Strategic Director Strategy

Position: Strategic Director Strategy & Change (Contract)
Strategic Director – Strategy, Change & Communities
£800 per day (scope for negotiation DOE)
London
Full time (4 days considered) hybrid working
Initial 6 month interim contract

Interviews will be held in January, so please get in touch to apply as soon as possible.

Whilst our client looks to appoint a new substantive postholder, our client is seeking an experienced Strategic Director – Strategy, Change & Communities to join the organisation at a critical time.

With an election year underway and a significant programme of corporate work to deliver, this role is key to maintaining momentum across strategy, transformation and engagement.

About your role as Strategic Director – Strategy, Change & Communities:

You will report directly to the Chief Executive, operating as one of six Strategic Directors within a relatively flat senior leadership structure
You will lead a directorate with a significant corporate‑wide remit and strategic impact
You will provide leadership across Cabinet and Member support, including senior PA support to the Chief Executive and the interface between performance, the business board and elected members
You will drive the refresh and delivery of the Council Plan for the new administration, ensuring work demonstrably adds value to communities
You will lead corporate strategy, change and transformation activity, working closely with Resources, the Section 151 Officer and directorates across the organisation
You will oversee communications, ensuring clear, effective and politically astute engagement with residents, particularly in the context of an election year
You will lead the Connected Communities agenda, strengthening resident voice, trust and participation across Ealing’s seven towns
You will provide corporate leadership on commissioning capability, workforce change, equalities, organisational development and health inequalities
You will deputise for the Chief Executive when required and operate as a visible and influential corporate leader

Your required experience as Strategic Director – Strategy, Change & Communities:

Senior leadership experience within a complex organisation, ideally within local government or a similarly political environment at Director Level within the portfolio
A strong track record of delivering corporate transformation, strategy and change at pace

Experience of working closely with elected members, senior stakeholders and executive leadership
Excellent communication skills with the confidence to challenge constructively and drive innovation
Strong analytical capability with experience of performance, governance and assurance
Proven ability to lead, motivate and engage a diverse workforce through change
Resilience, flexibility and political acumen suited to a fast‑moving and high‑profile environment
Available references covering your most recent leadership roles
If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please contact me ASAP or apply today.

(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact)

Recruiting decisions are based on experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported during the application and hiring process