Delivery Lead

This is an exciting time to join Southwark Council as we continue to invest in ambitious transformation programmes that are improving outcomes for residents while ensuring our services remain financially sustainable.

We are recruiting for five Delivery Lead opportunities across two key divisions within our highly regarded Change Team. Whether you are an experienced change professional looking for your next challenge or an ambitious graduate with 1-2 years of relevant experience eager to accelerate your career, we would love to hear from you.

Our Change Team sits at the heart of the council's transformation agenda, leading major programmes that redesign services, improve processes, introduce innovative technologies and create lasting positive impact for our communities. Working across the Corporate Residents First Transformation Programme and the ambitious Housing Improvement Programme, you will play a key role in delivering meaningful change that improves residents' lives.

The Housing Improvement Programme is driving fundamental transformation in response to the Regulator of Social Housing's C3 regulatory judgement. Through service redesign, enhanced digital services, improved data maturity and the implementation of new systems and technologies, we are creating simpler, smarter and more responsive services for residents. Alongside this, our wider transformation portfolio works across the council to tackle the drivers of demand, improve efficiency and create capacity to invest in local priorities.

Joining our team means becoming part of a collaborative and supportive environment where your ideas are valued, your development is actively encouraged and your impact can be seen across the organisation. As we continue to grow, these roles offer a unique opportunity to build your experience, learn new skills, strengthen your existing expertise and develop a rewarding career in change and transformation.

If you are passionate about delivering change, solving complex challenges and making a real difference to the communities we serve, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the delivery of projects within the council’s transformation portfolio.
• Develop and manage project plans, milestones and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams working on change initiatives.
• Manage risks, issues and dependencies.
• Work with service leaders to support implementation of new processes and ways of working.
• Track delivery progress and report to programme governance structures.
• Ensure projects deliver agreed outcomes and benefits.

What We're Looking For

• Experience delivering complex projects or transformation initiatives, including the delivery of financial benefits
• Strong project planning and delivery management skills.
• Experience working across organisational boundaries.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and maintain delivery momentum.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & Pension: Rewarding your hard work with a great package.
• Growth Opportunities: Access extensive training and development, both internally and externally to progress.