Director of Change & Transformation – Corp / Digitial

Baltimore Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 111,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore Consulting is recruiting a Director of Change & Transformation to lead a major corporate transformation agenda within a public sector setting. You will work directly with the Assistant Chief Executive to drive improvements across services, culture and performance.

You will steer service redesign, digital innovation and organisational development while ensuring measurable benefits for residents and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale transformation programmes in local government or complex public sector environments.
• Proven track record delivering financial savings, service improvements and organisational change.
• Ability to advise senior stakeholders and navigate political environments.
• Knowledge of governance, PMO structures and transformation methodologies.
• Experience leading digital, data and technology-enabled change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the corporate Transformation Strategy and deliver large-scale organisational change.
• Drive digital transformation, innovation and customer-focused service redesign.
• Establish robust programme governance, PMO structures and benefits realisation frameworks.
• Deliver sustainable MTFS savings through service improvement and demand management.
• Lead cultural change, workforce modernisation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Transformational leadership

Public sector experience

Large-scale transformation

Digital innovation

Benefits realisation

Job description

Director of Change & Transformation – Corp / Digitial

3-6 Month Interim Contract | Start Date: ASAP

£600-£850 per day

Inside IR35 (via umbrella)

Hybrid Working

CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place at short notice.

Are you a transformational leader with a track record of delivering large-scale organisational change, financial sustainability and digital innovation across complex public sector environments? This Director of Change opportunity offers the chance to shape and deliver a major corporate transformation agenda, working directly with the Assistant Chief Executive to drive lasting improvements across services, culture and performance.

As Director of Change, you will lead a wide-ranging transformation programme focused on service redesign, digital innovation, organisational development and financial sustainability. Reporting into a senior corporate leadership team, you will influence strategic decision-making, lead high-profile change programmes and ensure measurable benefits are delivered for residents and stakeholders alike. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Director of Change to make a significant impact within a politically complex and highly visible environment.

Your Role as Director of Change

• Lead the corporate Transformation Strategy and deliver large-scale organisational change
• Drive digital transformation, innovation and customer-focused service redesign
• Establish robust programme governance, PMO structures and benefits realisation frameworks
• Deliver sustainable MTFS savings through service improvement and demand management
• Lead cultural change, workforce modernisation and continuous improvement initiatives

Your Previous Experience as Director of Change

• Proven experience leading large-scale transformation programmes within local government or a complex public sector organisation
• Strong track record delivering financial savings, service improvements and organisational change
• Experience operating within a political environment and advising senior stakeholders and elected members
• Extensive knowledge of programme management, governance and transformation methodologies
• Demonstrable success leading digital, data and technology-enabled change initiatives

This Director of Change role would suit an ambitious transformation leader who thrives on delivering complex change, influencing senior stakeholders and creating sustainable improvements that directly impact organisational performance. If you have successfully delivered transformation at scale and are seeking your next high-profile opportunity, we would like to hear from you.

Baltimore Consulting is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices, and all applications are considered based on the requirements of the role and the information available at the time of review.