LGR Implementation Director

Director, LGR Implementation (Fixed Term – up to 2 Years)

Grade: SLMG-1 (£98,389 - £108,698)

Nottingham City Council

Lead one of the most significant changes in Nottingham's local government history.

Nottingham City Council is embarking on a major transformation as part of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). This is a pivotal moment to design and implement a new Unitary Council model for Nottingham City. This is your opportunity to shape the future of public services for an ambitious City region and leave a legacy that will last for generations.

We are looking for a
strategic, influential, and visionary LGR Implementation Director
to provide leadership, clarity and direction through this complex system-wide change programme. You will ensure the transition is well-planned, well-governed and effectively delivered, enabling stronger services, improved governance, and long-term financial sustainability.

What You'll Lead

As our
Director of LGR Implementation
, you will:

Set the Vision & Strategy

• Provide strategic direction for the entire LGR programme, articulating a clear case for change and aligning activity to corporate goals.
• Lead the system-level PMO and ensure robust programme planning, coordination and delivery.

Drive Change & Innovation

• Deliver a complex transformation programme in a politically dynamic and financially challenging environment.
• Champion new thinking and innovative service models, ensuring services become more efficient, effective and citizen focused.
• Build organisational capacity and create a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability.

Lead People & Partnerships

• Inspire and empower colleagues, modelling visible and inclusive leadership.
• Work across boundaries to break down silos and strengthen collaboration between councils, partners and communities.
• Manage a core team including Head of Implementation, Project Manager and roles embedded within the directorates to prepare and manage implementation.
• Act as the key liaison between Members, senior officers, commissioners, partners and citizens- ensuring transparency, engagement and trust.

Ensure Effective Governance & Operations

• Oversee day-to-day programme operations, risks, resources, and programme-wide decision-making.
• Maintain strong governance, ensuring delivery is on time, within budget, and aligned with agreed outcomes.
• Oversee and lead stakeholder and partner communication and engagement and proactively manage relationships
• Deputise for the Chief Executive where required, providing continuity of leadership.

What We're Looking For

You will be an experienced senior leader with a track record of delivering large-scale organisational change in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. You will bring:

Strategic Leadership Excellence

• Experience operating at senior level in a large, complex organisation.
• A strong record of setting vision, delivering outcomes, and strengthening organisational reputation.
• Financial insight and analytical capability, balancing innovation with good governance.

People Leadership & Culture Building

• Ability to motivate, empower and engage people at all levels.
• Experience building high-performing, resilient teams.
• Commitment to workforce planning and future capability building.

Change & Innovation Expertise

• Strong programme and project management capability.
• Evidence of delivering major transformation and change programmes within large scale and complex environments.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and respond at pace.

Collaboration & Political Acumen

• Experience working successfully with councillors, partners and communities.
• Ability to build trust and productive relationships within a political environment.
• Commitment to local democracy and citizen involvement.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Leadership

• Deep understanding of EDI in both workforce and service contexts.
• Ability to create inclusive cultures where everyone feels valued, heard and respected.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a leadership role; it's a rare opportunity to reshape the future of public services and improve outcomes for every resident in Nottingham and the future new Unitary authority area.

You will drive a once-in-a-generation transformation and help build a stronger, more sustainable council for years to come.

If you are inspired by complexity, motivated by public value, and driven by the opportunity to create real change, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and lead the transformation of our city region.

To apply, send your
CV
and a
covering statement
addressing the key criteria in the person specification to

For an informal chat about the role, contact Judith Harris, Leadership Support Officer to Sajeeda Rose, Chief Executive at

Deadline for applications:
12th January 2026

Interviews:
Late January 2026 (TBC)

Nottingham's Future is Changing. Be the One to Lead It.

Apply today and help shape a better tomorrow.