Head of Change

Why Southwark?

Southwark is delivering an ambitious transformation programme to improve services and deliver financial sustainability.

The change team within Strategy & Communities leads a portfolio of programmes and projects that are cross-council and engage all services.

We are recruiting three Heads of Change to lead major areas of this portfolio. These are senior roles responsible for driving delivery, managing complexity and ensuring programmes achieve their intended outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role you will:

• Lead a portfolio of transformation programmes and projects
• Work with senior leaders to define priorities, outcomes and delivery plans
• Oversee delivery across multidisciplinary teams
• Ensure effective programme governance, reporting and risk management
• Drive delivery of outcomes and financial benefits
• Support services to implement new ways of working
• Manage risks, dependencies and links between programmes
• Contribute to the overall leadership of the change function

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience leading complex transformation programmes
• A track record of delivering outcomes in large organisations
• Strong programme leadership, planning and governance skills
• Experience working with senior stakeholders
• The ability to manage complexity and maintain delivery momentum

Additional Information

Advert close date: 11:59pm on 26th April 2026

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

Attachments

• Head of Change G15.pdf