Civic Recruitment Limited
Childrens Transformation Programme Lead
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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.
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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.
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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.
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