Transformation Programme Lead X3

This is a pivotal leadership opportunity at the London Borough of Bexley, offering autonomy and the chance to deliver real, measurable change. You will lead up to two critical transformation programmes that are central to achieving substantial financial savings underpinning the Council’s Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS). More importantly, the programmes will secure sustainable, measurable improvements in service quality and deliver a better experience for every Bexley resident.

You will act as a trusted advisor and critical friend to the Corporate Leadership Team (CLT) and senior leaders, providing expert advice and strategic challenge. At the same time, you will be accountable for end-to-end programme delivery and for leading a high-performing team. Success in this role demands exceptional political acumen and emotional intelligence to navigate a complex environment, making this an ideal role if you thrive on autonomy and have a proven track record of translating ambitious strategy into successful, evidenced outcomes.
 
Candidate Profile

• Extensive experience moving seamlessly from strategy to implementation, translating corporate objectives and complex data into clear, deliverable roadmaps.
  
• Expertise in governance, benefits realisation and risk management, enabling you to secure buy-in and challenge the status quo.
  
• Considerable personal resilience and political acumen to operate effectively in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.
  
• Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to manage senior staff, build internal capability and inspire change through professional, calculated risk-taking.
  
• Outstanding communication skills to convey challenging information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences, connecting strategic vision to stakeholder values.
  

For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role, please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.

Interviews are scheduled to be held on Monday 8 December, Wednesday 10 December and Friday 12 December.

Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

Our Offer to you

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.

Recruitment Information

As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on  [email protected] 

This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees.  The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.