Transformation Programme Manager (Consultant), PROSPECTUS
Posted 3 days ago by Guardian Jobs
£500 Per day
Undetermined
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Transformation Programme Manager (Consultant) role is a 6-month contract position focused on designing and implementing a Target Operating Model for a London-based social enterprise/charity. The successful candidate will work closely with teams and leadership to ensure that the transformation aligns with the organization's mission and community needs. This position requires a blend of strategic insight and practical implementation skills to enhance the organization's impact and resource utilization. The role involves managing a robust programme framework and engaging with various stakeholders to foster trust and shared ownership in the change process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a robust programme framework with stage gates aligned to presentation of options and decisions.
- Independently develop high quality operating model outputs including capability led functional design, options analysis linked to strategic priorities, organisational design and implementation planning.
- Co-create a future-ready operating model aligned to strategy and priorities with leadership and staff, keeping their community at the heart of every decision.
- Design inclusive change strategies that build trust, confidence, and shared ownership.
- Identify and address risks so that their services remain sustainable and equitable.
- Track and report on progress with clarity.
Key Skills:
- Track record of delivering transformation in mission-driven or resource-conscious organisations.
- Understanding of operating model design, business processes, and community-focused service delivery.
- Strong communication skills with warmth and clarity, engaging a wide range of stakeholders.
- Confidence in working with Boards, steering groups, and governance processes.
- Comfortable using both agile and traditional delivery methods.
- Commitment to social impact and inclusive practices.
- Experience across both charity and commercial sectors; real estate experience desirable.
Salary (Rate): £500 daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Transformation Programme Manager (Consultant) Social Enterprise/ Charity 6-month contract. c£500/day; full time with 2-3 days pw in office (central London) Our client is a London based organisation who believes in thriving communities — places where people feel connected, supported, and proud to call home. To keep delivering on that vision, they are about to embark on an exciting journey to shape how they work for the future. We’re looking for an experienced Transformation Programme Manager to help design and implement a Target Operating Model that’s true to their mission, strengthens their impact, and makes best use of resources. This role will be independent, working closely with their teams, leadership, and governance groups, ensuring fresh insight and objective recommendations to guide their transformation.
Within this role you will:
- Manage a robust programme framework with stage gates aligned to presentation of options and decisions
- Independently develop high quality operating model outputs including capability led functional design, options analysis linked to strategic priorities, organisational design and implementation planning
- Co-create a future-ready operating model aligned to strategy and priorities with leadership and staff, keeping their community at the heart of every decision.
- Design inclusive change strategies that build trust, confidence, and shared ownership.
- Identify and address risks so that their services remain sustainable and equitable.
- Track and report on progress with clarity,
To be successful in this role we are looking for someone who:
- Has a track record of delivering transformation in mission-driven or resource-conscious organisations*
- Understands operating model design, business processes, and community-focused service delivery.
- Communicates with warmth and clarity, engaging a wide range of stakeholders.
- Can work confidently with Boards, steering groups, and governance processes.
- Is comfortable using both agile and traditional delivery methods.
- Shares a commitment to social impact and inclusive practices.
- A combination of working across both charity and commercial sectors would be advantageous; real estate experience desirable
What you’ll deliver:
- A practical, mission-aligned Target Operating Model blueprint.
- Clear options for decision-makers at key stages.
- An achievable implementation roadmap with resource-conscious milestones.
- Risk and change management plans that put people first.
- Impact metrics and performance monitoring tools to track progress.
If you’re ready to help a purpose-driven organisation build a stronger, more sustainable future for the communities they serve, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, please forward your CV in the first instance. CV’s will be assessed and forwarded on a rolling basis so early application is recommended (the role may be removed at short notice.