Portfolio Director
Lead the most significant transformation Gloucestershire has seen in a generation.
Role and Impact
* Provide strategic leadership for the entire LGR portfolio and oversee the transition of all seven councils into one or two new authorities.
* Shape the vision, governance and delivery frameworks that will define Gloucestershire’s future local government landscape.
* Work closely with Chief Executives, elected members, programme leads and national partners to ensure effective, timely and well‑governed delivery.
* Champion high standards, innovation, collaboration, and cultural alignment across organisations.
* Represent Gloucestershire regionally and nationally, ensuring our voice, priorities and ambitions are clearly understood and supported.
What You Bring
* A strong track record in delivering complex, high‑profile transformation or reorganisation programmes.
* Expertise in portfolio delivery, governance, assurance, and benefits realisation.
* Exceptional communication, political awareness, and influencing skills.
* Resilience, strategic insight, and the ability to work confidently with senior stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment.
* Experience of Local Government Reorganisation is beneficial, but not essential where candidates can demonstrate significant experience of delivering large‑scale, multi‑stakeholder change.
What We Can Offer You
* Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 0.5 days additional discretionary leave.
* Flexible working; travel across Gloucestershire and occasional national travel required; some evening meetings; politically restricted role; subject to background checks.
Key Dates
* Advert closes: 7 December 2025
* Online technical interview: 11 December 2025
* Assessment centre: 15 December 2025
Location: Dursley GL11, UK. Employment type: Permanent. Seniority level: Executive. Full‑time.
We are looking for an exceptional and influential leader to become our LGR Portfolio Director at the heart of this historic change. If you are motivated by complex, meaningful change and want your leadership to make history, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Apply now.
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