Transformation Programme Lead

Newham; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The London Borough of Newham is seeking a Transformation Programme Lead to drive the strategic transformation initiatives. This role involves leading complex, multi-stakeholder programmes and ensuring alignment with the borough's goals. The ideal candidate will be an experienced leader in program management with strong stakeholder engagement skills, looking to make a significant impact on the community's future.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in delivering complex multi-stakeholder programmes.
• Ability to build relationships with senior managers and stakeholders.
• Experience in report writing and communication for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction and delivery of the Transformation programme.
• Encourage innovation and support change across the council.
• Manage project teams and resources effectively.

Skills

Programme Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

Financial Awareness

Problem Solving

Job description

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Job Description

Newham is one of the youngest and most dynamic boroughs in London, with a diverse population representing cultures from around the world. We are proud of our rich community, vibrant growth and innovations in work from public participation to just transition and models of service delivery. Driving forward at pace on a journey of improvement and stepping up to significant financial pressures like so many councils, we’re committed to ensuring that every part of Newham thrives – sustainably, equitably and inclusively.

Job Description

Newham is one of the youngest and most dynamic boroughs in London, with a diverse population representing cultures from around the world. We are proud of our rich community, vibrant growth and innovations in work from public participation to just transition and models of service delivery. Driving forward at pace on a journey of improvement and stepping up to significant financial pressures like so many councils, we’re committed to ensuring that every part of Newham thrives – sustainably, equitably and inclusively.

Transformation Programme Lead - Scale: SMRB

£65109 - £80241 pa

This role will be responsible for the strategic direction and leadership of the Transforming Newham for the Future Plan. The post holder will lead the delivery of the Transformation programmes, related projects and transformation activity across the Council and manage the delivery team. You will drive system wide change and programme leadership through a passion and commitment to organisational change and transformation and provide strategic direction and leadership on relevant programmes and projects. You will also lead the programme team encouraging innovation and supporting change ensuring the delivery of the programme plan in line with the Council’s objectives and targets.

To Be Successful In This Role You Must Have

• Significant experience of delivering large, complex, multi-stakeholder programmes using proven programme management techniques.
• Experience of building excellent relationships with senior managers and Members, with a view to ensuring that corporate visions and priorities are delivered and that an excellent customer service is experienced by those stakeholders.
• Experience of report writing and communications for a variety of audiences, demonstrating numeracy and literacy, and applying expert knowledge.
• Experience in dealing with a range of complex and contentious matters requiring a consistently high degree of support, persuasion and advocacy and an awareness of major policy objectives.
• Understanding the organisation’s vision and goals and is able to translate this into effective service delivery and business innovation at a senior level and with partners.
• Providing clear measures of success and delivering constructive performance feedback in order to achieve identified aspirations and outcomes for service users.
• Managing and planning the use of resources effectively, including those not directly under control of the programme.
• Experience of matrix managing and coordinating employees carrying out work across a range of major functions.
• Financial awareness and budget management experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of portfolio, programme and project management methodologies and processes.
• Awareness of information governance issues and legislation.
• An understanding of the political context and environment.
• An understanding of procurement processes and principles.
• Extensive knowledge of innovative equality and diversity interventions.
  
  

To apply please submit your CV and supporting statement in no more than x2 A4 sides explaining your suitability and how you meet the criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description and Person Specification.

To view the job descriptions and person specifications please here

For more information or to have a confidential discussion about the role, please contact [e-mail]

Closing date for applications Sunday 29th June at 11.59pm

Interviews to be scheduled for w/c 30th June 2025

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.

The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.

About Us

The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with, bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there.

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