Assistant Director - Local Government Reorganisation in Narborough

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) represents one of the most significant changes to local government in a generation. We are seeking an experienced and inspirational leader to help us prepare for LGR and help shape the future of services across Blaby District Council. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and forming part of the Strategic Leadership Team, the postholder will provide strategic leadership, programme direction and operational oversight for our Local Government Reorganisation programme.

This is a high-profile role where you will lead the planning, design and delivery of complex transformation activity, ensuring the successful transition to new local government arrangements while maintaining excellent services for residents and communities. You will work closely with councillors, senior leaders, partner organisations, government bodies and external stakeholders.

We are looking for someone with significant senior leadership experience and, ideally, a strong track record of delivering large-scale transformation programmes within local government or the wider public sector.

• Degree level qualification or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline.
• Significant senior leadership experience within a complex organisation
• Experience of delivering large-scale organisational transformation programmes within local government or the wider public sector
• Experience of advising senior leaders, councillors and governance bodies
• Experience of managing significant budgets and resources
• Ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent programme leadership, strategic planning and communication skills
• Understanding of Local Government Reorganisation, local government governance and democratic decision-making arrangements

Benefits of working with us include a local government pension scheme, exciting career opportunities, flexible working including a flexi-time scheme and out of town offices with free car parking and cycle bays.

We support hybrid working arrangements with a combination of on-site and home working.

Closing:7 September 2026

Blaby District Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all, and we welcome applications from all diversities. We are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people and those in the Armed Forces, and therefore as a Disability Confident Employer and to show that we commit to the Armed Forces Covenant, we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

Local Government Reorganisation

Local government across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is changing. From April 2028, the current two-tier system will be replaced by two new unitary councils: Leicester Council and Leicestershire and Rutland Council.

The area served by Blaby District Council will form part of both new unitary councils, creating a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of local government across the region.

Blaby District Council remains committed to delivering excellent services throughout this period of change. If you join us and are employed on 1 April 2028, your employment is expected to transfer to one of the new unitary councils, with your existing terms and conditions protected in line with legislation.We’d be happy to discuss this in more detail at interview stage.In the meantime, you may wish to read more on Local Government Reorganisation in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland on the Future LLR Councils website.

This is an exciting time to join us. Alongside making a real difference for our residents, businesses and communities, you will have the opportunity to contribute to one of the most significant transformations in local government and help shape services for future generations.