The Interim Programme Lead is a pivotal role responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for a complex portfolio of transformation programmes across Children's Social Care, Early Help, and wider directorate services. The postholder will spearhead the design, delivery, governance, and implementation of large-scale service transformation initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for children, young people, and families while ensuring financial sustainability and organizational efficiency.

Lead the delivery of multiple high-profile transformation programmes across Children's Social Care and Early Help services.
Develop and implement strategic programmes of work aligned with corporate objectives, statutory responsibilities, and financial plans.
Ensure programme delivery achieves intended outcomes, benefits, efficiencies, and service improvements.
Drive service redesign initiatives that enhance quality, effectiveness, and value for money.
Monitor programme performance and take corrective action where risks to delivery arise.
Promote innovation and continuous improvement across all areas of responsibility.

Requirements:

Essential Experience Required
- Significant experience leading large-scale transformation programmes within Children's Social Care, local government, healthcare, or related sectors.
- Demonstrable experience delivering complex organisational change programmes from design through to implementation.
- Experience managing substantial budgets, savings programmes, and financial recovery initiatives.

Essential Qualifications Required
- Degree level qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
- Professional qualification in Programme or Project Management (PRINCE2, MSP, APM, Agile or equivalent) or significant demonstrable experience at senior programme leadership level.

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Childrens Transformation Programme Lead