Ribble Recruitment

Ribble Recruitment are recrutiing for an experienced senior transformation leader to direct the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) programme across West Sussex. This is a high-profile, system-wide leadership role responsible for delivering a safe, legal and well-planned transition to a new operating model. You will lead a complex portfolio of workstreams, ensuring strong governance, financial control, service continuity and effective stakeholder engagement throughout. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership for the LGR portfolio and set the delivery roadmap Lead the Portfolio Management Office and coordinate all workstreams Establish robust governance, risk and assurance frameworks Work closely with Members, Chief Executives and senior leaders Oversee workforce transition (including TUPE), finance, digital, assets and service integration Ensure safe and compliant go-live with minimal service disruption This is a Hybrid working role! About You You will bring: Proven leadership of large-scale public sector transformation or reorganisation Strong programme and portfolio management expertise Experience working with elected Members and senior political stakeholders Financial and commercial oversight capability High political awareness and collaborative leadership style Please click 'apply' if you are interested