Corporate Lead
Salary: £40 - £50 / Hour
Job type: Long Term Contract
Location: Honiton
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Location: Devon, Hybrid
Interim to Perm
We’re looking for an experienced and strategic leader to take on a pivotal role shaping and delivering high-impact programmes and organisational strategy.
This is a senior leadership position responsible for driving programme delivery, embedding best-practice project management, and leading transformation across a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
About the role
1. Lead the development and implementation of a corporate programme and project management framework
2. Provide strategic oversight and assurance across a portfolio of high-profile programmes and projects
3. Drive organisational transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with long-term strategic objectives
4. Lead on corporate risk management, ensuring robust governance and effective escalation processes
5. Oversee the development and delivery of key strategies, including areas such as economic development and sustainability
6. Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, providing expert advice and insight at leadership level
7. Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team
8. Ensure effective financial planning, budget management, and resource allocation across programmes
About you
9. Significant experience in programme and portfolio management, including large-scale, complex initiatives
10. Strong understanding of governance, risk management, and strategic planning
11. Experience operating at senior leadership level, influencing and advising executive stakeholders
12. Ability to lead organisational change and embed structured programme methodologies
13. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build credibility and influence at all levels
14. Financial and commercial awareness, including budget and resource management
15. A collaborative leadership style with a focus on developing teams and driving outcomes
A recognised project or programme management qualification (e.g. MSP, PRINCE2, APM) or equivalent experience is desirable.
Why Choose Ackerman Pierce?
Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.