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