Transformation Manager - Grade 16 £58,692 - £60,819 (pro-rata)

Job Purpose

The role is crucial in enabling the Croydon Council to deliver a long-term sustainable model of Children's Services. The post holder will be responsible for the CYPE Transformation Programme & the work of the Strategic Delivery Partner in CYPE. The successful candidate will manage and monitor the outcomes of key programme deliverables and realising benefits, supporting the senior management team, to ensure the delivery of the transformation work lead on by the Strategic Delivery Partner (SDP), and with sufficient strategic and operational links to the Corporate Transformation Team, and Transformation work across the council and wider partnership. The purpose of this role is to ensure systemic change takes place at all levels and brings about a fresh and innovative approach to the challenges. The appointed Transformation Manager will be responsible for the delivery programmes aligned to work of the SDP for financial sustainability and that they inform future model of Children's Services, the Mayor's Business Plan and Future Croydon.

About You
The post holder has demonstrable strategic knowledge in a health or care setting and has up to date knowledge of main national policy drivers for children and families.
Deep knowledge of programme management concepts, principles and practices gained through extensive experience and development.
Experience of service remodelling and transformation within a children's services context.
Degree level or equivalent qualification plus substantial post qualifying in specialised field.
Report writing skills, including presentation of data that produce succinct and impactful results that meet programme needs.
Experience in managing the budget.
Substantial experience of programme and project management.
Proven change management and integration experience.
Proven skills in writing and assessing equality impact assessments.

Benefits
You will be valued for your skills and expertise, supported by the team of experienced professionals, as well as the management at Croydon Council, one of the largest employers in the borough. We also offer:

1. Highly competitive compensation package
2. 29-31 days (grade equivalent) annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays and option to purchase more
3. A pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%
4. Continuing Professional Development - genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career
5. Investment into your wellbeing
6. Access to Employee Discount scheme with a range of programmes (Cycle Benefit Scheme, GymFlex, Retail Discounts and more)
7. Flexible & hybrid working arrangements where possible to support a healthy work-life balance

Part Time 25.2 Hours
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Closing date 20 April :59pm

Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Statement
Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.
Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check.