Strategic COO & Corporate Transformation Leader

Scottish Government; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector organisation in Scotland is seeking a Director General – Corporate/Chief Operating Officer to lead transformation within government operations. You will manage a diverse team of directors and oversee a £300 million budget while ensuring efficient delivery of services. Ideal candidates will have significant executive leadership experience, a strong digital transformation background, and demonstrate financial acumen. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of public service in Scotland within a dynamic and strategic role.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Learning and development tailored to your role

Defined-benefit pension scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in leading organisational strategies in large, complex organisations.
• Senior experience in delivering value from digital technology.
• Experience in financial management and resource allocation.
• Ability to deliver strategic objectives during organisational change.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across the Corporate family.
• Champion digital transformation and innovative design.
• Oversee the delivery of corporate and shared services.
• Drive transformations towards integrated service models.

Skills

Digital transformation

Financial management

People leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Job description

A leading public sector organisation in Scotland is seeking a Director General – Corporate/Chief Operating Officer to lead transformation within government operations. You will manage a diverse team of directors and oversee a £300 million budget while ensuring efficient delivery of services. Ideal candidates will have significant executive leadership experience, a strong digital transformation background, and demonstrate financial acumen. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of public service in Scotland within a dynamic and strategic role.