Strategic Lead - Local Government Reorganisation and Devolution

Staffordshire County Council Strategic Lead - Local Government Reorganisation and Devolution Salary: £98,126 - £102,927 plus £4,395 car allowance Location: Stafford Contract: Fixed Term, or internal secondment Staffordshire is entering a period of once in a generation change, and we are looking for an exceptional strategic leader to help shape our future. As Strategic Lead for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and Devolution, you will play a pivotal role in delivering major public sector reform. Working at the heart of the Transformation Directorate alongside our Economy, infrastructure and skills Directorate. you will advise and influence elected members, the Chief Executive and the Senior Leadership Team, while leading the implementation of LGR and the establishment of a new Strategic Authority across Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent. This is a high profile role requiring political sensitivity, resilience and vision. You will lead complex change programmes within a fast moving national policy landscape, building strong partnerships with government, local authorities and key public sector stakeholders to secure better outcomes for residents, communities and the economy. You will bring significant experience of leading transformation in complex public sector environments, with a strong understanding of governance, devolution and public sector reform. An inspirational and empowering leader, you will create momentum, cut through complexity and drive culture change, ..... full job details .....