Tarka Talent
Manager - Operations Consulting Public Sector
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• Job Title: Manager – Public Sector Transformation • Salary Range: £75,000 - £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits • Location: UK Wide | Client Site Travel Required
Our client is a leading transformation consultancy supporting public sector organisations to deliver meaningful, measurable change. Working across Local Government, Central Government and Healthcare, they help clients tackle complex operational challenges, improve services for citizens and patients, and maximise value from public investment. Due to continued growth within their Public Sector practice, they are seeking an experienced Manager to help shape and deliver large-scale transformation programmes across some of the UK's most important public services.
The Manager will lead high-impact workstreams that improve operational performance, service delivery and organisational effectiveness. You will work directly with senior stakeholders across councils, government departments, NHS organisations and integrated care systems, delivering sustainable change that creates lasting benefits for communities and service users.
Role Highlights – Lead transformation workstreams across Local Government, Central Government and Healthcare clients – Manage and develop consulting teams delivering measurable service improvements – Design and implement operational change programmes aligned to strategic objectives – Build trusted relationships with senior public sector stakeholders and decision-makers – Drive performance improvement through robust governance, KPIs and continuous improvement frameworks
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You Will Need – Experience delivering transformation, operational improvement or service redesign programmes within the public sector – Strong understanding of Local Government, Central Government and/or NHS operating environments – Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders across complex organisations – Experience leading teams and delivering outcomes within challenging environments – Strong analytical, problem-solving and programme delivery capabilities
Why You'll Love It – Opportunity to deliver meaningful change that improves outcomes for citizens, patients and communities – Structured career progression with year-round promotion opportunities – Dedicated development support, mentoring and sponsorship from senior leaders – Exposure to some of the UK's most complex and high-profile public sector transformation programmes – Collaborative and high-performing consulting environment
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This role is ideal for a consultant who combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery expertise and is passionate about improving public services. Whether your background is in Local Government transformation, Central Government reform, NHS improvement programmes or integrated care systems, this opportunity offers the chance to deliver change at scale while accelerating your consulting career.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we strive to create and maintain a working environment in which everyone is able to make the best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
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