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Robotic Process Automation Programme Lead

Robotic Process Automation Programme Lead

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London, United kingdom

£ 700 /day

Senior

Freelance

20-02-2026

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Leadership Architecture Power Automate

Job Specifications

Contract: Initial 6-Week Engagement (Scope Definition) | Potential Extension up to 24 Months
Location: Local Authority (Hybrid Working) London
Start: Immediate
A Local Authority is seeking an experienced Technical Programme Manager/Programme Lead to take ownership of a strategic Robotic Process Automation (RPA) initiative aimed at modernising service delivery and improving operational efficiency across key council functions.
This is a critical leadership engagement to shape, mobilise and define the roadmap for an enterprise-wide automation programme. The initial 6-week phase will focus on programme discovery, technical assessment and delivery planning, with a strong likelihood of extending into a multi-year implementation phase (up to 2 years) to lead delivery.Key Responsibilities

Lead the mobilisation and definition phase of a Local Authority-wide RPA programme
Engage senior stakeholders across IT, Digital, Transformation and Service Directorates
Assess current technical architecture, Legacy systems and process landscape
Identify automation opportunities aligned to service efficiency and citizen outcomes
Define programme scope, governance model and delivery roadmap
Develop business case inputs and implementation strategy
Essential Experience

Proven experience leading complex technical transformation programmes
Demonstrable delivery of RPA or intelligent automation initiatives
Experience working within Local Government or Public Sector environments
Desirable

Experience with platforms such as UiPath, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere or Power Automate
Familiarity with GDS standards and public sector compliance environments
Background in digital transformation or service modernisation
Scope:

Phase 1 (6 Weeks): Discovery, technical assessment and programme mobilisation
Phase 2 (Extension - up to 24 Months): Full programme leadership and delivery
This is an opportunity to shape an automation programme within a Local Authority, with the potential to transition into a long-term leadership role delivering measurable outcomes for both the organisation and the communities it serves.

About the Company

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