Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Location: Birmingham – Hybrid Work Pattern
Rate: £400-£450 per day (Umbrella Inside IR35)
6-Month Contract
The Role
We are seeking a highly capable Senior Transformation Officer to join a dynamic public sector organisation, supporting a diverse transformation portfolio across multiple programmes. This is a strategic and hands-on role suited to someone who goes beyond reporting and is focused on driving outcomes and delivering real change.You will operate within a PMO and programme environment, working closely with programme leads to ensure delivery, challenge assumptions, and provide meaningful insight into benefits and risk realisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a Transformation/PMO lead across multiple programmes within a wider portfolio
- Oversee and consolidate programme reporting (not just "report pushing" – but adding value and insight)
- Track programme delivery using tools such as MS Planner and Gantt charts
- Support benefits realisation and risk management, ensuring programmes deliver measurable outcomes.
- Provide strategic recommendations to improve delivery and performance
- Drive process improvement and innovation, identifying opportunities to do things better
- Work across internal and external change initiatives, understanding key differences and impacts
- Collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders, ensuring alignment and engagement
- Take ownership and follow up on programme actions, ensuring progress and accountability.
About You
- Strong PMO / Transformation background within complex environments
- Experience in the public sector is highly desirable.
- Proven ability to work across multiple programmes and portfolios simultaneously
- Deep understanding of benefits realisation, risk, and governance
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Confident in making recommendations and influencing decision-making
- A proactive, delivery-focused mindset – someone who gets things done and drives outcomes.
- Experience with MS Planner, Gantt charts, and reporting tools
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Strong personality fit – collaborative, adaptable, and able to work in a diverse team
Why Apply?This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping transformation delivery, contributing to meaningful change across a high-profile public sector organisation. You will have the opportunity to influence strategy, improve processes, and ensure real, lasting outcomes.
If you're interested, apply today by sending your updated CV!
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