Childrens Transformation Programme Lead

8 months contract with a local authority

Rate: £800 per day Umbrella

Summary

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Additional Information

• 8 months contract with a local authority.
• Rate: £800 per day Umbrella.
• We work on a bi-weekly payment schedule.
• The role closes on 11th August 2026, apply ASAP.

The Interim Programme Lead will provide strategic and operational leadership for a complex portfolio of transformation programmes across Children's Social Care, Early Help, and wider directorate services