Staffordshire County Council is a modern, progressive and forward‑thinking authority focused on delivering meaningful change and improvements that impact residents and communities.
Hybrid work: minimum 2 days a week in Stafford office, with additional days as required.
Main Responsibilities
* Ensure delivery of the Council’s Strategic Direction 2026‑2028 and supporting projects.
* Take lead responsibility for aligning team capacity and resources with organisational priorities.
* Work closely with the Assistant Director for Strategy and Transformation to keep Staffordshire at the forefront of change and deliver positive outcomes for residents, communities and businesses.
* Develop and maintain effective relationships within the council and with partner organisations to ensure timely delivery of strategic priorities.
The Ideal Candidate
* Ability to work at both strategic and operational levels, with significant leadership and management knowledge and skills.
* Experience leading and managing large teams and/or services with clear workplans that empower staff.
* Experience delivering change projects and programmes, including digital transformation, focused on innovation, stakeholder engagement, best practice and efficiency.
* Experience driving culture change and transformation.
* Influencing and negotiating skills at the highest levels to deliver change, improvement and financial benefits.
* Relevant professional degree or equivalent by experience.
* Working in the public sector in a similar role, or demonstrably relevant and transferable knowledge.
* Working in a performance‑driven environment where benefits and outcomes are visible and measurable.
Assessment Process
Video interviews – week commencing 15 June 2026.
In‑person interviews and stakeholder panel – week commencing 29 June 2026.
Politically Restricted Post under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and subsequent amendments introduced by the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, staff enjoy a supportive working environment that promotes a healthy work‑life balance. Access to a range of rewards and benefits is available. The Authority recognises the value of our employees and provides opportunities for development and growth.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and a Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities. As a Gold Award Armed Forces employer, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the post.
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