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About the BoroughJoining us, you get to work for not just one high performing London Borough, but two.Kingston and Sutton councils have a number of shared services serving both authorities, with some teams and roles more focussed on one council than the other, but the majority are shared across both, meaning you get multiple opportunities to learn from a wider pool of activities and two different political bodies.&nbsp;We work flexibly in both Kingston and Sutton offices, and support working at home or flexible working patterns that enable you to tailor your working and personal life. We provide the equipment and tools to enable you to work flexibly, and in return ask you to use that flexibility to be creative and ambitious in the services we deliver.There are some really exciting things happening in both boroughs. In Sutton, we are developing the London Cancer Hub, a world leading cancer research and treatment hub that will bring together professionals from across different sectors to identify and test new treatments and therapies. Over in Kingston, we are undertaking the largest housing regeneration programme ever delivered in the borough, building new energy efficient housing that will transform some of our oldest Council owned housing. Both boroughs have publicly committed to doing what they can to tackle the climate emergency and are investing in new technologies and societal change that will help bring carbon emissions down and improve our climate impact.You should choose Kingston and Sutton if you are looking for an opportunity that will challenge you to deliver more, support you to achieve personal ambitions, and expect you to put borough residents at the heart of what you do.Kingston is a beautiful Royal borough with a historic setting on the banks of the Thames with excellent schools and a bustling retail centre, all surrounded by open green spaces such as Richmond Park and Bushey Park, former recreation grounds for Tudor Kings and Queens. The Council is controlled by a Liberal Democrat Administration and has a council plan “Greener, Fairer, Safer, Together”, that sets out a vision to be a vibrant, diverse and inclusive borough where residents are active, empowered, engaged and able to remain independent and resilient. The Council engages with residents through a number of forums and events through the year, and like Sutton plays a leading role in developing the South West Region of London.Sutton is a well connected attractive part of London that has a reputation for excellent schools, green and leafy open spaces, and a history that drives a thriving heritage and culture offer through our museums and libraries. The Council is controlled by a long established Liberal Democrat Administration and has high ambitions set out in its corporate plan “Ambitious for Sutton”, that will ensure Sutton remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Council plays a leading role in a number of local partnerships and places great emphasis on engaging effectively with its residents, listening to local voices and making their message heard across London Government.About the Service and TeamThe Sutton Customer Experience service and Kingston’s Contact Centre are the main point of contact for anyone seeking information, advice, or support with council services. Each council’s team is multi-skilled and staff have experience across a range of service areas, often supporting residents with complex needs. Both teams have a positive and supportive culture, and are often at the forefront of trialling new ways of working to improve council services for residents.About the Role and Our Ideal CandidateThe Digital Change Lead for Customer Service will set the strategic direction of travel in the Customer Services teams.&nbsp; In this role you will:<ul><li>Lead service and performance improvement by measuring performance, identifying opportunities for change and creating a culture of continuous improvement.</li><li>Lead delivery and change management by setting change initiatives and coordinating the work to achieve your objectives.</li><li>Own customer service systems and strategy by gaining expertise in our processes and technology so you can set the long term direction.</li><li>Lead relationships with customers and partners by creating a collaborative, open culture that engages stakeholders from across the councils and our partners.</li><li>Own your corporate responsibilities by meeting governance and policy expectations from business continuity to corporate participation.</li></ul>About you We are looking for someone who has a successful track record in delivering transformational change by working with people, processes and technology. You will bring energy and enthusiasm for change to the role, and use your initiative to lead the work. You’ll enjoy building relationships and cross-functional teams around you to support your goals.You’ll have experience of managing people, setting culture and behaviours, process improvement, and leading the adoption of technology.&nbsp; You want to use qualitative and quantitative data to identify improvement opportunities and monitor the impact of your work.You’ll be comfortable working with external partners and suppliers to ensure we get the best value from their services.Our Offer to YouAs an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.Employees have access to a wide range of benefits to enable staff to achieve a work life balance, some of which include:<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement of 25-32 days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply) depending on service and grade.</li><li>Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependents leave</li><li>Three volunteering days per year in Kingston</li><li>Hybrid working (dependent on the role)</li><li>Flexible and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks</li><li>Learning and development portal offering a range of courses</li><li>Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres</li><li>Interest free season ticket loans</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme</li><li>Zip car scheme</li><li>Confidential health &amp; wellbeing and counselling support</li></ul>Application ProcessApply online outlining what skills, abilities and experience you can bring which makes you an ideal candidate for this role. Please refer to the requirements outlined in the job profile when completing your application and check your CV details have been uploaded correctly in the relevant sections.We understand and recognise the benefits of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace and are embracing AI where appropriate, to boost our productivity and streamline how we deliver our Council services efficiently; to provide the best possible outcomes for our residents and communities.&nbsp; However, we reserve the right to reject applications where it is apparent that AI-generated content has been used in isolation and without personalised responses. At Kingston&nbsp;we value authenticity and are looking for individuals who can clearly demonstrate their own skills, experience and motivation for the role that they are applying for and embrace and demonstrate our STAR&nbsp;values. Here at Kingston&nbsp;we have core values of Transparency and this is to be demonstrated during the application process and completion of the supporting statement and will be further tested at interview and selection stage for those who progress forward.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, it is strongly advised that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.&nbsp;As part of our award winning Diversity Programme we anonymise all applications received to reduce conscious and unconscious bias enabling every application to be reviewed on the knowledge, skills and experience shown in your application. We encourage our interview panels to be as diverse as possible (age, cultural, neurodiverse etc.) to reduce bias where possible. We are fully committed to removing barriers and enhancing the diversity of our workforce.Additional InformationWe are in the process of updating our payscales in line with the pay award for NJC, Chief Officers and Chief Executives for April 2025 therefore please take this into account when viewing the salary on this position.We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming Borough and we strive to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve, and instil a sense of belonging in our staff. We celebrate and respect differences and appreciate the value of having a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome applications from under represented groups.To support our workers and their families we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks who help drive our diversity agenda.We are also proud to be a disability confident employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for a role. As an accredited London Living Wage Employer all our employees are guaranteed the London Living Wage regardless of their length or type of contract.The UK has a points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-immigration-system-what-you-need-to-know" target="_blank">GOV.UK website</a> for right to work guidance. Sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.





