Strategic Change & Engagement Lead

Interim Contract | Local Authority | £350 to £500 per day

We are working in partnership with a local authority embarking on an ambitious organisation-wide transformation programme to recruit an experienced Strategic Change & Engagement Lead.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the people, engagement and communications aspects of a significant transformation agenda. Working alongside senior leaders, you will ensure colleagues, stakeholders and partners are engaged, informed and supported throughout the change journey.

This role requires an individual who can operate strategically while remaining hands-on, bringing credibility, influence and a collaborative approach to delivering complex organisational change.

The Role

As Strategic Change & Engagement Lead, you will:

• Lead the development and delivery of the change management and engagement strategy across a council-wide transformation programme.
• Develop and implement communication plans that support organisational change.
• Work closely with Executive Directors, senior leadership teams and programme leads to ensure successful adoption of change initiatives.
• Design and facilitate workshops, engagement sessions and stakeholder events.
• Identify potential barriers to change and develop practical solutions to encourage engagement and buy-in.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation, influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Develop change impact assessments, engagement plans and communication materials.
• Monitor the effectiveness of engagement activity and recommend improvements where required.
• Champion a positive culture of change across the organisation.

About You

We are seeking an experienced change professional with a proven track record of delivering large-scale transformation within Local Government.

You will have:

• Significant experience leading strategic change and engagement within a Local Authority.
• A strong understanding of organisational change management principles.
• Experience supporting large-scale transformation programmes.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and elected Members.
• Strong internal communications and employee engagement experience.
• Experience designing and facilitating workshops and collaborative sessions.
• Excellent presentation, communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities within a complex political environment.

Essential Experience

• Current or previous Local Government experience is essential.
• Experience supporting council-wide transformation programmes.
• Strategic communications and engagement.
• Change management and organisational development.
• Workshop facilitation.
• Stakeholder engagement at Executive level.

Desirable

• Change Management qualification (Prosci, APMG or similar).
• Experience of organisational redesign or service transformation.
• Knowledge of Local Government governance and operating models.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead a high-profile transformation programme.
• Work alongside senior leadership in a forward-thinking Local Authority.
• A collaborative and supportive programme environment.
• Competitive day rate.
• Flexible/hybrid working.

If you have a passion for leading organisational change, engaging people and delivering meaningful transformation within Local Government, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply online or call Rebecca in the London office on .

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