Location: Shropshire (with flexible and hybrid working arrangements)
Grade & Salary: C4 - £103.609.63 - £109.252.32
Contract: Fixed Term Contract - 12 months
Accountable to: Executive Management Team
About the Role
Are you a visionary leader ready to drive strategy and change at the heart of local government? Shropshire Council is seeking a dynamic Service Director for Strategy and Change to join our Leadership Board. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the council's key strategic priorities, as set out in the new Shropshire Plan, and lead our ambitious programme to become a modern, efficient, and sustainable council.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategically lead the development and delivery of a new Shropshire Plan, including the Improvement Plan, Partnership Plan and People Plan.
- Lead the Programme Management Office (PMO), and work collaboratively across departments to deliver strategic and transformation projects.
- Provide specialist insight and advice to ensure services align with the council's vision and priorities.
- Oversee statutory, non-statutory, and regulatory responsibilities within your function.
- Foster strong relationships with Members, partners, and stakeholders at local, regional, and national levels.
- Champion innovation, continuous improvement, and evidence-based decision-making.
- Ensure robust governance, financial management, and performance monitoring.
- Lead the development and implementation of key strategies, including communications, organisational design, business intelligence, and public engagement.
About You
- Extensive senior leadership experience in strategic planning, transformation, commissioning, and service delivery.
- Proven ability to manage large budgets, drive commercial outcomes, and deliver results in complex environments.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to inspire and influence at all levels.
- Experience in policy development, programme management, and partnership working.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to the council's values of diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
- Degree or professional qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
Why Join Us?
At Shropshire Council, we are committed to fostering a healthy, inclusive, and empowered workforce. You'll have the opportunity to shape the future of our organisation and make a real difference to the lives of our residents. We offer a competitive salary, generous annual leave, flexible working, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
How to Apply
For more information, please visit our careers page. To apply for the role please submit an up-to-date CV and no more than 2 sides of A4 expressing why you would be the right candidate for the role.
Shropshire Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
