Ribble Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced senior transformation leader to direct the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) programme across West Sussex.
This is a high-profile, system-wide leadership role responsible for delivering a safe, legal and well-planned transition to a new operating model. You will lead a complex portfolio of workstreams, ensuring strong governance, financial control, service continuity and effective stakeholder engagement throughout.
Key Responsibilities
*Provide strategic leadership for the LGR portfolio and set the delivery roadmap
*Lead the Portfolio Management Office and coordinate all workstreams
*Establish robust governance, risk and assurance frameworks
*Work closely with Members, Chief Executives and senior leaders
*Oversee workforce transition (including TUPE), finance, digital, assets and service integration
*Ensure safe and compliant go-live with minimal service disruption
This is a Hybrid working role!
About You
You will bring:
*Proven leadership of large-scale public sector transformation or reorganisation
*Strong programme and portfolio management expertise
*Experience working with elected Members and senior political stakeholders
*Financial and commercial oversight capability
*High political awareness and collaborative leadership style
Please click ’apply’ if you are interested