Interim Programme Director – Service Simplification
Location: Hybrid / London
Day Rate: £500 - 70pp per day (via umbrella / inside IR35)
Contract Length: 6 months initially, with potential extension]
Start Date: ASAP
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Interim Programme Director to lead a high-profile transformation programme focused on simplifying and improving services across the organisation.
This senior leadership role will take ownership of a complex portfolio of change initiatives aimed at streamlining processes, improving digital access, reducing duplication, and delivering measurable efficiency and user experience improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end delivery of a large-scale service simplification programme
Define and drive the strategic roadmap for service transformation
Oversee multiple workstreams and senior project leads
Ensure delivery against milestones, budgets, and agreed outcomes
Establish strong governance, reporting, and risk management frameworks
Engage senior stakeholders and executive leadership to secure buy-in and progress
Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency and customer experience
About You
Proven track record delivering complex transformation programmes at Director level
Strong experience simplifying services, operating models, or customer journeys
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, including executive and board-level influence
Demonstrable experience managing large programme budgets and governance structures
Able to mobilise quickly, assess priorities, and drive delivery at pace
Experience in [public sector / higher education / healthcare / corporate] desirable
What We Offer
Competitive day rate
High-impact leadership assignment
Opportunity to shape and deliver meaningful organisational change
Flexible hybrid working arrangements
To apply: Please submit your CV outlining your availability, day rate, and relevant programme leadership experience.