The role
This is a pivotal moment for Warrington Borough Council. We are creating a new Transformation and Improvement Team to drive fundamental change across the organisation. As Assistant Director of Transformation, you will play a leading role in reshaping how the council operates, ensuring we deliver sustainable, high‑quality services and achieve the best possible outcomes for residents.
Working at the heart of the organisation, you will lead the design and delivery of a high-impact transformation programme. You will help set the pace and direction, keeping focus on outcomes, benefits realisation and grip on delivery across multiple workstreams.
You will work closely with elected members, senior officers, Ministerial Envoys and partners to maintain momentum and ensure transparency, accountability and collaboration. You will have line management responsibility for colleagues within the wider transformation and improvement team, you will embed programme management discipline, support cultural change and ensure the organisation has the capability to keep improving into the future.
We are looking for someone who thrives in fast‑paced, high‑challenge environments and is motivated by making a real difference. If you bring strong leadership, programme leadership experience and a commitment to public service improvement, this is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of Warrington at a defining moment in its journey.
Benefits
As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:
1. 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
2. Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
3. Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme
4. Flexible working
Informal conversation
If you’d like to have an informal chat about the role, please Executive Director for Transformation and Improvement, Claire Hogan, via Rachel Brownbill.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please download and complete the application form. Completed applications should be returned by to the WBC Recruitment Team.
Key dates and further information
The closing date for applications is 15 May 2026
Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer
In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. Sponsorship is not available for this role; therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for appointment.