’s technology landscape? As Deputy Director of Transformation Delivery and Assurance, you will drive strategic vision, innovation, and transformation to help CCS achieve its ambitious goals in digital excellence and public sector value.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Deputy Director of Transformation and Assurance to lead our efforts in enhancing transformation delivery practices across the Digital Directorate and the wider enterprise. This pivotal role will play a crucial part in driving strategic change initiatives by developing and implementing best-in-class delivery methodologies and effectively allocating resources to optimise project outcomes.

You will be leading the transformation delivery and assurance function within CCS, which is part of the wider Digital Directorate (of circa 90 permanent team members) which plays a critical role in the designing the digital platforms that Government and Public Sector commercial customers and suppliers will use to achieve best value for the UK taxpayer and Government service users.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing leadership, guidance, and supporting multidisciplinary and technically expert teams, ensuring alignment with the overall vision and mission of the organisation.
• Leading and managing the implementation of strategic transformation programs and projects, enhancing service delivery and operational performance across CCS.
• Ensuring senior responsible officers focus on achieving business outcomes and execute their duties effectively.
• Planning and delivering major change initiatives with a focus on value, adaptability, and service user needs.
• Developing and implementing engagement and communication strategies for internal and external stakeholders, including senior government officials and industry leaders.
• Establishing robust frameworks for program governance and change management, ensuring transparency, accountability, and stakeholder alignment.
• Analysing data and performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of transformation initiatives and make informed recommendations for improvement.
• Preparing and presenting strategic reports and briefings to senior executives and government officials on progress and outcomes of initiatives.
• Creating and implementing a delivery capability framework, introducing tools, processes, and standards to ensure high-quality delivery of change projects.
• Fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, empowering team members to contribute ideas and solutions.
• Managing budgets and resources for transformation projects, ensuring timely, scoped delivery in compliance with regulations.
• Leading procurement and vendor management for digital services, ensuring value for money and strong supplier relationships.
• Identifying and mitigating risks related to change initiatives, ensuring compliance with government policies and frameworks.

If you’re a strategic leader with a passion for driving impactful change, we want to hear from you. Join Crown Commercial Service as Deputy Director of Transformation Delivery and Assurance and help us deliver exceptional digital platforms that make a difference for the UK taxpayer and government service users. Apply now and be part of a team shaping the future of public sector procurement and digital excellence.

Additional Information:

Inclusion is embedded throughout the organisation, in our thought processes, in our strategy, in our business processes and in our governance. Inclusion requires action, to ensure people are included who might otherwise be excluded or marginalised, and ensuring a culture that fosters a true sense of belonging. Being an inclusive employer means that all colleagues, at every level of the organisation, have to make a choice to be inclusive, and this will be our norm.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging.

If you are interested in this vacancy, please follow the “EasyApply” process which will register your interest and add you to the distribution list for our dedicated microsite. For any further information, please reach out to Mercedes Sargant or Lawrence Harris on 020 8253 1806, or via email at

Closing date: 27th January 2025 (23:59)