Assistant Director for Transformation Programmes

AWD RECRUITMENT LTD; Matlock; Hybrid; GBP 71,202 - 77,495; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi-time scheme

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Job summary

AWD RECRUITMENT LTD is seeking an Assistant Director for Transformation Programmes to lead complex change initiatives in Matlock, England. You will align transformation projects with strategic priorities while ensuring strong stakeholder engagement and programme governance.

The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in leading large-scale programmes and possess strong financial management skills. Benefits include 34 days of annual leave and comprehensive wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Previous experience leading large-scale transformation programmes.
• Proven experience delivering programmes in complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of governance and benefits realisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex transformation programmes.
• Develop and maintain integrated programme plans.
• Manage programme budgets and financial reporting.
• Monitor programme performance and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Programme and project management methodologies

Financial and commercial awareness

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree equivalent and/or relevant professional qualification

Job description

Assistant Director for Transformation Programmes (officially known within the organisation as an Assistant Director of Major Programmes)

A senior programme leadership role leading complex transformation, business change, programme governance, stakeholder engagement and benefits realisation across a large public sector organisation.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Senior Transformation Programme Manager, Senior Programme Manager, Head of Change, Strategic Programme Manager, Programme Director, Business Change Programme Manager, Transformation Programme Lead

SALARY: £71,202 - £77,495 per annum (Grade 16), LGPS employer pension contribution (currently 18%), salary and pension value approximately £84,018 to £91,444 per annum

LOCATION: Hybrid / Matlock, Derbyshire, East Midlands

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Fixed Term Contract (Due to finite funding 2 years from start date)

WORKING HOURS: 37 Hours per Week

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Assistant Director for Transformation Programmes. As the Assistant Director for Transformation Programmes you will lead large, complex transformation and business change programmes aligned to organisational priorities, including service transformation, efficiency, digital improvement, reform and local government reorganisation. This is a senior programme delivery role, working with senior sponsors, programme boards, partners and delivery teams to ensure programmes are well planned, governed, delivered and benefits-led. The Assistant Director for Transformation Programmes will bring structure, pace and confidence to complex change, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, programme governance, financial management and measurable outcomes.

DUTIES

• Programme Leadership: Lead the delivery of large, complex transformation and change programmes aligned to organisational priorities

• Delivery Planning: Develop and maintain integrated programme plans, including milestones, dependencies, risks, resources and progress

• Budget Management: Manage programme budgets, expenditure, forecasting and financial reporting

• Performance Monitoring: Monitor and report programme performance, including risks, issues, stakeholder engagement and benefits realisation

• Governance and Accountability: Work with sponsors, programme boards, senior leaders, partners and delivery teams to ensure clear governance

• Team Leadership: Lead, motivate and develop programme teams and delivery resources to maintain consistent, high-quality programme management practice

• Risk Management: Establish and ensure robust management of programme procedures, including risk management, issue management, change control and communication

• Stakeholder Engagement: Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers and delivery partners

• Continuous Improvement: Help shape improved ways of working, ensuring transformation initiatives support current and future organisational needs

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience leading large-scale, high-value and complex transformation or business change programmes

• Proven experience delivering programmes in a dynamic, complex and challenging environment

• Strong knowledge of programme and project management methodologies, governance, risk, change control and benefits realisation

• Experience working with senior leaders, boards, external partners and suppliers, including providing constructive professional challenge

• Strong financial and commercial awareness, with experience managing significant budgets, resources and competing priorities

• Ability to lead, motivate and develop programme teams, bringing structure, pace and confidence to complex delivery environments

• Experience developing and maintaining effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels

• Good understanding of performance evaluation, planning, monitoring, reporting and risk management

• Ability to influence and negotiate internally and externally at a senior level

• Degree equivalent and/or relevant professional qualification and/or relevant experience

BENEFITS

• 34 days annual leave plus bank holidays — up to 42 days paid leave per year – notional salary value of approximately £11,502 to £12,518

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• Flexi-time scheme for many of our roles

• Comprehensive wellbeing support, including occupational health, counselling and physiotherapy services

• Learning and development opportunities, including professional qualifications and career progression

• Access to rewards, offering discounts across travel, tech, groceries and more

• Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice schemes