Head of Change

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Job Description

Head of Change

Salary: £71,193 - £82,275 per annum

Grade I

Permanent Contract

37 Hours per Week

Just imagine...

Imagine being able to make a significant, lasting difference and drive real change that will enable future generations to thrive. The central Change Programme Team here at Thurrock Council is evolving and offers an opportunity to do just that. We are now looking for a select group of dynamic and driven individuals who can help us achieve our ambitious objectives.

We have a herculean yet achievable task ahead. It will be no easy feat to embed innovative technology, modernise processes and change behaviours and mindsets, however, we have started that journey and are confident that with the right team and the right skills, we can make this happen. The truth is, we must make this happen, and you will be joining us at the most critical point in the journey yet.

An opportunity to learn how to bring a Council out of intervention, you will play an integral role in facilitating and guiding the council on its journey to modernisation and financial sustainability - whilst transforming ways of working with our internal staff, elected members, residents, and leadership.

On the other side of the change, as we leave intervention, expect career defining moments and a sense of pride that the Borough is not only fit for purpose but is ready to lead the way forward.

The role:

The Head of Change will play a pivotal role in the journey ahead.

Leading a multi-skilled and diverse team, you will inspire and guide through a complex period of modernisation. Empowering the team to deliver change, ensuring they have the right resources and support to land high-quality outcomes with stakeholders across the council will be key to your shared success. You will exhibit and role model our desired behaviours, visibly acting as a champion for continuous improvement and fostering a learning environment.

In addition to exemplary leadership, stakeholder and team management is at the heart of this role. You will need to build strong relationships with ease, ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and co-creation that result in demonstrable achievements and benefits being realised.

As a senior leader, you will also need to ensure corporate oversight to guarantee the change programme runs in complete alignment with our strategic vision and corporate plan to deliver a new operating model. This will be underpinned by solid governance across the portfolio and your ability to smoothly coordinate and control risks, actions, issues, and decisions across the landscape.

What we are looking for in summary:

• Significant experience of leading, developing and delivering complex change
• Proven ability to lead a high performing change team
• Senior stakeholder management capability
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills
• The ability to convert vision into plans and overcome challenges and problems with ease
• A track record of realising benefits
• Local Government / Public sector experience is desirable but not essential

What's in it for you:

This is a rare and exciting opportunity in an organisation that is committed to delivering better services for its residents, communities, and staff. You will be part of a supportive and dynamic team and have access to a range of benefits.

• Generous annual leave entitlement - 25 days rising to 30 after 5 years' service.
• career average pension scheme
• relocation packages
• interest-free loans for green travel such as bikes or public transport season tickets
• salary sacrifice schemes such as childcare vouchers and cycle to work schemes
• maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave above the statutory minimum
• employee assistance programme to provide support to employees both at and outside of work
• flexible working to help balance work and personal life including job sharing, part-time working and home working
• buying additional annual leave
• career break scheme for up to 2 years
• wide range of courses to support employee development
• discounted rates for national restaurants, retailers, attractions and experience days
• discounts with local suppliers including cycle, beauty and fashion stores, restaurants, estate agents and driving schools
• 24-hour health advice and support

We also offer a hybrid working set-up, our office is just a 2-minute walk from the train station with rapid links in and out of Central London.

What are you waiting for?

Advert Closing Date:

• Redeployment Only: 12th September 2024
• Internal and External Applications: 6th October 2024

Interview Date: TBC

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About Us

Why Thurrock?

Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.

Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.

Our location

Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Staff benefits

We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council