Programme Director - Transforming People Services Job at Social Value Portal Ltd (The Borough)

Director of Corporate Services

An influential, not‑for‑profit membership organisation at the heart of UK cross‑...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

80000.00 - 90000.00 GBP / Year

Membership Bespoke

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Senior leadership experience across Corporate Services, Finance, HR, Operations or Governance
Experience leading organisational or digital change in a charity or membership environment
Strong understanding of charity governance and board‑level reporting
Financial and risk management capability
Inclusive leadership style, with the emotional intelligence to support colleagues through change
Confident communicator able to build trust with CEOs, Boards and senior stakeholders

Job Responsibility

Organisational development and change programmes that empower teams
Digital transformation, workflow redesign and AI‑readiness with a people‑first approach
Charity governance, risk, compliance and board reporting
Financial planning, forecasting and value‑for‑money stewardship
Culture, wellbeing and cross‑organisation effectiveness
A multi‑disciplinary Corporate Services team and outsourced partners

What we offer

excellent benefits

Fulltime

HR Director Unilever Global Business Services

Global Business Services is a recently formed part of the organisation formerly ...

Location

United Kingdom , Kingston

Salary:

Not provided

Unilever

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong experience in developing talent, organisation, capability building, cultural change, change/transformation management
High organisation awareness
Experience in setting a People agenda, driving change and have a passion for transformation and integration
Experience in coaching executive leadership and enabling collaboration across leaders
Experience in an international / global work environment would be preferable
Non-hierarchical, able to deliver agenda by influencing and holding teams accountable
Comfortable using data and demonstrating ability to use data to drive impactful decisions and prioritise work
Passion for high performance, resilience and a ‘can do’ attitude, backed by a strong performance record
Experience in developing direct reports and demonstrating high support and high challenge leadership

Job Responsibility

Accountability for the overall people and talent plan for the organisation, particularly at senior levels and strategically important talent programmes
Partner the Chief GBS Officer in building out the new organisation and developing the Leadership team, establishing the brand identity and the unique culture
Play a critical part in building the change plan for GBS to succeed
Developing the organisation design for GBS – looking at location strategy and partnership strategy
Be the trusted partner for the Chief GBS officer, and their leadership team on all people matters, responsible for 2000 employees across 79 countries
Drive the Talent agenda within GBS and develop its senior leaders, and develop strong succession plans and appointment criteria for critical roles
Work closely with the GBS leaders as well as the Learning team to build critical future fit skills
Support the development of the respective people agendas of GBS service lines partnered by your HRBP team
Nurture and develop your direct reports to enable career growth and engagement, and be a catalyst for talent development in the wider HR function

What we offer

Competitive salary and pension scheme
Annual bonus
Subsidised gym membership
Discounted staff shop
Shares
Flexible and hybrid working environment
Support for wellbeing including hubs, programmes and development opportunities
Family-friendly and inclusive workplace

Fulltime

Assistant Director of Technology Operations and Security

The Assistant Director is accountable for delivering secure, reliable, cost‑effe...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

86652.00 - 108462.00 GBP / Year

Allen Lane

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A strong digital and ICT leadership background with the credibility to lead enterprise-scale technology and experience transformation
A proven ability to look outward – designing services around residents, communities and partners rather than organisational boundaries
Experience leading complex change programmes that balance ambition with operational stability
Strong Background in cyber security, information governance and incident recovery
Practical experience of AI, automation and modern collaboration platforms in live service environments
A track record of building inclusive, high-performing teams and inspiring people through change
Strategic confidence to shape vision, influence at the top table and turn opportunity into delivery
Confidence operating at executive and political level, shaping strategy and advising on risk and investment
A strategic mindset that connects long-term ambition to practical delivery in a public sector context

