Head of Change Management – Lead Transformation and Innovation - Government

Are you an experienced change leader looking for a role where you can drive transformation and innovation at a strategic level?

A government organization is seeking a Head of Change Management to lead and oversee their change initiatives, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and long-term vision.

Take the next step in your career and be part of a team that drives meaningful transformation!

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the current and proposed change pipeline remains aligned with organisational goals, identifying areas for improvement and innovation.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and monitoring of change projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Lead the Programme Office, providing service design support, processes, and tools for effective programme and project management.
• Manage the change team, including recruitment, performance management, and staff development.
• Support the Change Board in assessing and making informed decisions on programme and project activities.
• Partner with Business Leads to ensure alignment of financial and strategic plans with change initiatives.
• Continuously scan the horizon for potential opportunities and threats, forecasting necessary change delivery.
• Provide strategic oversight and advice to governance boards.
• Own the programme and project frameworks, ensuring best practices are followed and tailored to organisational needs.
• Ensure robust benefits identification at the business case stage and throughout the project lifecycle.
• Implement strong records management mechanisms, ensuring compliance with information management requirements.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Extensive experience in leading large-scale transformation and change programmes.
• Proven experience in senior management roles.
• Proven ability to manage conflicting priorities across organisations and departments.
• Educated to Master’s level or equivalent senior-level work experience in a relevant discipline.
• Strong people management and team development experience.
• Experience working within the public sector and engaging with external agencies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to drive innovative change.
• Experience working closely with Executive Teams to plan and implement transformation strategies.
• Prince2, MSP, and P3O Practitioner certification (or working towards).

Desirable:

• Experience managing change and transformation within a policing environment.

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: Paying up to £66,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Generous Pension: A total pension contribution of 21%.
• Strategic Influence: Play a key role in shaping the organisation’s future through transformative change.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and leadership in a high-impact role.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working patterns to support a healthy balance between professional and personal commitments.
• Competitive Benefits: A rewarding package, including pension schemes, professional development opportunities, and more.

Additional Information

• Vetting Level: You must be able to obtain and maintain SC Clearance.
• Mobility: The role may require travel across Gloucestershire as business needs dictate.
• Working Pattern: Standard 37-hour working week (pro-rata where applicable), with potential for shift, night, weekend, and public holiday work.
• Professional Standards: All employees must adhere to the highest standards of professional behaviour.
• Driving Licence: The post holder must be able to travel to all main sites and stations within Gloucestershire.