Local Authority
Head of Transformation
IMH Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Head of Transformation on an interim basis for our client based in Leicester (LE3).
This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic transformation leader to take ownership of a major organisational change programme, driving innovation, service improvement, and business transformation across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and deliver the organisation’s transformation programme, ensuring successful implementation and measurable outcomes.
- Manage the existing transformation team and ensure business-as-usual continuity.
- Mobilise and implement a new transformation programme, including governance frameworks and project structures.
- Implement recommendations arising from the Transformation Unit restructure.
- Provide strategic leadership, advice, and guidance to senior stakeholders and leadership teams.
- Develop and monitor change management methodologies, tools, and standards.
- Identify and manage programme, project, and organisational risks and benefits.
- Oversee programme performance reporting, KPI monitoring, and benefits realisation.
- Manage stakeholder engagement and contribute to organisational communication strategies.
- Ensure effective resource allocation and prioritisation across transformation projects.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and organisational change.
- Lead service delivery in line with organisational objectives, policies, statutory requirements, and budget expectations.
Essential Requirements:
- Degree-level qualification relevant to the role or substantial equivalent senior-level experience.
- Proven experience leading large-scale transformation, change, and improvement programmes.
- Strong track record of delivering strategic organisational change and service improvement.
- Experience managing complex budgets, resources, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive organisational change.
- Experience developing policies, strategies, and performance frameworks.
- Strong understanding of governance, risk management, and programme delivery methodologies.
- Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to build effective partnerships and collaborative working relationships.
Hours & Pay:
- Monday to Friday – hours confirmed at interview stage
- £43.96 per hour
- Weekly pay via agency!
Sounds like you? Please apply with an up to date CV! For more information, please call the office on 01709 541 200!
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Leading transformation programmes: 3 years (preferred)
- Proven experience leading large-scale transformation: 3 years (preferred)
- Managing complex budgets & Resources: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person