Transformation Delivery Lead

Job Description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

What’s the role?

Join us as a Transformation Delivery Lead in Lewisham's new Transformation Delivery Unit. Lewisham Council is on an ambitious journey. Centred around our Transforming Lewisham vision - Run Well, Serve Well - by 2030, we aim to be a high-performing, resident-focused organisation, equipped to deliver our corporate priorities and the borough’s long-term vision.

We’re looking for strategic leaders with exceptional organisational, planning, and interpersonal skills to shape and deliver service redesign and transformation initiatives. As part of the Corporate Transformation Delivery Unit, the driving force behind Lewisham’s most critical change programmes, you’ll lead complex projects that improve services and deliver measurable benefits for residents. Our transformation portfolio spans the entire organisation, and you’ll work closely with senior officers and stakeholders on programmes focused on:

• Enhancing how residents access and experience the Council’s services
• Transforming our corporate ways of working to boost efficiency and performance
• Building a supported, skilled workforce ready to deliver on our ambitions
• Improving outcomes for residents who rely on children’s and adult social care

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to make a real impact, now is the perfect time to join us.

We are hiring for 3x permanent positions and 1x fixed term 18-month contract.

As a Transformation Delivery Lead, you will:

• Oversee the design, planning, and implementation of transformation initiatives, driving innovation and measurable benefits.
• Work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders to resolve challenges and influence strategic priorities.
• Manage programme governance, ensuring appropriate project management frameworks, reporting, and risk management processes are followed.
• Line manage project managers and delivery teams, supporting their development and performance.
• Provide expert advice, clear reporting, and assurance to boards and decision-makers.
• Develop frameworks and tools that contribute to the development of a high-performing transformation function.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in managing large-scale, complex transformation programmes in a public sector setting.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of building and leading effective teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across a range of partners and engage effectively with senior leaders and operational teams.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to balance the broader vision with day-to-day project delivery.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and work to tight deadlines.
• A relevant qualification in project or programme management (e.g. PRINCE2) or equivalent experience is desirable.

What’s in it for you?

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

Location

The job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, London, SE6 4RU but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.

Special Conditions

• We are hiring for 3x permanent positions and 1x fixed term 18-month contract

The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.

Applicant handbook- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Jacob Foreman, Head of Transformation Delivery, Insight & Performance at jacob.foreman@lewisham.gov.uk

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification

Salary

£63,816 – £69,660 per annum (PO8-SMG1)

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.ukand an advisor will be in touch with you.

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

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