Newham is a vibrant and aspirational inner-city borough with a bold vision for building wealth within the community. As one of the youngest and most diverse boroughs in the UK, 72% of our residents are from ethnically diverse backgrounds, with over 100 languages spoken. Home to the iconic Olympic Park and London Stadium, Newham is rapidly growing, with the population expected to exceed 500,000 by 2030.
We are committed to delivering better outcomes for our residents through innovation and forward-thinking approaches. At this pivotal time, we are looking forward, embracing bold ideas and fresh perspectives. There is a strong interest in what Newham is doing, and we are determined to keep that excitement alive by being courageous, adventurous, and pioneering.
Our Transformation team is expanding!
Our "Transforming Newham for the Future Plan" serves as the foundation of our efforts to ensure Newham is a place where everyone can thrive. This plan is centered around four main pillars: resident access and experience, service delivery, strategic operations, and enabling and support functions. Through our Transformation Plan, we strive to enhance service efficiency and effectiveness, improve resident experience, and ensure financial sustainability.
You can read the full papers, presented at Cabinet, below.
- Our Transforming Newham for the Future Plan
- Appendix 1 - Newham Target Operating Model Overview
- Appendix 2 - Transforming Newham for the Future Plan
Join us at this exciting time
We are growing our team to meet the ambitious goals of our Transformation Plan. If you are passionate about delivering innovative, outcome-focused change in public services, we want to hear from you. Whether you come from local government or another sector, if you enjoy variety and thrive on unique challenges, we want you to join our dynamic team.
| 1. Transformation Programme Lead – Salary | £65,109 - £80,241 We are seeking experienced Transformation Programme Leads to drive strategic direction and lead programmes within the Transforming Newham for the Future Plan. In this key role, you will oversee system-wide transformation across the Council, managing high-impact programmes and leading a talented delivery team. You will implement innovative governance processes to ensure the transformation agenda is delivered to the highest standards, on time and within budget. Managing a budget of up to £4 million, you will balance risk and resources to maximise benefits and efficiencies. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, staff, and external partners to ensure services are designed and delivered to meet the needs of Newham’s diverse and growing population. Your ability to navigate complex challenges, maintain effective governance, and drive high-paced change will be key to your success. Our Programmes include
Transformation Programme Lead JD Closing date: 3rd December 2024 |
| 2. Strategic Transformation PMO Lead – Salary | 58,818 - £71,412 As a Strategic Transformation PMO Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and overseeing the Newham Transformation and Improvement Portfolio. You will lead the coordination and monitoring of key projects, including the delivery of the LGA Peer Challenge Action Plan, while ensuring alignment with corporate priorities. In this role, you will develop a strategic portfolio framework, manage the portfolio office, and ensure robust governance, tracking, and assurance mechanisms. Working closely with senior leadership, you will provide visibility of the portfolio pipeline and support decision-making to align with the Council’s strategic objectives. You'll be a champion of continuous improvement and innovation, helping deliver tangible benefits for both the Council and its residents. In this role you will:
Strategic Transformation PMO Lead JD Closing date: 3rd December 2024 |
| 3. Transformation Project Manager – Salary | 46,041 - £54,129 We are looking for a talented Transformation Project Managers to help drive transformation across the Council. You will manage key transformation projects, from planning to implementation, ensuring effective governance, quality assurance, and risk management. Your role will be to lead the delivery of projects that directly impact Newham’s residents and ensure our transformation agenda is met. You will lead project management processes, applying best practices and aligning with the Council’s governance framework. You will also play a key role in managing risks and issues and supporting the development of benefits realisation plans for the projects you lead. This role will involve close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects run smoothly and deliver high-impact results. In this role you could be working on a range of innovative projects covering areas like:
Transformation Project Manager JD Closing date: 20th December 2024 |
To apply
To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement through our recruitment portal.
Your supporting statement should demonstrate how you meet the criteria for this role and should not exceed 2 sides of A4. We practice anonymised recruitment, so please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents you upload.
For further insight into this role or to discuss your suitability, please contact Nohaila Alavi at Nohaila.alavi@newham.gov.uk.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements, including the option to work from home.
- Generous pension allowance with up to 8% employer contribution.
- Access to the Newham Rewards employee benefits scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support.
Additional information
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and anti-racist environment for all employees. Applications are welcomed from candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, we want to hear from you.
Safeguarding: The London Borough of Newham is dedicated to the safety and wellbeing of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Roles involving work with these groups will require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
