At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead transformation projects to modernise and improve the effectiveness of Scottish Borders Council.
- Company: Scottish Borders Council, dedicated to community improvement and organisational development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, permanent contract, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Commitment to diversity and support for veterans and individuals with disabilities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in local governance and drive impactful change.
- Qualifications: Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in business improvement or transformation.
The predicted salary is between 38.12 - 39.87 £ per hour.
Grade: 12A
Hourly Rate: £38.12 - £39.87
Salary: £69,571.66 - £72,765.41 per annum
Contract Duration: permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Please note the closing date has been amended to 24 September 2026.
Role Purpose
We are inviting applications for the post of Transformation and Performance Improvement Manager. This is an important internal opportunity to lead and support work that will modernise how Scottish Borders Council operates, improve organisational effectiveness and help deliver the Council’s Transformation Programme. The post will support strategic projects and transformation programmes on behalf of the Corporate Management Team, while also helping to optimise the Council’s performance and improvement agenda. The successful candidate will work with services, senior managers, elected members, partners and stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement and support the delivery of an effective operating model for the future.
Essential
- A degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline, or substantial equivalent professional experience demonstrating expertise in business improvement, organisational development or transformation.
- A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Clair Hepburn by telephone on 07775221823 or by email at chepburn@scotborders.gov.uk.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit. Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.
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