Implementation Director, Local Government Review (LGR) in Peterborough

Implementation Director, Local Government Review (LGR)

Six figure salary – competitive/negotiable terms.

Fixed Term: 24 months (with scope to extend).

Location: Peterborough City Council, Peterborough, UK. Peterborough City Council, with primary responsibilities spanning seven local authorities within Cambridgeshire.

Published on 24 Nov 2025.

Responsibilities

• The co‑ordination, planning and strategic direction of a multi‑phase transformation programme across seven councils.
• Managing complete stakeholder relationships with Chief Executives, elected Members, partners and communities.
• Designing and implementing robust governance, systems and operating models.
• Driving culture change, building organisational capacity and bringing innovation.

Qualifications & Experience

• A proven track record of leading large‑scale transformation with local government and LGR knowledge, gained through permanent, interim or consultancy work.
• A strong political awareness and experience of influencing senior leaders.
• Expertise in programme management and organisational change.
• Understanding of local government structures and statutory responsibilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strategic thinking, resilience and a commitment to delivering LGR in line with the ambitions of all constituent councils.

Join us and make a lasting impact on the future of our new Unitary Authorities.

For more information about the role, please contact our consultants at Penna: Julie Towers on 07764 791736, Matt Jones on 07834 179181, Rachael Morris on 07840 711217 or Ali Tasker on 07514 728114.

Closing date 1 December.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We offer flexible agile working and good benefits.