LGR Implementation Director (24mths Fixed-Term) - closing 01.12.2025

Responsible to: Chief Executives: Peterborough City Council, Cambridgeshire County Council, Cambridge City Council, East Cambridgeshire District Council, South Cambridgeshire District Council, Fenland District Council and Huntingdonshire District Council

Employing Authority: Peterborough City Council

Line Manager: Director of Resources, S151 Officer

Salary: Six figure salary - competitive/negotiable terms

Fixed Term: 24 months (with scope to extend)

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for public service transformation?

Do you thrive in complex, high-profile environments where collaboration, innovation, and strategic delivery are key? If so, we invite you to lead one of the most significant local government reorganisations in the country.

As Implementation Director, you will head the strategic leadership and delivery of the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) programme for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to influence and shape our thinking and develop the shadow authorities in readiness for implementation of the new Unitary authorities. Your leadership will ensure that we are ready to deliver improved services, stronger governance, and long-term financial sustainability.

You'll be responsible for:

• The co-ordination, planning and strategic direction of a multi-phase transformation programme across seven councils
• Managing complete stakeholder relationships with Chief Executives, elected Members, partners and communities
• Designing and implementing robust governance, systems and operating models
• Driving culture change, building organisational capacity and bringing innovation

We want to hear from you if you bring:

• A proven track record of leading large-scale transformation with local government and LGR knowledge, gained through permanent, interim or consultancy work
• A strong political awareness and experience of influencing senior leaders
• Expertise in programme management and organisational change
• Understanding of local government structures and statutory responsibilities
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strategic thinking, resilience and a commitment to delivering LGR in line with the ambitions of all constituent councils

Join us and make a lasting impact on the future of our new Unitary Authorities.

For more information about the role, please contact our consultants at Penna: Julie Towers on 07764 791736 or Matt Jones on 07834 179181 or Ali Tasker on 07514 728114.

Closing date: 1 December 2025.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We offer flexible agile working and good benefits.