LGR and Project Lead

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Change and Project Lead

Vacancy Type: Fixed Term / Full-Time

Hours Per Week: 37 hours

Length of

Contract:

12 months

Location: Spalding / Hybrid Working

Final date to receive applications: 23 March 2026

A rare opportunity to shape one of the biggest changes to local government in decades.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) represents a once in a generation transition for our client’s councils, their workforce and the communities they serve. They are looking for an experienced and people focused LGR Change and Project Lead to help our client and the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership navigate this complex, multi-phase journey.

This role will be central to ensuring their organisation, services and employees are fully prepared for each stage of LGR. You’ll bring strong change expertise, excellent communication skills, and the confidence to work with multiple senior leaders in a matrix environment. This role will work closely with the Chief Executives of our client and their Partnership Councils, the Head of HR and OD, the Chief Delivery Officer along with wider LGR programme leads within the Councils and across Greater Lincolnshire.

As a project-based role, this is a fixed term contract initially for 12 months but may extend as more is known about LGR timescales in Lincolnshire.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading the development of our client’s LGR Change Strategy and shaping the people focused elements of the programme.
• Coordinating cross organisational work streams, ensuring risks, dependencies and impacts are understood and managed.
• Advising senior leaders on workforce, cultural and organisational change considerations, including consultation, wellbeing and transition planning.
• Delivering clear, accessible communications, engagement activities and practical change tools that support colleagues at every stage.

About You

They’re looking for someone who:

• Has strong experience in organisational or people focused change.
• Can confidently manage complex information and shifting priorities across a multi stakeholder landscape.
• Communicates clearly, builds strong relationships and works with empathy and professionalism.
• Brings programme or project management experience and can translate strategy into practical action.
• Understands or has experience of the public sector.
• Experience of TUPE, major organisational change, or digital/technology transformation.

How You’ll Work

You will work flexibly, combining home working with regular onsite time at our client’s locations and Partner Councils across Lincolnshire. Travel is an essential part of the role as you engage with colleagues, stakeholders, and programme groups across the partnership footprint. The postholder will be expected to work in the office for two days a week, subject to demands, and will receive a travel allowance in line with their policy.

Benefits

They offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme – 23.8% employer contribution.
• Generous annual leave scheme and option to buy more.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme*.
• Flu Jabs.
• Free Eye Test voucher.
• Flexible Working Policy.
• Agile Working Policy*.
• Car mileage reimbursement*.
• Excellent career progression and training opportunities.
• Long Service Recognition*.

* Certain restrictions may apply.

About Our Client

Our client is a Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo) wholly owned by East Lindsey District Council, South Holland District Council and Boston Borough Council. They provide a range of professional services including HR and Payroll, Financial Services, Procurement and Contracts, ICT and Digital, Customer Contact, Revenues and Benefits, Health and Safety, and a range of Corporate Support services.

The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. They are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly.

The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually / in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date. xekaoyc For this role they do require the successful applicant to complete a DBS check as part of the onboarding process.