Director Of Improvement
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- England,East of England,Bedfordshire
- Full Time, Temporary
- £1,050 per day
Job Description:
Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Director Of Improvement for our client a government organisation based in Bedford.
The successful post holder will be supporting and working with the Deputy Chief Executive by leading on the delivery of organisation-wide improvements and efficiencies, ensuring sustainable cost reduction, improved productivity, and high-quality services that meet statutory obligations.
This role is a temporary contract initially for 3 months with the possibility to extend. This role is hybrid working with 3 days per week attendance at the office.
Accountabilities:
*Own delivery of corporate savings targets and efficiency programmes.
*Set and drive the organisation’s improvement and transformation strategy.
*Ensure all initiatives deliver measurable, cashable benefits.
*Align financial sustainability with service performance and outcomes.
*Provide assurance to senior leadership and elected members on delivery, risks, and impact.
Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:
*Lead a portfolio of improvement and efficiency programmes (e.g. service redesign, demand management, digital initiatives).
*Embed robust governance, programme management, and benefits realisation frameworks.
*Oversee development of appropriate business cases.
*Work with finance to ensure accurate modelling, tracking, and validation of savings.
*Partner with service directors to identify and deliver efficiencies across key service areas.
*Use data, benchmarking, and insight to drive decision-making and prioritisation.
*Build organisational capability in continuous improvement (e.g. Lean approaches).
*Engage elected members and stakeholders, managing political and public sensitivities.
Personal Requirements:
*Proven track record of delivering large-scale savings and improvements in local government.
*Strong financial and commercial acumen, including understanding of local authority funding and budgeting.
*Expertise in programme delivery, governance, and benefits tracking.
*Ability to influence at senior level in complex political environments.
*Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Working Hours: 37hrs / Monday - Friday
Pay: £1,050.00 per day
Please note this role is outside the scope of IR35.
The successful post holder will be supporting and working with the Deputy Chief Executive by leading on the delivery of organisation-wide improvements and efficiencies, ensuring sustainable cost reduction, improved productivity, and high-quality services that meet statutory obligations.
This role is a temporary contract initially for 3 months with the possibility to extend. This role is hybrid working with 3 days per week attendance at the office.
Accountabilities:
*Own delivery of corporate savings targets and efficiency programmes.
*Set and drive the organisation’s improvement and transformation strategy.
*Ensure all initiatives deliver measurable, cashable benefits.
*Align financial sustainability with service performance and outcomes.
*Provide assurance to senior leadership and elected members on delivery, risks, and impact.
Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:
*Lead a portfolio of improvement and efficiency programmes (e.g. service redesign, demand management, digital initiatives).
*Embed robust governance, programme management, and benefits realisation frameworks.
*Oversee development of appropriate business cases.
*Work with finance to ensure accurate modelling, tracking, and validation of savings.
*Partner with service directors to identify and deliver efficiencies across key service areas.
*Use data, benchmarking, and insight to drive decision-making and prioritisation.
*Build organisational capability in continuous improvement (e.g. Lean approaches).
*Engage elected members and stakeholders, managing political and public sensitivities.
Personal Requirements:
*Proven track record of delivering large-scale savings and improvements in local government.
*Strong financial and commercial acumen, including understanding of local authority funding and budgeting.
*Expertise in programme delivery, governance, and benefits tracking.
*Ability to influence at senior level in complex political environments.
*Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Working Hours: 37hrs / Monday - Friday
Pay: £1,050.00 per day
Please note this role is outside the scope of IR35.
Job number 3699139
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Company Details:
Positive Employment
Company size: 10–19 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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