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Director of Local Government Reorganization

Location: West Street, Chichester, PO191RG

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 24+ Month

Working Hours:  37 hours per week (08:30 – 18:00)

Pay Rate: £ 724.37 Per Day

Job Ref: OR23522

Job Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction and leadership for the West Sussex Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) programme.

Lead and develop the Portfolio Management Office (PMO), coordinating all programmes and workstreams.

Translate political objectives into clear, deliverable plans with defined milestones.

Establish and maintain robust governance, risk, and assurance frameworks.

Ensure legal and constitutional requirements for the reorganisation are fully prepared.

Build and maintain strong relationships with elected Members, Leaders, Chief Executives, staff, unions, residents, and partner organisations.

Lead organisational design, workforce transition, and TUPE processes.

Oversee programme budgets, commercial planning, and supplier relationships.

Manage ICT transition, data migration, and information governance.

Ensure continuity of services and prepare day-one operational arrangements.

Monitor progress against the implementation plan, ensuring objectives are delivered safely, legally, and on schedule.

Person Specification

Must-Have Requirements

Experience:

Leadership of large-scale public sector transformation or reorganisation.

Delivery of complex programmes on time and within budget.

Working within complex portfolio environments.

Significant engagement with elected Members and Chief Executives.

Experience in organisational, digital, and workforce redesign.

Strong financial and commercial expertise.

Large-scale stakeholder management.

Skills and Knowledge:

Knowledge of local government legislation and reorganisation processes.

Proven programme leadership and portfolio management skills.

High political awareness and strategic thinking.

Effective risk, governance, and assurance management.

Understanding of digital, data, and ICT requirements.

Personal Qualities:

Collaborative and inclusive leadership style.

Resilient, solutions-focused, and results-oriented.

Credible and confident when engaging with senior leaders.

Commitment to public service values, equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Nice-to-Have Requirements

Experience managing hybrid or cross-authority working arrangements.

Familiarity with multi-authority LGR implementation.

Knowledge of change management techniques in local government.

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