Senior Change Delivery Consultant

Join us at this exciting time for Reading Borough Council as we drive forward a dynamic and diverse portfolio of programmes.

Our Portfolio Management Office (PMO) and Change Delivery Team, part of our Policy, Change and Customer Services, play a key role in delivering priority projects and transformative programmes across the Council.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

About the role

Our Senior Change Delivery Consultant roles are intentionally designed to be multi-disciplinary, offering both flexibility and opportunities for growth.

As a Senior Change Delivery Consultant, you will:

• Lead large-scale, complex projects and programmes through the full delivery lifecycle
• Provide line management, coaching, and mentoring to Change Delivery Consultants and Analysts
• Leverage strong interpersonal and analytical skills to drive successful outcomes
• Shape and evolve our methodologies (e.g. project management, business analysis and change management), incorporating best practices and lessons learned, championing these across the organisation through training, coaching, and mentoring opportunities.

You will be part of the PMO & Change Delivery Management Team and part of the wider Service of Policy, Change and Customer Service.

About you

We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate individual to join our Change Delivery Team, someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is driven to make a real difference in public service.

Key experience and skills we are looking for from the candidate:

• Proven experience in programme and project management, with a track record of successful delivery
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to support and develop team members effectively
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to think strategically
• A genuine passion for delivering meaningful change within a public sector context
• Experience in managing complex stakeholders across multiple organisations, with the ability to influence at senior levels
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Working knowledge in one or more of the following areas: business analysis, business change, user-centred design or procurement project management

The personal statement within the application process will be part of the shortlisting criteria, so please make sure you tell us how your experience and skills meet the person specification within the job description.

You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.

Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:

Work Together as one team - champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading

Drive Efficiency - create an environment in which resources are used efficiently and employees’ skills are developed and used effectively

Be Ambitious - aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential

Make a Difference to Reading - inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity

Our offer

We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.

A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
• A wide range of flexible working opportunities
• Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
• On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted
• Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
• Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax

To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact Zoe Hobbs - zoe.hobbs@reading.gov.uk.

Closing Date: Tuesday 8th July 2025
Interview Date: Week commencing 14th July 2025 (likely 16th & 17th July 2025)

Interview Process: As part of the interview process, candidates will be asked to prepare a task in advance and present it to the panel. This presentation will allow you to demonstrate your approach, thinking, and communication skills in a practical context. Following the presentation, the remainder of the interview will follow a standard question and answer format, focusing on your experience, skills and suitability for the role.

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.