Senior Manager - Organisational Change and Transformation - WMF1994i

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Job details

Job reference REQ Date posted 15/04/2025 Application closing date 27/04/2025 Location Various throughout Cumbria Salary £78,536 - £81,330 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank

Senior Manager - Organisational Change and Transformation - WMF1994i

INTERNAL ONLY

Location: Penrith, Kendal or Barrow

Contract: Temporary

About this opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to gain experience in a temporary role as a Senior Manager working in the Assistant Chief Executive Office. The post holder will lead the Council's programme management office (PMO) function to support and drive forward organisational change and transformation.

The focus is on supporting the organisation to progress the delivery priorities that are set out in the Council Plan Annual Plan for 25/26. This requires collaboration various services to support and enable change so the organisation can adapt to new ways of working in line with our target operating model.

You will be spearheading the Council's organisational change, working closely with senior leaders. You will oversee the development and execution of a Programme of delivery priorities to drive forward improvement and change, ensuring services align with the Council's vision. This includes collaborating with various stakeholders, innovating and challenging current practices for improvement, and managing multiple complex projects simultaneously. Strong leadership, analytical and communication skills are crucial for success in this high-profile position.

Qualifications, Experience, and Knowledge

• Seasoned professional programme management and change programmes, with experience of delivering transformation in the public sector and with a breadth of understanding of all areas that the role covers.
• Degree and post graduate qualifications (or willing to work towards a post graduate qualification if not already gained) in relevant disciplines, and/or leadership and management qualifications with demonstrable continuing professional development.
• Experience of developing and shaping business cases, covering a range of services with an ability to plan and prioritise activity to enable benefits realisation.
• Experience of leading a function or department within a complex and diverse organisation.
• In-depth understanding of regulations/legislation, community and voluntary sector development, and social inclusion, with a thorough understanding of national and local government developments, policy, and emerging trends.

For further details about this opportunity then please refer to our Post Specification or contact Alison Hatcher for an informal discussion about the role.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Alison Hatcher.

Application and Interview information

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old, that meet the essential criteria for the role.