Nottingham City Council

About the Company

Nottingham City Council is focused on becoming a renewed council, delivering for local people and leading Nottingham forward. Our vision is to build a flourishing, inclusive and sustainable city where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Through our new Council Plan, we are committed to: • A renewed council – strengthening governance, improving transparency, driving innovation and practising strong financial stewardship through a ‘One Council’ approach. • Delivering for local people – empowering safe communities, improving health and wellbeing, providing safe and affordable housing, and enhancing education and skills. • Leading Nottingham forward – revitalising the economy, championing sustainability, improving infrastructure and connectivity, and celebrating our city’s cultural heritage. We work closely with partners, businesses, and communities to make Nottingham safer, greener and more prosperous, ensuring that opportunity and prosperity are accessible to all. Follow us for updates on our services, improvement journey and work across the city: facebook.com/MyNottingham x.com/MyNottingham instagram.com/MyNottingham

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Company Name

Nottingham City Council

Job Title

LGR Implementation Director

Job Description

**Job Title:** LGR Implementation Director **Role Summary:** Lead the strategic direction and delivery of the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) programme for a unitary council model. Drive transformation across all service areas, ensure effective governance, build organisational capacity, and manage stakeholder relationships to achieve sustainable, citizen‑focused public services within a fixed‑term contract. **Expectations:** - Deliver a complex, multi‑phase transformation on time and within budget. - Demonstrate strong strategic vision, financial oversight, and political acumen. - Foster an inclusive culture that supports continuous improvement and resilience. - Maintain transparent communication with council members, staff, partners, and the public. - Provide leadership continuity, including deputising for the Chief Executive when required. **Key Responsibilities:** - Set and articulate the LGR vision and strategy, aligning with council objectives. - Lead a system‑level Programme Management Office (PMO), overseeing planning, coordination, and delivery. - Drive change management, championing innovative, efficient service models. - Build and manage a core implementation team (Head of Implementation, Project Manager, directorate‑embedded roles). - Engage and collaborate across councils, partners, and communities to break silos. - Oversee programme operations, risk management, resource allocation, and decision‑making. - Ensure robust governance processes and timely reporting of outcomes. - Lead stakeholder and partner communication, building trust and managing expectations. - Deputise for the Chief Executive in their absence and support top‑level leadership. **Required Skills:** - Senior strategic leadership in a large, complex public sector organisation. - Proven programme and project management experience, with a track record of large‑scale transformation. - Financial analysis and budgeting capability, balancing innovation with governance. - People leadership, team building, and workforce capability planning. - Strong change management, political, and stakeholder engagement skills. - Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and decision‑making abilities. - Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and local democracy. - Adaptability to work in ambiguous, dynamic environments. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Management, or related field (advanced degree preferred). - Professional project management qualification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) highly desirable. - Significant experience in public sector change initiatives; prior LGR or equivalent reorganisation experience is an asset.

Nottingham, United kingdom

Hybrid

16-12-2025