Childrens Transformation Programme Lead

Salary :

£208,000 monthly

Company : Civic Recruitment Limited

Job Type : Full Time

United Kingdom

Job Description - Childrens Transformation Programme Lead

8 months contract with a local authority

Rate: Â£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: Â£800 per day Umbrella.

We work on a bi-weekly payment schedule.

The role closes on 11th August 2026, apply ASAP.

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