Director for Transformation
Help forge our future to achieve our ambition
Are you a forward-thinking leader with a passion for driving transformation? We’re looking for a Director for Transformation to lead the Council’s ambitious transformation programme, harnessing technology, innovation, and business intelligence to reshape the future of our services. Your leadership will be key in implementing a new operating model and delivering on our Council Improvement Plan, with a focus on creating efficient, high-quality services that truly benefit our residents.
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In this role, you’ll oversee business planning, Human Resources/Organisational Development, technology, innovation, and Programme Management Office, ensuring significant cost savings and efficiencies across all functions. If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and lead change at the heart of local government, we want to hear from you!
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Director for Transformation
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Up to £130,000 per annum plus benefits
Location: Dudley
To lead the Council’s wide-ranging transformation programme, leveraging technology, innovation, and business intelligence/insight. Your leadership will be critical in delivering a new operating model and driving forward our Council Improvement Plan.
You will be responsible for all aspects of business planning, Human Resources/Organisational Development, technology, innovation, Project Management Office, business intelligence and insight to oversee and ensure the successful delivery of significant cost savings and efficiencies across all functions to deliver high quality, value for money services shaped around the needs of our residents and to improve customer experiences.
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For an informal discussion about the role please contact Balvinder Heran, Interim Chief Executive, via Kerry Jones – Kerry.jones@dudley.gov.uk
Indicative dates for recruitment process:
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Applications close: Thursday 3 April 2025
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Longlisting: Friday 4 April – Wednesday 9 April 2025
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Technical interviews and shortlisting: Tuesday 8 April – Thursday 17 April 2025
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Assessment centres: Friday 11 April to Friday 25 April 2025
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Final interviews:
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Tuesday 15 April 2025
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Wednesday 16 April 2025
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Thursday 17 April 2025
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Monday 28 April 2025
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Tuesday 29 April 2025
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