Partner Organisation vacancy

Implementation Director - Local Government Reorganisation (employer Peterborough City Council)

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 re-organisations in the country.

As Implementation Director, you will head the strategic leadership and delivery of the Local Government Reorganisation 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.

We recognise the benefit of having a workforce where people have different backgrounds and lived experiences. We want to make sure that people who would like to join our team feel welcome and able to do so, and that everyone feels safe to be themselves. If you have any concerns about how we support people with protected characteristics, please give us feedback.

We have developed a people strategy [PDF, 5.5MB], outlining our approach to recruit, build and develop our colleagues. 

Make a difference – work for your local Council

Help us make your community a safer, healthier and happier place to live and work – with a career that offers great benefits, support and flexible working.

Work that works for you

Our flexible working practices mean you can regain your work-life balance and focus on what’s important to you. Depending on the role, that could mean hybrid, part-time, term-time only or compressed hours.

How far will you go?

We’re fully committed to giving our teams all the opportunities they need to get ahead and advance their careers – with professional training and development that could take you further than you ever imagined.

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