Job Responsibility

Provide authoritative leadership for stable, high‑performing technology operations, setting the direction, standards and service expectations for end‑to‑end IT operations (in‑house and commissioned)
Be accountable for cyber security and technology risk, establishing and enforcing the council’s cyber security controls, assurance regime
Own the resilience and capacity of infrastructure and networks, ensuring availability, performance and recoverability for business‑critical services
Set and govern a clear and coherent enterprise architecture for technology operations and infrastructure, defining standards that enable interoperability, security‑by‑design and alignment to organisational priorities
Lead compliance and assurance across technology operations, ensuring the council meets information governance, data protection and regulatory requirements by setting controls, monitoring adherence, addressing non‑compliance, and partnering with the Data Protection Officer and other assurance functions
Lead the commercial and supplier strategy for technology operations and cyber security, holding suppliers to account for outcomes, value for money and service performance through robust governance, KPIs/SLAs, and active contract and relationship management
Be accountable for financial stewardship and investment decisions across technology operations and cyber security, managing and controlling the operational technology budget (circa £7m) by setting budgets and forecasts, prioritising resources, approving expenditure within delegated limits, and ensuring robust business cases and benefits realisation for investment
Support the transition from our current shared infrastructure arrangements to a fully internally led model, ensuring our systems support, not constrain, service excellence
Support a Microsoft led digital strategy annually, keeping pace with AI innovation, user need and organisational priorities
Act as a member of Technology Senior Leadership, advising the Chief Executive Office, Corporate Management Team and Cabinet Members with confidence and clarity

What we offer

JNC Benefit of £3,503

Fulltime

Head - Health & Social Care

Head - Health & Social Care techUK Overview: techUK is the trade association whi...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

45000.00 - 65000.00 GBP / Year

techUK

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Highly motivated, proactive and commercially minded, with a strong sense of ownership and a 'can do' approach
Strong understanding of the UK health and social care landscape, including the policy agenda, key stakeholders and the role of technology in transformation
Excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, accurately and confidently to senior audiences
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across industry, government and public services
Experience leading teams and managing performance effectively
Experience designing and delivering high-quality events, engagement programmes or member-facing activity
A collaborative mindset and natural ability to connect people, ideas and opportunities
High levels of personal and professional integrity
Good understanding of wider technology trends and the UK technology sector

Job Responsibility

Set the strategic direction for the Health & Social Care Programme, aligning activity with techUK's wider objectives and member priorities
Lead, coach and develop a team of programme professionals, setting clear objectives and ensuring high performance
Provide thought leadership to members and colleagues on digital health and social care policy, market trends and technology adoption
Build and maintain strong relationships with relevant government departments, NHS bodies, integrated care systems, social care leaders and other key stakeholders
Position techUK as a trusted partner and influential voice on digital transformation in health and social care
Deliver financial and non-financial targets, including member value, programme growth, commercial performance and stakeholder impact
Lead a high-quality programme of events, roundtables, market engagement activity and member forums
Oversee the Health & Social Care Council, an elected group representing the wider membership in this sector
Work closely with the Associate Director of Local Public Services on social care priorities and cross-cutting public sector issues

What we offer

Discretionary bonus
Comprehensive benefits

Fulltime

Operations Business Manager

At Vodafone, we're not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers...

Location

United Kingdom , Newbury

Salary:

Not provided

Vodafone

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience supporting leaders in managing priorities, actions and operational cadence within a complex organisation
Exposure to operational change and transformation
Confidence with key stakeholder engagement, no matter the level or whether internal or external
Experience collating information, data and inputs to produce concise insights for senior stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to flex between BAU activity and ad hoc project support in response to shifting business priorities
Experience producing leadership ready slide packs, trackers and updates using structured data inputs
Experience coordinating meetings, governance cycles, actions and decision logs to support senior leadership effectiveness
Ability to operate with discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive business and people information

Job Responsibility

Support the Director in planning, prioritisation and execution of Managed Services and Group UK Operations objectives
Own planning, coordination of materials for key business meetings and communication cascades
Support preparation of governance materials, and status updates for senior stakeholders
Act as a key interface between the Director and senior stakeholders across UK, Group Managed Services and external stakeholders (Comms, HR, L&D)
Collate insights from operational data, engagement feedback and programme updates to inform decision making
Light calendar and administrative support (Diary alignments, Town Halls, Travel & Expenses)

Senior Change Manager

Senior leadership role focused on delivering large-scale organisational and digi...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

