Strategic Lead - Transformation

i am recruiting for a Strategic Lead to work 3 days a week in London, 2 days remote. The role falls inside IR35 so you will need to work through an umbrella company for the duration of the contract. You will be responsible for supporting the Assistant Director to develop and implement the overall transformation programme, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and national best practice. You will provide strategic direction and oversight to a portfolio of transformation projects and programmes, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards You will also champion and embed effective change management methodologies and practices across the client to ensure successful adoption and sustainability of transformation outcomes and a culture of innovation. You must have in depth understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing local government and have worked in this type of environment. You will have a comprehensive knowledge and practical application of project and programme management and change management methodologies and tools. Excellent leadership, management, and motivational skills with the ability to inspire and develop a diverse team are key to this role. You must also have a demonstrable track record of developing and/or delivering large-scale transformation programmes to deliver benefits in a local authority. Proven experience of managing and developing large high-performing teams (up to 15 FTE). Demonstrable experience of applying recognised project and programme management methodologies (e.g., Prince2, Agile, MSP) and change management frameworks. A strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing local government and the ability to translate strategic objectives into practical delivery plans. If this role is a match and you have strong local government experience please apply ASAP