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Childrens Transformation Programme Lead

Childrens Transformation Programme Lead

Civic Recruitment Limited • Surrey Quays, SRY, gb
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

Job Description

8 months contract with a local authority

Rate: £800 per day Umbrella

Summary


  • The Interim Programme Lead is a pivotal role responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for a complex portfolio of transformation programmes across Children's Social Care, Early Help, and wider directorate services. The postholder will spearhead the design, delivery, governance, and implementation of large-scale service transformation initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for children, young people, and families while ensuring financial sustainability and organizational efficiency.

Responsibilities


  • Lead the delivery of multiple high-profile transformation programmes across Children's Social Care and Early Help services.
  • Develop and implement strategic programmes of work aligned with corporate objectives, statutory responsibilities, and financial plans.
  • Ensure programme delivery achieves intended outcomes, benefits, efficiencies, and service improvements.
  • Drive service redesign initiatives that enhance quality, effectiveness, and value for money.
  • Monitor programme performance and take corrective action where risks to delivery arise.
  • Promote innovation and continuous improvement across all areas of responsibility.

Requirements:


  • Essential Experience Required
    • Significant experience leading large-scale transformation programmes within Children's Social Care, local government, healthcare, or related sectors.
    • Demonstrable experience delivering complex organisational change programmes from design through to implementation.
    • Experience managing substantial budgets, savings programmes, and financial recovery initiatives.
  • Essential Qualifications Required
    • Degree level qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
    • Professional qualification in Programme or Project Management (PRINCE2, MSP, APM, Agile or equivalent) or significant demonstrable experience at senior programme leadership level.

Additional Information


  • 8 months contract with a local authority.
  • Rate: £800 per day Umbrella.
  • We work on a bi-weekly payment schedule.
  • The role closes on 11th August 2026, apply ASAP.



Requirements
The Interim Programme Lead will provide strategic and operational leadership for a complex portfolio of transformation programmes across Children's Social Care, Early Help, and wider directorate services

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