Job Description

Planning Transformation Programme Manager

South of England (Hybrid)

Outside IR35

Fulltime - 2 days in office per week

3–6-month contract

Panoramic Associates is currently working with a Local Authority client to facilitate the appointment of an experienced Transformation Manager to lead a Planning Service transformation programme, with a core focus on people, process and systems transformation, including the procurement, selection, and integration of a new digital planning application system.

Responsibilities of the Role:

Complete the Full Business Case for the planning transformation programme (currently near-complete, with process mapping largely completed and governance in place).

Lead the procurement and selection of a new digital planning application system (current system is DEF and no longer considered the right fit; Arcus Global has been explored, but no final decision has been made).

Manage the overall planning transformation programme, covering systems, people and process change.

Lead stakeholder management across the Planning Directorate and wider programme stakeholders.

Report into, and support, the Transformation Board governance structure (already established), providing clear updates, risks, issues and recommendations.

To be successful in the role you will have:

Proven experience delivering transformation/change programmes within a Local Authority setting (within Planning).

Experience leading system procurement/selection and overseeing implementation/integration of a core line-of-business system.

Strong understanding of service redesign across people, process and technology.

Excellent stakeholder management skills, including working with senior leaders/boards and governance groups.

Ability to take ownership of business case completion and drive delivery at pace.

Next Steps

This role is an initial 3–6-month contract (with potential extension), Outside IR35. You will be required to be in the office 2 days per week, with the remainder remote