69000.00 - 79000.00 GBP / Year

Burman Recruitment

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Significant experience delivering large-scale organisational change impacting people, process, systems and structure
Strong working knowledge of change methodologies and tools (Prosci or equivalent essential)
Demonstrable experience influencing at Sponsor and Executive level
Experience working in complex, matrixed organisations
Strong analytical, stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Ability to manage ambiguity and drive adoption across diverse stakeholder groups
Experience leading ERP or enterprise system change (e.g. SAP, Oracle)

Job Responsibility

Leading the development and execution of end-to-end change management strategies across major programmes and projects
Partnering with Programme Directors, Sponsors, senior academics and Professional Services leaders to embed change effectively
Developing and delivering key change artefacts including: Change impact assessments, Stakeholder engagement strategies, Communications and engagement plans, Organisational readiness assessments, Resistance management plans, Benefits realisation and success metrics
Integrating change management activity into programme and project delivery frameworks
Leading workshops and change interventions to support adoption and behavioural shift
Defining and tracking change KPIs and reporting on adoption, risks and mitigation actions
Coaching sponsors and senior leaders in their role as change champions
Line managing and developing Change Managers and Change Officers within a hybrid, matrixed environment
Supporting the ongoing development of change methodology, tools and organisational change maturity

Fulltime

Head of Commissioning

We’re looking for a Head of Commissioning to ensure a strong, stable business-as...

Location

United Kingdom , Surrey

Salary:

Not provided

Myn

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree or equivalent professional qualification, with management‑level experience in a complex environment
Extensive knowledge of change management, project management and continuous improvement
Strong understanding of commissioning practice, processes and sector‑wide context
Ability to balance policy development with operational delivery
Advanced leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, coach and develop teams
Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills
Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners
Deep understanding of relevant legislation, practice standards and national service‑delivery context
Evidence of ongoing professional development, including leadership and management training
Proven experience leading successful teams in a commissioning environment

Job Responsibility

Lead the implementation of the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for providers supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs
Act as the single, trusted point of contact for providers and elected members, ensuring clarity and confidence in commissioning arrangements
Maintain strong provider relationships and ensure providers remain engaged throughout the transformation
Oversee completion and embedding of the new Support in the Community tender
Embed care‑technology commissioning approaches across the service to support a sustainable care‑tech strategy for future councils
Ensure commissioning activity aligns with political, strategic and financial priorities
Maintain practice standards, customer service, quality assurance, performance and contract management across commissioning services
Lead service improvement, transformation and commercial awareness across directorates
Build and lead cross‑functional teams (Procurement, Legal, Finance, Contracts, Business Analysis) through direct and matrix management
Develop and manage markets to meet current and future service needs

Learning & Development Manager

We are seeking a Learning & Development Partner to design and deliver strategic ...

Location

India , Pune

Salary:

Not provided

Vodafone

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong understanding of VOIS, CSO transformation and service line capabilities, with the ability to link learning strategies to business priorities
Self-driven and able to build rapport quickly with diverse stakeholders to support learning outcomes
Experience partnering with business leaders to manage and deliver large-scale learning programmes
Strong business partnering, stakeholder management and influencing skills
Comfortable working within matrixed structures and collaborating across multiple teams
People management experience and the capability to lead learning initiatives effectively
Holds a recognised Learning & Development certification

Job Responsibility

Strategise, design and deliver the L&D plan for assigned service lines, including long-term upskilling and reskilling roadmaps aligned to the organisation’s future capabilities
Collaborate with GMT members and HR Directors to translate business priorities into learning solutions that support service line transformation and growth
Lead capability assessments and identify skill gaps, promoting the use of GROW and other assessment methodologies
Use digital tools to create flexible, innovative learning programmes that also contribute to budget optimisation
Partner with the wider L&D team to design and deliver technical, behavioural and leadership interventions
Develop and monitor frameworks to assess the effectiveness of learning transfer and measure programme impact
Champion and drive a digital-first learning culture across the organisation
Globalise learning interventions where possible to ensure standardisation and alignment with VOIS location strategies
Manage an annual learning budget of approximately €200k

What we offer

The opportunity to influence large-scale capability transformation across a global organisation
A role that provides autonomy, strategic exposure and cross-functional collaboration
The ability to drive digital learning innovation and shape the future talent landscape of VOIS

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