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Childrens Transformation Programme Lead

Civic Recruitment Limited

Job Location:

Surrey - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 7 August 2026 (29 days ago)

Application Deadline: 4 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

8 months contract with a local authority

Rate: 800 per day Umbrella

Summary

The Interim Programme Lead is a pivotal role responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for a complex portfolio of transformation programmes across Childrens Social Care Early Help and wider directorate services. The postholder will spearhead the design delivery governance and implementation of large-scale service transformation initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for children young people and families while ensuring financial sustainability and organizational efficiency.

Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of multiple high-profile transformation programmes across Childrens Social Care and Early Help services.
Develop and implement strategic programmes of work aligned with corporate objectives statutory responsibilities and financial plans.
Ensure programme delivery achieves intended outcomes benefits efficiencies and service improvements.
Drive service redesign initiatives that enhance quality effectiveness and value for money.
Monitor programme performance and take corrective action where risks to delivery arise.
Promote innovation and continuous improvement across all areas of responsibility.

Requirements:

Essential Experience Required
- Significant experience leading large-scale transformation programmes within Childrens Social Care local government healthcare or related sectors.
- Demonstrable experience delivering complex organisational change programmes from design through to implementation.
- Experience managing substantial budgets savings programmes and financial recovery initiatives.

Essential Qualifications Required
- Degree level qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
- Professional qualification in Programme or Project Management (PRINCE2 MSP APM Agile or equivalent) or significant demonstrable experience at senior programme leadership level.

Additional Information

8 months contract with a local authority.
Rate: 800 per day Umbrella.
We work on a bi-weekly payment schedule.
The role closes on 11th August 2026 apply ASAP.

Required Skills:

The Interim Programme Lead will provide strategic and operational leadership for a complex portfolio of transformation programmes across Childrens Social Care Early Help and wider directorate services

Required Education:

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