341 strategic lead jobs found in London

Programme Director – Facilities Management Transformation Location: UK Wide / Hybrid Salary: Competitive Executive Package About the Role We are looking for an experienced Programme Director to lead large-scale Facilities Management transformation programmes across operational, workplace, digital, compliance, and service delivery functions. This strategic leadership role will be responsible for defining programme direction, ensuring successful delivery, and achieving measurable business outcomes. Key Responsibilities * Lead complex FM transformation programmes. * Establish programme governance and delivery frameworks. * Manage senior stakeholder relationships across client and executive teams. * Drive programme performance, benefits realisation, and risk management. * Oversee programme budgets, resources, and delivery teams. * Ensure alignment with organisational strategy. * Lead multidisciplinary teams across multiple workstreams. Requirements *...

This role consists of providing strategic leadership and organisational oversight for all aspects of building safety, fire safety, and statutory compliance across the Group. Acting as the Accountable Person under the Building Safety Act 2022 and Responsible Person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the post holder will lead the development and delivery of the Group's building safety and fire safety strategy, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, regulatory standards, and industry best practice. The role is responsible for providing strategic direction and assurance across the "Big Six" compliance areas, including fire safety, gas safety, electrical safety, water hygiene (Legionella), lifts, and asbestos. Key responsibilities include overseeing the in-house fire risk assessment function, fire safety works programme, external wall systems (EWS) surveying and remediation programme, and wider building safety risk management activities. The post holder...

Internal Controls – London – Hybrid 3 - 4 days onsite per week Job description We are recruiting for an Internal Controls to join one of BDOs clients, a consumer healthcare company. This contract opportunity, initially for 6 months, offering an excellent day rate, employed via an Umbrella company. Key responsibilities include; Responsible for the OneSOX Programme delivery and roadmap, ensuring completion of programme milestones, control framework enhancements, and overall achievement of SOX maturity objectives Lead the annual D&T SOX scoping process, working closely with D&T SOX CoE and first line teams to evaluate IT systems and processes for SOX compliance, thoroughly assessing risk and control implications. Responsible for end-to-end D&T SOX management testing including vendor management, test planning and execution oversight, deficiency assessment, and quality assurance of testing delivery. Own SOX management testing conclusions and reporting to the Audit &...

Our client is a leading infrastructure contractor working across the Railway, Highways and Power sectors, and specialising in the delivery of sustainable mechanical, electrical and telecommunication engineering solutions. They have recently tendered and been awarded a number of Major Project M&E packages and are looking to build a project delivery and commercial team, with over 5 years guaranteed work. They are looking to recruit a Freelance BIM Manager who will be responsible for the strategic leadership, management, and technical oversight of BIM teams, ensuring the successful delivery of coordinated BIM models, digital information, and documentation in accordance with company standards, project requirements, and ISO 19650 processes. BIM Manager roles and responsibilities: Lead and manage BIM delivery across infrastructure projects from concept design through to construction, handover, and asset information delivery. Oversee the production, coordination, and quality...

Head of Service – Adult Social Care (Older Adults and Physical Disabilities) Location: London Salary: Competitive Senior Leadership Package Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Directorate: Adult Social Care and Health About the Role We are seeking an exceptional and experienced leader to join our Adult Social Care leadership team as Head of Service – Older Adults and Physical Disabilities. This is a significant leadership opportunity for an ambitious professional who is passionate about delivering outstanding services, driving innovation, and improving outcomes for residents. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across a range of adult social care services, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support for older adults and people with physical disabilities. Working closely with senior leaders, partners, providers, and communities, you will lead transformational change, manage complex service delivery, and ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities while...

Assistant Director – Building Standards Location: Greater London Rate: £540 per day (PAYE) - £700 per day (Umbrella) Contract: Temp Hours per week: 37 (Monday–Friday) We are currently recruiting for an experienced Assistant Director – Building Standards to join a London Local Authority on an interim basis. This is a critical leadership position responsible for ensuring the Council fulfils its statutory obligations under the Building Regulations, Building Safety Act, Building Act and London Building Acts. As the most senior professional lead within Building Standards, you will provide strategic leadership across Building Control, Building Safety, Structural Safety and Fire Safety functions. You will play a key role in supporting major development projects, maintaining public safety, driving service performance and ensuring compliance with an evolving regulatory landscape. This role is required pending permanent recruitment and will be instrumental in supporting several...

