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Implementation Director, Local Government Review (LGR)
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
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
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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