Senior Change and Improvement Officer
This is a 24‑month fixed‑term contract based at Woodhatch Place, Reigate. The role is hybrid, with at least one day at the office each week and regular travel across the county. It runs for a 36‑hour week, with a starting salary of £53,713 per annum.
Our Offer To You
* 26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years and 31 days after 5 years of service
* Option to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave
* A generous local government pension scheme
* Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
* Supportive leave for paternity, adoption and dependants
* An Employee Assistance Programme to support health and wellbeing
* Learning and development resources and wellbeing/lifestyle discounts (gym, travel, shopping)
* The opportunity to make a real difference to residents, learners and the workforce in Surrey
About The Role
You will be a key driver within the Council’s Economy & Growth team, leading adult skills transformation initiatives aligned with Surrey’s Skills for Jobs strategy. Your work will involve building partnerships with employers, providers and other stakeholders, using data and insight to inform commissioning, and supporting change management to improve outcomes. You will work horizontally with other Council services and contribute to cross‑cutting programmes.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver skills transformation initiatives aligned to Surrey’s Skills for Jobs strategy.
* Build effective employer, provider and stakeholder partnerships to support co‑design and engagement.
* Use data and insight to inform commissioning, provider development and decision‑making.
* Support change management and operational delivery to address skills gaps and improve outcomes.
* Contribute to joined‑up Economy & Growth delivery, including cross‑cutting programmes.
Qualifications
* Experience delivering change and improvement within skills, employability or a similar public sector area.
* Good understanding of adult skills, labour markets and employer demand.
* Ability to build effective partnerships and working relationships.
* Confidence using data and insight to inform action.
* Strong communication, organisation and collaborative skills.
Our Commitment
We are a disability‑confident employer. If you have a shared disability on your application and meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. From application to your first day, we are committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need and welcoming you to a workplace where everyone belongs.
Application Deadline
The advert will close at 23:59 on Sunday 17th May 2026.
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