Head of Service | Transformation and Improvement | Preston

£75,420 - £82,480 per annum | Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week | County Hall, Preston

Role: Head of Transformation and Improvement  

Location: County Hall, Preston (Hybrid Working) 

Salary Range: £75,420 - £82,480 (Higher salary requirements will be considered for exceptional applicants. Please specify your salary requirements on your CV) 
 
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for improving and transforming public services? Lancashire County Council is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Transformation and Improvement to lead our ambitious change agenda. You will join an organisation energised by its new vision to 'Build a Better Lancashire' and a commitment to 'Think Differently' to secure effective and efficient services. 
 
As our Head of Transformation and Improvement, you will be: 

• Leading the planning and effecting the delivery of the council's Transformation and Improvement Portfolio, 

• Inspiring and supporting senior managers across the council to achieve the Transformation and Improvement Portfolio outcomes 

• Leading and developing the transformation and service improvement service, as a high-quality internal consultancy with a range of redesign and programme management capabilities. 

• Collaborating and influencing with stakeholders at all levels.  

•  Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. 
  Monitoring and evaluating the impact of transformation and improvement programmes to ensure they deliver the desired outcomes. 

What we are looking for: 

• Strategic Leadership - You'll have substantial leadership experience delivering Transformation and Improvement within a local authority or similar public sector environment.

• Service Excellence - You'll have a proven track record of delivering high-quality transformation and improvement services, managing complex budgets and leading high performing teams.  

• Stakeholder Engagement - You'll have significant experience of working with senior stakeholders, evidencing your ability to build credibility with senior managers, elected members, and external partners.