At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex transformation programmes and drive impactful change across a large public sector organisation.
- Company: Join a dynamic public sector organisation focused on innovation and transformation.
- Benefits: Enjoy 34 days annual leave, a generous pension scheme, and comprehensive wellbeing support.
- Other info: Flexible working options and excellent career progression opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in public service while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in leading large-scale transformation programmes and strong stakeholder engagement skills.
The predicted salary is between 71202 - 77495 £ per year.
A senior programme leadership role leading complex transformation, business change, programme governance, stakeholder engagement, and benefits realisation across a large public sector organisation.
Salary: £71,202 – £77,495 per annum (Grade 16). LGPS employer pension contribution (currently 18%). Total value approximately £84,018 – £91,444 per annum.
Location: Hybrid / Matlock, Derbyshire, East Midlands.
Job type: Full‑Time, Fixed‑Term Contract (finite funding, 2 years from start date). Working hours: 37 hours per week.
Job Overview: As the Assistant Director for Transformation Programmes you will lead large, complex transformation and business change programmes aligned to organisational priorities, including service transformation, efficiency, digital improvement, reform and local government reorganisation. This senior programme delivery role works with senior sponsors, programme boards, partners and delivery teams to ensure programmes are well planned, governed, delivered and benefits‑led. The role brings structure, pace and confidence to complex change, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, programme governance, financial management and measurable outcomes.
Duties:
- Lead the delivery of large, complex transformation and change programmes aligned to organisational priorities.
- Develop and maintain integrated programme plans, including milestones, dependencies, risks, resources and progress.
- Manage programme budgets, expenditure, forecasting and financial reporting.
- Monitor and report programme performance, including risks, issues, stakeholder engagement and benefits realisation.
- Work with sponsors, programme boards, senior leaders, partners and delivery teams to ensure clear governance.
- Lead, motivate and develop programme teams and delivery resources to maintain consistent, high‑quality programme management practice.
- Establish and ensure robust management of programme procedures, including risk management, issue management, change control and communication.
- Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers and delivery partners.
- Help shape improved ways of working, ensuring transformation initiatives support current and future organisational needs.
Candidate Requirements:
- Previous experience leading large‑scale, high‑value and complex transformation or business change programmes.
- Proven experience delivering programmes in a dynamic, complex and challenging environment.
- Strong knowledge of programme and project management methodologies, governance, risk, change control and benefits realisation.
- Experience working with senior leaders, boards, external partners and suppliers, including providing constructive professional challenge.
- Strong financial and commercial awareness, with experience managing significant budgets, resources and competing priorities.
- Ability to lead, motivate and develop programme teams, bringing structure, pace and confidence to complex delivery environments.
- Experience developing and maintaining effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Good understanding of performance evaluation, planning, monitoring, reporting and risk management.
- Ability to influence and negotiate internally and externally at a senior level.
- Degree equivalent and/or relevant professional qualification and/or relevant experience.
Benefits:
- 34 days annual leave plus bank holidays – up to 42 days paid leave per year – notional salary value of approximately £11,502 to £12,518.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Flexi‑time scheme for many of our roles.
- Comprehensive wellbeing support, including occupational health, counselling and physiotherapy services.
- Learning and development opportunities, including professional qualifications and career progression.
- Access to rewards, offering discounts across travel, tech, groceries and more.
- Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice schemes.
Assistant Director for Transformation Programmes (AWDO-C14843) in Matlock) employer: AWD Online
As an Assistant Director for Transformation Programmes, you will join a forward-thinking public sector organisation in Matlock, where your leadership will drive meaningful change and innovation. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, generous leave entitlements, and extensive professional development opportunities, this role offers a supportive work culture that values collaboration and growth. Enjoy the benefits of a hybrid working model and a competitive pension scheme, making this an excellent opportunity for those seeking a rewarding career in transformation.