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Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames

Digital Change Lead - Customer Service

London Borough of Sutton

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Please apply online via the link provided.




<h2>Job description</h2>
<h3>Contract terms</h3>
Starting salary: HC2 (£83,345 – £98,346) Work location: Wood Green Customer Service Centre, 187-197A High Road, Wood Green, N22 6XD Hours per week: 36 per week Contract type: Permanent Closing date: Sunday, 16th November 2025 at 23:59 Expected interview date: W/c 1st December 2025
<h3>About Haringey</h3>
Haringey is a fantastic place to live and work – the world in one borough. A place brimming with creativity, personality, radicalism, and community. It is a place where we stand up for each other. A place that is proudly distinctive. We’ll be celebrating all this and more as the “rebel borough” when we are the 2027 London Borough of Culture.&nbsp;
Our history champions change-makers and everyday rebels; revelling in our differences, battling discrimination, championing equality, and doing things our own way. Haringey’s people are a huge asset, with knowledge, expertise, and passion. Our staff members embody our organisational values: Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative and Community-focused. These values keep us looking forward, ambitious for the future, and continuously striving to do our very best for all of our residents.&nbsp;
<h3>About the role</h3>
In this role, you will provide both strategic and operational leadership for our customer-facing services, with a focus on driving transformation and continuous improvement. Leading a large, multi-site team across phone, face-to-face, social media, and digital channels, you’ll ensure every resident receives the right support, first time. You’ll be responsible for shaping and delivering a new operating model and brand for Customer Services, overseeing change initiatives and digital transformation to empower residents and promote self-service. The role involves building strong partnerships across the council to design effective customer journeys, using data and performance metrics to drive service excellence, and championing accessibility and inclusion. You will also manage budgets, contracts, and resources to ensure efficient, high-quality service delivery. Being physically present at the frontline of service delivery is key, and so a minimum of three days a week on site is a must.&nbsp;
<h3>About the team</h3>
In this role, you will report directly to the Delivery Director for Tackling Inequality and will have three direct reports: two Operations Managers—one overseeing face-to-face service delivery and the other responsible for telephony and processing—and a Business Change Manager. You will work closely with both internal and external stakeholders, gaining significant exposure across the organisation.
<h3>About you</h3>
We’re looking for a visionary leader with a passion for delivering the best possible customer experiences. You’ll bring substantial experience in managing large, complex, customer-facing operations, and have a proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams. You’re data-driven and analytical, with the skills to translate insight into meaningful action. With a strong track record of driving change, innovation, and efficiency—particularly through digital transformation—you’re a confident communicator and collaborative partner. Above all, you’re committed to equality, diversity, and ensuring residents remain at the heart of everything we do. You may not have direct local government experience, but you need to understand how councils work, and our social, economic and political drivers.&nbsp;
<h3>Working for Haringey</h3>
At Haringey Council we are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce so welcome applications from all ethnicities and communities so that we continue to make a difference to our residents and community.&nbsp; Our benefits package includes a leave entitlement of 31 days + bank holidays, potential hybrid working opportunities, health and wellbeing support, a generous local government pension scheme and a range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money-saving discounts.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Please note: we reserve the right to end this advert before the noted deadline if we receive sufficient applications. If you wish to apply for this role, please ensure that you do so as soon as possible.  &nbsp; &nbsp; Additionally, we are aware that automated emails may be diverted through to junk email folders.  Please continue to check these through the application process.  If you have any questions about the status of your application, please contact <a href="mailto:ResourcingHub@haringey.gov.uk" target="_blank">ResourcingHub@haringey.gov.uk.</a>
If you would like an informal chat about the role with the Delivery Director for Tackling Inequality before you apply, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:angela.moukouta@haringey.gov.uk" target="_blank">angela.moukouta@haringey.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;to arrange.&nbsp;

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