Director of Local Government Reorganisation

Location:

West Sussex (Hybrid Working Across Authority Areas)

Contract:

Interim / Fixed Term (24–30 Months)
Rate/Salary:
Competitive / Negotiable (Director Level)
IR35:
To be confirmed

Overview

We are recruiting for a Director of Local Government Reorganisation to lead a significant, system-wide transformation programme across multiple authorities.

This is a high-profile leadership opportunity to shape the future operating model of local government, ensuring a safe, legal and well-managed transition while maintaining service continuity and financial sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide strategic leadership for the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) portfolio

* Lead and develop a system-level Portfolio Management Office (PMO)

* Oversee multi-disciplinary work streams including:

* Legal and Governance

* Finance and Commercial

* HR and TUPE

* Digital and Data

* Communications and Engagement

* Assets and Estates

* Service Integration

* Develop shadow governance and transitional decision-making arrangements

* Ensure compliance with statutory, financial and regulatory requirements

* Manage programme risk, assurance and reporting at executive and member level

* Maintain operational stability throughout transition

* Build strong relationships with Chief Executives, Members, Section 151 and Monitoring Officers

Essential Experience

* Significant Director or Executive-level experience within local government

* Proven track record delivering large-scale transformation, merger or structural change programmes

* Strong understanding of governance frameworks, local government finance and statutory duties

* Experience operating across multiple authorities or complex partnerships

* Political awareness and the ability to influence at senior stakeholder level

* Demonstrable experience building and leading high-performing programme teams

Desirable

* Direct experience of Local Government Reorganisation or devolution programmes

* Experience establishing PMO structures at system level

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to lead a legacy-defining programme that will shape the long-term future of local government service delivery.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in designing governance, integration and sustainability frameworks that will impact communities for years to come.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please apply or contact directly