Director of Improvement

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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in East of England, are looking for an experienced Director of Improvement to join their team and play a crucial role within their improvement operations.

Position: Director of Improvement
Rate: £1000 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Contract Duration: Temporary (August 2026) Possible Extension
Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Purpose:

• Supporting and working with the Deputy Chief Executive by leading on the delivery of organisation-wide improvements and efficiencies, ensuring sustainable cost reduction, improved productivity, and high-quality services that meet statutory obligations.

Job Duties:

• Lead a portfolio of improvement and efficiency programmes (e.g. service redesign, demand management, digital initiatives).
• Embed robust governance, programme management, and benefits realisation frameworks.
• Work with finance to ensure accurate modelling, tracking, and validation of savings.
• Engage elected members and stakeholders, managing political and public sensitivities.
• Partner with service directors to identify and deliver efficiencies across key service areas.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including understanding of local authority funding and budgeting.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale savings and improvements in local government.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

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