Interim Head of Transformation Greater London, United Kingdom Area

The Company is seeking a Head of Transformation to design and lead its transformation portfolio, turning strategic priorities and ideas into practical programmes and plans. The role brings together transformation, strategy, and policy expertise to address complex challenges and ensure initiatives deliver meaningful outcomes for residents. Responsibilities include leading multidisciplinary teams, managing resources and delivery partners, and maintaining strong relationships with senior and political stakeholders. The successful candidate will oversee governance, service improvement, and risk management while fostering innovation and ensuring programmes meet agreed objectives and professional standards. Candidates should have direct experience structuring and delivering complex, people-focused transformation portfolios, along with strong resource management and the ability to coordinate teams across multiple functions. The role requires excellent leadership, communication, influencing, planning, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and sensitive issues. Knowledge of programme and project governance frameworks is also required. Applicants should be educated to degree level or equivalent and hold a relevant professional qualification.

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London Borough of Waltham Forest