Transformation Manager

SAFE Consulting Group; Cirencester; Hybrid; GBP 63,000; Full time

Job description

Transformation Lead up to £62,228 per annum, 37 Hours per week

2 year fixed term contract - Cirencester/ Agile working

Proud, passionate, ambitious - it couldn't be a more exciting time to work for Cotswold District Council. We're searching for the very best people to join us!

The Cotswold District is a great place and we are rightly proud of our businesses, communities and residents. We're busy recreating a council that's responsive to the needs of our residents and businesses in a fast-changing environment.

About The Role
Be the Driving Force Behind Change

Are you an ambitious and strategic leader passionate about transformation and continuous improvement? Cotswold District Council is looking for a Transformational Lead to drive a bold, forward-thinking change programme that delivers real, measurable improvements for our communities and services.

This Is An Opportunity To Shape The Future Of The Council, Championing Innovation, Embedding New Ways Of Working, And Delivering Efficiencies That Align With Our Strategic Ambitions. As The Transformational Lead, You Will:

• Develop and lead an organisation-wide transformation and change programme, ensuring alignment with the council's strategic aims.
• Identify opportunities for service redesign, innovation, and efficiency to deliver meaningful business improvements.
• Lead and coordinate key transformation projects, ensuring cross-functional collaboration and maximising impact.
• Engage and influence senior leaders, councillors, and external partners to foster a culture of innovation and continuous change.
• Apply strategic thinking and thought leadership to embed a proactive, forward-looking approach to transformation.
• Oversee a specialist team, ensuring expertise in programme, project, change, and risk management.
• Manage budgets effectively, ensuring financial sustainability and value for money.
• Leverage technology to drive digital transformation, working closely with ICT teams to implement smart solutions.
• Monitor and report on progress, ensuring transparency and accountability in delivering transformation objectives.

About You

We are looking for a visionary leader with a proven track record in organisational change, transformation, and strategic programme delivery. You will have:

• Experience in leading complex change programmes across public or private sectors.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Expertise in change management methodologies and continuous improvement approaches.
• A strategic mindset, able to align transformation with corporate objectives.
• Financial acumen, with experience managing budgets and driving efficiencies.
• A passion for digital innovation and its role in transformation.

Why Join Us?

Cotswold District Council is on an exciting journey of transformation, and this role offers the chance to make a real, lasting impact. We offer:

• A forward-thinking, supportive culture that embraces change.
• Hybrid working options for flexibility and work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills.
• The chance to work on high-impact projects that shape the future of public services.

If you are ready to lead change and drive transformation, we want to hear from you!

Special Conditions

• Full UK driving licence with access to a car for work purposes.
• This post designated as politically restricted in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Politically restricted post holders are restricted from canvassing on behalf of a political party or for a person who is, or seeks to be, a candidate for election to a local authority, the House of Commons, or the European Parliament.

What Can We Do For You

• Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working.
• Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role).
• 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays, which increases to 29 days after five years of service.
• In addition you will have an extra two volunteering days a year for you to support a charity of your choice.
• Renewed again for another year there is a Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care.
• Generous contributory local government pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7.
• Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars.
• Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements.

If you feel this is the role for you please email your CV and supporting statement detailing how you meet the criteria above by clicking on the 'Apply for this Position' icon within this page. Alternatively, please email us at or contact the recruitment team on 01285 623319.

Your application will not be considered if you have not provided a supporting statement, in addition to your CV.

Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email.

Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years' employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record.