Director – Transformation
Salary:£121,776.00 - £134,160.00
Location: Dudley, West Midlands – on site
Employer: Dudley MBC
Be the change. Lead the future. Improve lives.
Dudley Council is seeking an outstanding individual to join our senior leadership team as the Director for Transformation. We are looking for an ambitious and experienced senior leader to join our leadership team. As Director for Transformation, you will play a pivotal role in Dudley Council’s comprehensive recovery and transformation programme. You will drive and lead organisational transformation, maximising the use of technology and automation, and cultivating a high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement, efficiency, and improved customer experience and choice.
You will lead the Council Improvement Programme, implement the new operating model, and ensure all transformation workstreams have clear deliverables to modernise service delivery. You will champion evidence-based decision-making, robust financial management and model effective leadership behaviours.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the long‑term strategy of the Council, driving innovation, and making a lasting impact on the future of our borough. In this role, you will work collaboratively with other leaders to ensure the prosperity and well‑being of Dudley’s communities.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide strategic and operational advice to the Chief Executive, Group Directors, and senior leadership team.
* Develop and implement strategies for service areas, translating corporate goals into actionable plans.
* Lead the transformation of council functions through technology and innovation, focusing on integration, business process redesign, self‑service, and modernisation.
* Manage designated budgets, ensuring performance management systems are in place to optimise resources and income.
* Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards and promote transparency and ethical standards.
* Develop and nurture strategic partnerships with private sector organisations, regional bodies, public & voluntary sector, government, and other stakeholders.
* Take collective responsibility for driving transformation through the Council’s new operating model and fostering a workforce adaptable to new working methods.
Why Dudley?
Dudley is a borough on the rise — ambitious, inclusive and committed to change. Join us and play a central role in helping our residents live healthier, more independent lives. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future direction of the Council, working at the forefront of innovation and governance. Be part of a leadership team committed working as one council to deliver essential services for our residents, businesses, and local economy.
Apply now and be part of something that truly makes a difference. For more information please visit: https://www.dudleycounciljobs.org.uk/
For an informal discussion please contact Stephen Meah‑Sims, Group Director for Core Business via Kerry Jones – Kerry.Jones@dudley.gov.uk
Closing date Wednesday 26 November 2025.
Application Process
The recruitment process will comprise of several stages. Initially, candidates will be longlisted and invited to participate in technical interviews. Following this, shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend assessment centres and stakeholder panel sessions. The final stage will involve interviews with the Appointments Panel.
Workplace Attendance: Working in the office 3+ days a week (pro‑rata)
So that we can demonstrate Dudley’s commitment to diversity and inclusion and to improve bias in the recruitment process that could create barriers for candidates. Your personal data will be anonymised when you apply, to ensure that you comply with our anonymisation process, please ensure you have removed your name and date of birth from any attachments prior to uploading them to your application. Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.
If you require support completing an online or paper application form and or interview techniques, please contact Dudley Adult and Community Learning on 01384 818 143 or acl@dudley.gov.uk who can support with Digital Skills and Job Applications. If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk. If you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the link below to the WM Jobs Help Page in the first instance https://help.wmjobs.co.uk/. If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk.
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N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.
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Attached documents
* Job Description & Person Specification
* Employee Benefits List.pdf
* Employee Benefits List.pdf
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