Director
Local Government Reorganisation
24–30 month interim contract / fixed‑term or secondment
Council in the South East (hybrid across authority areas)
£800-£1000 per day
Inside IR35
Hybrid working
CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place shortly.
Reporting into the Local Government Reorganisation Senior Responsible Officer and Joint Chief Executives, you will hold overall responsibility for the delivery of the LGR portfolio across multiple authority areas within the South East. You will lead the system‑wide Portfolio Management Office, manage complex workstreams and ensure a safe, legal and well‑planned transition to the new operating model. This role requires extensive experience in large‑scale transformation, strong political awareness, and the capability to lead senior stakeholders including Members and Chief Executives.
Your Role as Director of Local Government Reorganisation:
* Provide strategic direction for the full LGR portfolio, setting and maintaining the roadmap, critical path and milestones
* Establish and oversee the Portfolio Management Office (PMO), ensuring disciplined governance, assurance, reporting and delivery structures
* Translate political ambition into measurable, deliverable implementation plans
* Ensure all legal, constitutional, financial and governance requirements for LGR readiness are in place
* Develop strong working relationships with Leaders, Members, Chief Executives and partner organisations
* Lead communications and engagement with residents, staff, unions and stakeholders
* Oversee organisational development and workforce transition, including TUPE
* Drive ICT transition planning, data migration and information governance
* Hold responsibility for programme budget, benefits realisation, contract mapping and commercial planning
* Ensure service continuity planning and full day‑one readiness
* Provide leadership to PMO Lead and Workstream Leads across Legal & Governance, Finance & Commercial, HR & TUPE, Digital & Data, Communications & Engagement, Assets & Estates, and Service Integration
Your Previous Experience as a Director in a similar role:
* Extensive senior leadership experience delivering large‑scale public sector transformation or reorganisation
* Proven ability to operate within complex, multi‑authority portfolio environments
* Demonstrable track record of delivering major programmes on time, within budget and to agreed standards
* Significant experience working directly with elected Members, Leaders and Chief Executives
* Strong background in organisational redesign, workforce transition and digital transformation
* Commercially astute, with experience managing large budgets and benefits frameworks
* Sound understanding of local government legislation, governance requirements and LGR processes
* Ability to lead, influence and build trust across complex political and organisational landscapes
If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who may be suitable, please contact Sarah Macrae on 0117 313 7110 or apply today.
(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation, so please do get in contact.)
Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments required during the application and hiring process will be fully supported.
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