Director of Transformation, up to £123K
Croydon has made the headlines for the wrong reasons. What went wrong and why has been widely reported and the impact of the failure is felt by residents and staff.
This is your chance to help write the next chapter in Croydon’s story to create a council that as the mayor’s business plan says – costs less, does less and delivers better.
No ordinary challenge – but this is Croydon!
You will lead the design, development and delivery of all the whole organisation transformation programme, incorporating the service level transformation programmes in each directorate. Your experience, analytical skills and delivery focus will be pivotal in driving innovation we need and improving outcomes. Your work will achieve significant cost savings, fundamentally reshape services and build a new inclusive relationship with the diverse communities of Croydon and council staff.
You will be a senior leader with a successful track record in delivering transformation programmes and driving change within large customer facing, complex organisations.
In this unique role you will work very closely with the chief executive and the Mayor, and with other directors, corporate directors to deliver the transformation programme which underpins the Mayor’s Business Plan, and the medium-term financial strategy and deliver a sustainable council by March 2027.
If you are serious about a career in change and transformation – this is an genuine opportunity not to be missed.
If you would like an informal discussion about this unique opportunity, please contact Katherine Kerswell (Chief Executive) or Elaine Jackson (Assistant Chief Executive) on 020 8 726 6000 (Ext22627)
To apply please contact Penny Ransley at Starfish on 07549 233685.at, our executive search agent partner
(DO NOT COMPLETE THE CROYDON APPLICATION FORM)
Closing date Friday 28 April 2023
Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role. We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect every member of our team to share this commitment.
