The role

We are creating a new Transformation and Improvement Team to drive fundamental change across the organisation. As Assistant Director of Transformation, you will play a leading role in reshaping how the council operates, ensuring we deliver sustainable, highquality services and achieve the best possible outcomes for residents.

Working at the heart of the organisation, you will lead the design and delivery of a high-impact transformation programme. You will help set the pace and direction, keeping focus on outcomes, benefits realisation and grip on delivery across multiple workstreams.

You will work closely with elected members, senior officers, Ministerial Envoys and partners to maintain momentum and ensure transparency, accountability and collaboration. You will have line management responsibility for colleagues within the wider transformation and improvement team, you will embed programme management discipline, support cultural change and ensure the organisation has the capability to keep improving into the future.

We are looking for someone who thrives in fastpaced, highchallenge environments and is motivated by making a real difference. If you bring strong leadership, programme leadership experience and a commitment to public service improvement, this is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of Warrington at a defining moment in its journey.

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:

• 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
• Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
• Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Flexible working

Have an informal conversation

If you’d like to have an informal chat about this role with Claire Hogan our Executive Director for Transformation and Improvement, please email Sue Harris, chiefexecadminoffice@warrington.gov.uk

How to apply

To apply for this role, please visit Assistant Director of Transformation | warrington.gov.uk

Key dates and further information

The closing date for applications is 15 May 2026

Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement ofemployment. Sponsorship is not available for this role; therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for appointment.