Interim Programme Manager​/Transformation Lead, GRANT Thornton

Interim Programme Manager/ Transformation Lead (Public sector)

Location:

Sheffield

Hybrid working (2-3 days onsite)

Grant Thornton’s Agile Talent Community is a network of contract professionals, giving you the opportunity to work with our clients alongside Grant Thornton teams on a project‑by‑project basis while being supported by our dedicated Agile Talent team.

Our Public Sector Team has worked on some of the UK’s largest and most high‑profile public sector clients, infrastructure projects, and public policy programmes. We are a team that has public service at its heart and is made up of the following sectors:
Local Government, Central Government, and Healthcare.

Our consulting team seeks to develop long‑term partnerships with our clients to help them deliver key government policies, programmes, and strategies on the ground. We work with clients across the public sector – as well as those looking to effectively engage with the public sector – to help them make effective strategic decisions; improve outcomes; optimise operating and delivery models; deliver public sector reform;

balance short‑term financial challenges with medium‑term investment; and ensure value for money.

Joining the Agile Talent Community as an experienced Interim Programme Manager/ Transformation Lead, you will have the freedom to work on projects that you choose, whether full or part‑time, to support our clients and internal teams on short‑to‑medium‑term assignments.

• Proven programme management experience in the public sector (local government, central government or healthcare) – ideally within Human Resources, Transformation, or Change Management projects.
• Strong understanding of public sector operations, current policies, and sector‑specific challenges.
• Experience supporting major public sector transformation or restructuring programmes across large or complex organisations.
• Consulting experience (internal or external) is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to provide insightful advice, analysis, or recommendations to stakeholders, clients, or senior leaders.
• Ability to build, maintain, and influence trusted working relationships with colleagues, clients, and key stakeholders.

Development:
Your development is important to us and as part of the Agile Talent Community you will be able to work alongside our permanent teams as well as our clients, giving you variety and opportunity to develop new skills. Our team is here to support you, with finding new projects as well as navigating the freelance regulation.

Engagement:
As a member of our Community, you will also be invited to events, which can help your wellbeing, educate you about the market you operate in, help you connect with the business as well as other members of the Community.

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people and those who work alongside our teams. We never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect each other helps everyone perform at the best of their ability and realize their potential.