E Personnel Recruitment
Head of Projects – Interim
Location: Newbury, Berkshire (Hybrid – 40% office based)
Rate: £388 per day PAYE
Contract: Temporary (13 July 2026 – 9 October 2026)
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Lead Strategic Change Within West Berkshire Council
E-Personnel Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of West Berkshire Council for an experienced Interim Service Lead (Projects) to join their Transformation, Customer & ICT Department.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished local government leader with a strong background in transformation, programme delivery and project management to lead a high-performing Projects Service during an important period of organisational change.
The Role
You will lead the Projects Service within the Transformation, Customer & ICT Department, providing strategic leadership and ensuring the successful delivery of key corporate projects that support the Council's strategic priorities.
Working closely with senior leadership, elected Members and stakeholders, you will play a significant role in driving continuous improvement and organisational transformation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Projects Service.
- Provide strategic advice to the Service Director, Executive Director, Corporate Board and Members.
- Act as the Council's principal adviser across the service area.
- Lead the delivery of strategic transformation and change programmes.
- Develop service strategies, policies and improvement initiatives.
- Manage and develop a multidisciplinary team.
- Deputise for the Service Director when required.
- Contribute to the wider leadership of the Transformation, Customer & ICT Department.
- Ensure effective resource planning and service delivery.
- Drive continuous improvement and high-quality customer outcomes.
We Are Looking For Someone Who Has
- Significant senior leadership experience within a Local Authority or Public Sector environment.
- Extensive experience leading transformation and change programmes.
- Strong programme and project management expertise.
- Experience managing professional teams and delivering strategic objectives.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to influence senior leaders, Members and external partners.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- A collaborative and commercially aware approach.
What's on Offer
- £388 per day PAYE
- Hybrid working (approximately 40% office based)
- 37-hour working week
- High-profile strategic interim assignment
- Opportunity to make a genuine impact within West Berkshire Council
Should your application be successful, you will be contacted shortly.
Please note: The job title shown above may be different to local job titles used in the client's business and issued on their contract of employment.
Thank you for your interest in our role. E-Personnel Recruitment endeavours to respond to all applications, however, due to the volume of CVs received, this may not always be possible. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We will, however, retain your details on file and contact you regarding future opportunities.
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