Head of Transformation (EDOUTSW) Edinburgh, Scotland
Salary: | GBP90000 - GBP120000 per annum |
Head of Transformation
Edinburgh/Glasgow
90,000–£120,000 + 25% Bonus + £7k Car Allowance + 38 Days Holiday
2-Year Fixed Term (with potential to become permanent)
Hybrid Working (3 days in the office per week)
Are you a strategic change professional looking to deliver meaningful, large-scale transformation?
We’re supporting a major organisation at the beginning of a £30 million transformation and investment programme—one of the most ambitious in its sector. With a focus on digital innovation, operational redesign, and delivering service excellence, this role offers a unique opportunity to influence strategy at the highest level.
Why This Role?
- Shape and deliver a long-term efficiency strategy aiming to unlock £1 billion in benefits over the next decade.
- Work at executive and board level, managing four senior leaders and influencing over 200 colleagues.
- Oversee 40+ live projects, leading a team of 90 and managing an annual transformation budget of £6 million.
- Be part of a change journey that returned £100 million in value in the last year alone.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll lead a diverse transformation portfolio spanning people, processes, and digital capability. Key responsibilities include:
- Driving the selection of a new digital partner and defining the future operating model.
- Delivering against strategic priorities including financial efficiency
- Engaging with stakeholders across all levels—from the frontline to the boardroom—to build momentum and support for change.
What We’re Looking For
- A strong track record in leading large-scale, complex change programmes.
- A strategic mindset—able to connect long-term goals with practical delivery.
- Strong credibility at senior leadership and board level, with excellent influencing skills.
- Proven credibility at senior leadership and board level, with excellent influencing and relationship-building skills.
- A clear and confident communicator who can articulate the purpose of change and inspire engagement.
- Experience in regulated or asset-intensive sectors (e.g., utilities, infrastructure, energy) is beneficial but not essential.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a major organisation at a key point in its transformation journey. If you're ready to help shape a more efficient, sustainable, and future-ready organisation, apply now!