Job Introduction
Deliver the transformation portfolio shaping the future of the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority.
Are you an experienced programme and transformation leader ready to drive high-impact organisational change? Join us at a pivotal moment for the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA), where your work will help lay the foundations for long-term success, both inside our organisation and across the wider region we serve.
As Head of Transformation Programmes for the MCA, you will lead the delivery of our Organisational Improvement Plan (OIP), a cross-functional portfolio designed to enhance our capability at all levels, modernise our systems and processes, and embed a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement and help us to deliver our Mayor’s priorities.
What You’ll Do
The Head of Transformation Programmes will lead a small, high-performing cross-functional team, coordinating transformation activity across HR, Finance, Digital, and other enabling services. Reporting to the Assistant Chief Executive, you will ensure that our change programme is well-governed, strategically aligned, well communicated and consistently delivers measurable outcomes.
The role will combine structured programme management with agile approaches, driving reform and change with discipline, transparency, and stakeholder engagement at every level.
What You’ll Bring
Strategic Delivery Leadership
A proven track record of managing large-scale transformation portfolios in complex environments, with a strong focus on impact and outcomes.
Change and Engagement Expertise
Ability to engage and align senior leaders, delivery teams and services — ensuring transformation is inclusive, well-understood, and embraced across the organisation.
Programme and Project Management Skills
Deep experience with structured methodologies (e.g. MSP, PRINCE2, Agile), coupled with the ability to tailor approaches to suit changing needs.
Collaborative Influencing Style
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, able to work across internal teams and external partners to maintain momentum and remove barriers to delivery.
Hands-On, Delivery-Focused Approach
Willingness to get into the detail where needed — solving problems, clarifying ambiguity, and driving accountability for results.
The closing date for this role is Thursday 21 August and interviews are currently planned for the week of Monday 01 September, although this may change.
Please note this vacancy may close early or be extended depending on the number of applications so please don’t wait to apply. If you have started your application, we’ll give you notice of the new closing date by email.
The salary for this role is £72,424 to £79,895.
For More Information
If this feels like your next role and that you can bring transformation and excellence to our organisational ways of working, please apply and tell us why you'd be a great fit. Please see the job description for more information.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to have an informal conversation with the hiring manager, please contact Kay Howick, Head of HR & OD at [email protected]
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