Prorgamme Lead - Children’s Transformation

Interim Programme Lead – Children’s Social Care Transformation


Initial 7-month contract

£800 per day
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
Hybrid working

CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place shortly.

Looking for a senior leadership opportunity where you can genuinely shape the future of Children’s Services? As Interim Programme Lead – Children’s Social Care Transformation, you will report directly into the Assistant Director of Transformation and lead a high-profile portfolio spanning service redesign, financial sustainability and system-wide improvement. Managing a team of senior programme professionals and overseeing significant transformation activity, you will play a pivotal role in delivering better outcomes for children, young people and families while driving a major programme of change.

This is an opportunity to step into a visible leadership position, influencing senior stakeholders, leading complex transformation projects and delivering tangible improvements across services. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy balancing strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, this could be the ideal assignment for you.

Your Role as Interim Programme Lead – Children’s Social Care Transformation:

• Lead a high-profile transformation portfolio focused on service improvement, efficiency and sustainable change
• Drive service redesign, governance and programme delivery across multiple workstreams
• Provide leadership to programme, transformation and project teams, promoting accountability and innovation
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders and partners to deliver system-wide collaboration and improvement
• Utilise data-led decision making and financial analysis to maximise outcomes and value for money

Your previous experience as an Interim Programme Lead – Children’s Social Care Transformation:

• Proven track record delivering large-scale transformation programmes within Children’s Services, local government or a related sector
• Strong experience delivering service improvement, operational change and financial efficiencies
• Extensive knowledge of programme management, governance and organisational transformation
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders, members and partner organisations
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams within a matrix and politically sensitive environment

If you’re interested in discussing this Interim Programme Lead – Children’s Social Care Transformation opportunity in more detail, or know someone who may be interested, please contact George Batson on 0117 3137110 or apply today.

(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation, so please do get in contact.)

Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.