Adult Services Transformation Manager

Civic Recruitment Limited; Llandrindod Wells; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a 11-12 month contract role to lead the Adult Services Transformation Programme for a County Council in Llandrindod Wells. The post-holder will drive planning, delivery, and governance to achieve measurable benefits within time, cost and quality constraints.

Responsibilities include designing complex programmes, ensuring benefits delivery, governance, risk management, budget control, and stakeholder engagement with health boards and partner

Qualifications

• Strong programme/project management experience (end-to-end lifecycle).
• Experience in financial planning, budget monitoring, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, planning, and delivery of complex transformation programmes and projects.
• Ensure programmes deliver defined outcomes, benefits, and service improvements.
• Establish and maintain effective programme governance frameworks.
• Monitor programme progress, identifying risks, issues, and dependencies, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage programme budgets, ensuring financial control and value for money.
• Produce and present programme reports to senior leadership and boards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across internal teams, partner organisations (e.g., Health Boards, third sector), and stakeholders.
• Act as the key liaison between programme boards, services, and project teams.
• Lead communication and engagement strategies to raise awareness of transformation activities.

Skills

Programme management

Budget monitoring

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree-level qualification

MSP/Agile certification

Job description

Llandrindod Wells, United Kingdom | Posted on 05/08/2026

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Description

11-12 Months Contract Role with a Local Authority

Pay Rate: £35.58 per hour UMBRELLA

Summary

• The role involves leading and managing the Adult Services Transformation Programme across the County Council. This position is crucial for ensuring the successful planning, delivery, and governance of strategic transformation initiatives. The post holder will drive service redesign, oversee programme performance, and ensure the delivery of measurable benefits aligned with organisational objectives, within agreed time, cost, and quality parameters.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, planning, and delivery of complex transformation programmes and projects.
• Ensure programmes deliver defined outcomes, benefits, and service improvements.
• Establish and maintain effective programme governance frameworks.
• Monitor programme progress, identifying risks, issues, and dependencies, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage programme budgets, ensuring financial control and value for money.
• Produce and present programme reports to senior leadership and boards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across internal teams, partner organisations (e.g., Health Boards, third sector), and stakeholders.
• Act as the key liaison between programme boards, services, and project teams.
• Lead communication and engagement strategies to raise awareness of transformation activities.

Requirements

Essential Experience Required

• Strong programme/project management experience (end-to-end lifecycle).
• Experience in financial planning, budget monitoring, and cost control.
• Experience supporting service redesign and organisational change.

Essential Qualifications Required

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Recognised programme/project management qualification (e.g., MSP, Agile) or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continuous professional development in leadership/management.

Additional Information

• Working hours: 37 hours per week.
• Enhanced DBS required.
• Driving license required.
• Work pattern: Minimum two days per week onsite (in office or partner premises).
• Interviews will take place at County Hall, Spa Road East, Llandrindod Wells.
• We work on a bi-weekly schedule.

The role closes on 7th August 2026.