At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead transformative initiatives that reshape our organisation and drive performance improvements.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking tech company focused on innovation and excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on collaboration, diversity, and rapid results.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact by driving change and leading high-stakes projects.
- Qualifications: 12+ years in transformation leadership; experience with emerging technologies and change management frameworks.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
We are seeking a visionary Chief Transformation Officer to design and execute group-wide transformation programmes that deliver quantum improvements in our organisation's performance. The CTrO will orchestrate and drive complex, high-impact initiatives across the Access Group, establishing transformation programmes with clear outcomes, building and leading delivery teams, driving rapid execution, and ensuring successful handover to operational leaders. This role demands exceptional programme leadership, the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, deep transformation expertise, and the capability to deliver multiple high-stakes initiatives concurrently. The CTrO will build a lean, high-performing transformation team and establish the governance, methodologies, and momentum needed to achieve breakthrough results within aggressive timelines.
Key accountabilities and responsibilities
- Strategic transformation leadership — Define and execute group-wide transformation strategy that delivers quantum performance improvements across all business functions; partner with executive leadership to identify breakthrough transformation opportunities and establish aggressive delivery timelines; orchestrate complex, high-impact initiatives that reshape organizational capabilities and competitive positioning; build and lead cross-functional transformation teams that drive rapid execution.
- Organisational change management — Design and implement comprehensive change strategies that achieve pervasive adoption; create a 'quantum thinking' culture; develop compelling communication strategies that engage stakeholders at all levels; establish Centres of Excellence with transformation champions; establish world-class governance with real-time dashboards and accountability frameworks; build a lean transformation office; implement industry-leading programme standards and tools; create comprehensive handover strategies for seamless value delivery to operational teams.
- Leadership — Collaborate with business leaders to ensure alignment and coordination across divisions; champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives; implement consistent transformation methodologies for predictable delivery and measurable breakthrough results.
Key performance indicators — Achieve exceptional benefits realisation across transformation programmes with minimal business disruption; deliver initiatives that generate quantum performance improvements; establish rapid delivery cycles with breakthrough results measured in weeks; achieve high adoption rates across organisational functions; drive industry-leading change adoption through stakeholder engagement.
Skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in transformation, management consulting, or strategic change management, including at least 7 years in senior leadership roles.
- Ideally experience working in Private Equity-backed environments.
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies and their business applications.
- Experience with transformation frameworks (Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, Design Thinking).
- Knowledge of enterprise architecture and systems integration.
- Experience with global, multi-site transformation initiatives.
We’re Hiring: Chief Transformation Officer employer: The Access Group
The Access Group is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee success and growth, offering a dynamic hybrid work environment where innovation thrives. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, employees are empowered to influence organisational design and drive meaningful change, all while enjoying opportunities for professional development in a fast-paced international setting.
