At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead transformation projects and modernise services for the people of Scotland.
- Company: National Records of Scotland, a key player in public service innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership opportunities, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on continuous improvement and public value.
- Why this job: Drive meaningful change and shape the future of public services.
- Qualifications: Strong leadership skills and experience in managing complex transformation portfolios.
The predicted salary is between 58485 - 71481 £ per year.
Are you looking for an opportunity to drive portfolio delivery and champion new ways of working?
The “Head of Transformation & Portfolio Delivery” will lead the delivery of an ambitious, organisation-wide transformation portfolio at the National Records of Scotland (NRS), shaping how services are modernised, digitised and delivered for the people of Scotland.
This is a high-impact leadership role at the heart of strategy, driving prioritisation, governance and outcomes across complex change.
You will lead multidisciplinary teams and influence at senior levels to ensure change delivers real public value.
This is an opportunity to make a lasting difference; transforming services, strengthening capability, and helping NRS stay fit for the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee NRS's transformation portfolio, ensuring programmes and projects align with strategic priorities, capacity, budgets, andorganisationalobjectives.
- Accountable for portfolio delivery performance, proactively managing risks, dependencies, priorities, and delivery outcomes.
- Establish and continuously improve portfolio governance, assurance, reporting, and delivery management frameworks across theorganisation.
- Drive strategicprioritisationand investment decisions, ensuring delivery activity supportsorganisationaloutcomes, public value, and service user needs.
- Lead benefitsrealisationand continuous improvement, embedding outcome-focused delivery, evidence-based decision-making, and lessons learned.
- Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, partners, suppliers, and governance bodies, providing influence, challenge, and clear communication.
- Lead and develop the Innovation & Transformation function, the Delivery Management function and the Portfolio Management Office, buildingorganization-widecapability, digital skills, and high-performing teams.
- Oversee portfolio financial planning ensuring value-for-money delivery across major transformation initiatives.
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Head of Transformation and Portfolio Delivery employer: National Records of Scotland
At the National Records of Scotland, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions innovation and transformation. Our collaborative work culture fosters professional growth and development, empowering you to lead impactful change that benefits the people of Scotland. With a commitment to public value and a focus on modernising services, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a supportive environment.
Contact Details:
National Records of Scotland Recruitment Team
