Director of Local Government Reorganisation

  • Ribble Recruitment
  • Bosham, Sussex
  • Feb 19, 2026
Contractor Government

Job Description

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