Change Lead

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Kingston Council who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 12+ months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate per day which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for a Change Lead this role will be based at: KT6 7QU Hybrid

The right candidate will:

* Establish the Baseline: Analyse team performance, activity data, and budgets to establish an objective, fact-based map of the current "as-is" service position.

* Evaluate Service Models: Formulate and present costed options appraisals to senior leadership, testing different structural designs for Mental Health, AMHP, Learning Disability, Transitions, and DoLS teams to determine which configurations offer the best outcomes and efficiency.

* Drive the Restructure: Lead the end-to-end implementation of the approved restructure plan, managing staff transitions, mitigating change-weariness, and embedding operational governance across the reshaped service.

* Lead Legislative Readiness: Plan and execute operational pathways to meet key statutory shifts, including post-AGNI DoLS changes (effective June 2026), Mental Health Act 2025 reforms, and SEND transitions.

* Policy and procedures: Review and/or create relevant service policies and procedures that may be required.

* Address Financial Pressures: Align redesigned service pathways with available budgets to resolve historic deficits, while ensuring frontline capacity is strengthened to manage demand effectively.

* Drive System Integration: Cultivate robust working partnerships with health, police, and voluntary sector partners to establish seamless community pathways—particularly for Section 117 aftercare and crisis mitigation—ensuring a unified, resilient response to statutory demands.

* Embed Practice Standards: Work with the Learning and Development team for the delivery of the training and upskilling roadmap for the workforce, ensuring that new legislative frameworks (e.g., MHA 2025, Post-AGNI practice) are not just implemented, but effectively embedded into daily safeguarding assessments and frontline decision-making.

* Deputise for the Corporate Head of Service as needed.

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed