LGR Project Director

Location: South East London

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Interim Project Director to lead a large-scale, complex Local Government Reorganisation (LRG) programme. This is a senior leadership assignment requiring delivery of major structural change involving aggregation and/or disaggregation of services, operating at Chief Executive and political leadership level.

This role will provide strategic direction, executive oversight, and hands-on programme leadership to ensure successful transition to a new organisational model.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the end-to-end delivery of a large, complex transformation programme relating to Local Government Reorganisation.

* Oversee aggregation and disaggregation of services, functions, assets, systems, and governance structures.

* Develop and implement programme governance, delivery frameworks, and risk management structures.

* Work closely with Chief Executives, senior leadership teams, elected Members, and external stakeholders.

* Provide clear strategic advice and assurance to political and executive leadership.

* Manage interdependencies across multiple work streams including HR, finance, ICT, assets, legal, and service delivery.

* Ensure programme delivery within agreed timelines, budgets, and statutory requirements.

* Navigate complex political environments with sensitivity, credibility, and sound judgement.

* Lead and motivate multi-disciplinary teams across organisational boundaries.

* Provide robust reporting, assurance, and stakeholder communication at Board and Cabinet level.

Essential Experience & Skills

* Proven track record as an Interim Project Director / Programme Director leading large, complex, enterprise-wide transformation programmes.

* Significant experience managing structural organisational change including service integration, separation, or redesign.

* Experience operating at Chief Executive, Executive Board, or equivalent senior leadership level.

* Strong political acumen with demonstrable experience working within politically governed environments.

* Excellent stakeholder management skills across senior officers, elected Members, partners, and regulators.

* Strong governance, risk, and programme management expertise.

* Ability to operate with pace, credibility, and resilience in high-profile, high-scrutiny environments.

Desirable

* Previous experience delivering or supporting Local Government Reorganisation (LRG).

* Experience with in local authority or wider public sector settings.

Personal Attributes

* Gravitas and executive presence.

* Highly credible with senior and political stakeholders.

* Strategic thinker with strong operational grip.

* Calm under pressure and comfortable managing ambiguity.

* Collaborative yet decisive leadership style