Joint Head of Transformation

Are you looking for a role where you can make your mark by shaping and delivering a business transformation and collaboration programme for two ambitious councils?

Guildford & Waverley Borough Councils’ Business Transformation function is at the heart of the Council’s programme of corporate change, organisational development and service improvement.  Do you have the right skills, knowledge and experience to lead the team into its next phase? 

Do you have strong programme and project management, analytical, organisational change design and team leadership skills?

Significant progress has already been made on delivering the first phase of transformation programme and the Council, led by a new Joint Leadership Team, is now planning for what comes next. 

The Councils have entered into a collaborative partnership with the aim of delivering sustainable and resilient public services, responding to strategic and financial challenges and working together to respond to the climate emergency. 

We are looking for a Head of Transformation to shape, design and deliver the next phase of our transformation and collaboration programme.

We need someone with an excellent understanding of project management and service improvement, with a skill-set including creativity, design, analytical and excellent organisational skills.

This is a full-time role. However, all applications are welcomed.

To be eligible to apply for this opportunity you must be able to meet the Essential Job Description Criteria.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Perry Ashton perry.ashton@guildford.gov.uk

We do not accept CVs without a completed application form. Strictly no agencies please.

Closing Date:  5.00pm on 5^th June 2005

Interview date: wc 16^th June 2025

This is a Politically Restricted post

In return for your valued contribution, we can offer you a competitive benefits package which includes hybrid working and agile working policies, training and development opportunities, generous annual leave and flexi time, free onsite parking, an employee assistance scheme and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. You can find out more about working at Waverley and our benefits by visiting - Working at Waverley Borough Council | Waverley Borough Council

The district is home to many different people, and we want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - we are a Disability Confident employer and appoint on merit. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here

We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving or ex-members of the armed forces and their partners. We offer an interview scheme for serving and ex-military forces members when they meet the essential criteria for the role. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here

Please note we do not accept applications after the stated closing time and right to work in the UK will be checked as part of the interview process.