Implementation Director, Local Government Review (LGR)

Local Government Chronicle; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body is seeking an Implementation Director to lead a multi-phase transformation program across multiple councils in Peterborough. This fixed-term role demands a proven leader with experience in local government transformations, strong political awareness, and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset and the ability to drive culture change within the organization. Competitive salary and flexible working conditions are offered.

Benefits

Flexible agile working

Good benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record in large-scale transformation within local government.
• Experience influencing senior leaders and political awareness.
• Expertise in programme management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate strategic direction for multi-phase transformation across councils.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with executives and communities.
• Design and implement governance and operating models.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Negotiation skills

Organisational change

Communication skills

Job description

Implementation Director, Local Government Review (LGR)

Six figure salary – competitive/negotiable terms.

Fixed Term: 24 months (with scope to extend).

Location: Peterborough City Council, Peterborough, UK. Peterborough City Council, with primary responsibilities spanning seven local authorities within Cambridgeshire.

Published on 24 Nov 2025.

Responsibilities

• The co‑ordination, planning and strategic direction of a multi‑phase transformation programme across seven councils.
• Managing complete stakeholder relationships with Chief Executives, elected Members, partners and communities.
• Designing and implementing robust governance, systems and operating models.
• Driving culture change, building organisational capacity and bringing innovation.

Qualifications & Experience

• A proven track record of leading large‑scale transformation with local government and LGR knowledge, gained through permanent, interim or consultancy work.
• A strong political awareness and experience of influencing senior leaders.
• Expertise in programme management and organisational change.
• Understanding of local government structures and statutory responsibilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strategic thinking, resilience and a commitment to delivering LGR in line with the ambitions of all constituent councils.

Join us and make a lasting impact on the future of our new Unitary Authorities.

For more information about the role, please contact our consultants at Penna: Julie Towers on 07764 791736, Matt Jones on 07834 179181, Rachael Morris on 07840 711217 or Ali Tasker on 07514 728114.

Closing date 1 December.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We offer flexible agile working and good benefits.