Role: Assistant Transformation Manager REF 110116 Contract Length: Until 30/06/2025 Location: Reigate, Surrey IR35: Inside Pay Rate to Intermediary: £400 per day Spinwell is recruiting for an Assistant Transformation Manager for an excellent opportunity within the public sector. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ASSISTANT TRANSFORMATION MANAGER The Assistant Transformation Manager role will lead on the delivery of high quality consultancy The Assistant Transformation Manager role will help deliver high quality consultancy services for transformation and change initiatives across the Children, Families and Lifelong Learning (CFLL) Directorate, in support of Council's strategic ambitions. Assistant Transformation Managers will provide operational and technical support for transformational programmes and projects, with support from senior team members where necessary. Work will typically be focussed on reviewing the effectiveness of existing processes and systems and drawing benchmarking best practice to identify and recommend improvements. Assistant Transformation Managers will have a good understanding of programme and project management principles and will be supported to develop their consultancy skills and understanding of change management issues. They will support Transformation Managers to deliver change programmes as necessary and may lead on smaller projects within larger transformational programmes or specific directorate requirements. Assistant Transformation Managers will have a good understanding of risk management and know when to raise risks and issues with the relevant Transformation Managers. SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE ASSISTANT TRANSFORMATION MANAGER Degree qualified, or significant vocational experience demonstrating development through involvement in a series of progressively more demanding relevant work/roles. Professional qualification, or able to evidence knowledge and understanding of appropriate business disciplines. Comprehensive knowledge of computerised business systems in terms of functionality and capability (some roles). Knowledge of principles, practices, policies and procedures relating to business planning and financial and organisational management. Proven written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with good negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners/professionals. Ability to understand, meet and exceed customer expectations. Ability to work on own initiative, with solution focused problem solving skills. Ability to manage a range of projects through to completion. Previous practical or professional experience and understanding of a specialist area or supporting service teams and/or providing support to the public. Previous management experience including staff supervision, development and organisational skills (where appropriate). Relevant project management qualifications and/or able to evidence knowledge and understanding of project management. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Able to analyse and present complex data to individuals and small groups. Strong numerical skills and a basic understanding of local government finance. Strong research skills, able to use innovative ways to access data and information required. Experience of identifying, collating and using best practice and benchmarking data to improve services. Good interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of staff. An awareness of the political environment in which the Council operates and the challenges facing Local Government. Satisfactory DBS clearance is required for this role, and Assistant Consultants must be able and willing to travel across the county to attend stakeholder meetings. If you are an Assistant Transformation Manager, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. Applying to this or any other vacancy advertised by Spinwell Ltd constitutes an agreement for Spinwell Ltd to hold your details for 24 months for the purpose of assessing suitability for the advertised position and to make you aware of any other positions deemed suitable of which You will make you aware by means of either email, text or phone. In line with GDPR regulations you are able to request your details be removed from the company data at any time by emailing us About You Not Specified About Us