Head of Transformation

Permanent Vacancy – Head of Transformation and Change

Location: Northampton, NN1 (Hybrid)

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £56,921 - £65,814 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, full time

This role is pivotal in driving a comprehensive transformation portfolio aimed at modernizing and enhancing our operational efficiency, academic offerings, and strategic capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the transformation portfolio, ensuring alignment with the University’s strategic goals.
• Oversee the development and implementation of programme plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Ensure successful delivery of all programme outcomes, including scope, time, cost, and quality.
• Engage and communicate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain effective relationships to secure buy-in and support for transformation initiatives.
• Establish and maintain effective governance structures to monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure accountability.
• Prepare and present regular progress reports to the University Leadership Team and Board of Governors.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive change management strategy.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and adaptability.
• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.
• Manage the programme budget, ensuring efficient allocation and utilization of resources.
• Define and track metrics to evaluate the success of the transformation portfolio.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Significant experience leading large-scale transformation programmes.
• Familiarity with digital transformation initiatives and the integration of technology.
• Proven track record of managing complex projects from initiation to completion.
• Experience in change management, stakeholder engagement, and driving cultural change.
• Strong leadership skills, capable of inspiring and guiding diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Professional qualification in programme or project management (e.g., APM, PRINCE2, PMP).

They offer a comprehensive reward package to attract, motivate and retain high performing staff at all levels and in all areas of work including: Generous annual leave allowance and pension scheme,  generous sick pay, employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, long service awards and staff discounts on a range of products and local services.

If this sounds like the role for you and you meet the criteria, please reply to this email with your up-to-date CV.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.