We are seeking an experienced senior housing leader to take responsibility for a significant and complex housing and property portfolio, leading landlord services, asset management, investment, compliance, repairs, resident services and associated operational delivery. This is a high-profile leadership role requiring someone who understands the realities of running housing services at scale: keeping residents safe, improving service performance, managing major contracts, protecting asset value, delivering investment programmes and ensuring housing services are financially sustainable and genuinely resident focused. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across a broad housing portfolio, with accountability for the performance, improvement and integration of services delivered directly and through commissioned providers. The role As Corporate Director – Housing and Property Services, you will lead the Council’s approach to housing management, residential and...

Assistant Chief Executive Location: Croydon Salary: £151,848 - £157,898 Contract: Fixed Term Contract until December 2026 (with potential extension) About the Role We are seeking an exceptional and highly experienced leader to join our client as our Assistant Chief Executive. This is a critical, high-profile role at the heart of the organisation, responsible for driving transformation, supporting the council's Renewal Improvement Plan, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, financially sustainable services. As a key member of the Corporate Management Team, you will work closely with the Chief Executive, Corporate Directors and elected Members to shape the future of the borough, embedding a "One Council" approach and leading significant organisational and cultural change. Key Responsibilities Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Assistant Chief Executive will: Provide strategic leadership across a broad portfolio including: Public Health (in partnership with the...

The starting salary for this position is £63,823 per annum based on 36 hours per week. This is a fixed-term opportunity until 30th March 2029. Surrey County Council are excited to be recruiting a Surrey and Sussex WorkWell Strategic Programme Manager. This is a great opportunity to lead the strategic oversight and coordination of a high-profile, multi-year programme operating across Surrey and Sussex. The position is based within Surrey County Council's Economy & Growth service, but will operate across the whole of Surrey and Sussex ICB area. The role is hybrid, with at least one day a week at Woodhatch Place in Reigate (usually Tuesdays), alongside regular travel across Surrey and Sussex to attend meetings, workshops and events. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave...

Quality Systems PMO Program Manager Location: Basingstoke (Remote with 1x month on-site meeting attendance required) Pay Rate: £27.00 per hour Contract Duration: 9 months initially (40 hours per week) Start Date: ASAP Position Overview Are you a strategic PMO leader looking to spearhead large-scale compliance and operational excellence initiatives? We are seeking a high-performing Quality Systems PMO Program Manager to lead the management and execution of enterprise-wide Quality Management System (QMS) transformation and harmonisation projects. In this role, you will operate as a strategic leader across a global network of divisions, manufacturing sites, distribution centres, and supplier quality teams. Your mission will be to implement scalable business solutions that strengthen QMS governance, standardise quality processes, ensure inspection readiness, and deliver sustainable compliance across global operations. Key Responsibilities Program Leadership & Governance:...

Global Head of Campaign Marketing Location: Southampton - Highfield Campus Department: Global Recruitment, Admissions and Marketing (GRAM) Pay: £25 - £31 per hour Working hours: Monday - Friday, core office hours, 1/2 days a week onsite Contract: 6 months with the view to convert to permanent We are looking for an exceptional marketing leader to take on the role of Head of Global Campaigns, a pivotal position at the heart of student recruitment and brand strategy. This role is critical to shaping how we engage prospective students worldwide. You will lead the design, delivery and optimisation of integrated, global marketing campaigns, ensuring the brand stands out in an increasingly competitive international landscape and drives sustainable student growth. Working at senior level within GRAM, you will bring together insight, creativity and performance to deliver campaigns that not only inspire but convert. This is more than a marketing leadership role, it is an opportunity...

Service Manager – Leaving Care Team Location: Peterborough (Hybrid Working Available) Rate: £450 per day We are currently recruiting for an experienced Service Manager to lead and oversee the Leaving Care Team in Peterborough. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled manager with a strong background in children's services and leaving care provision to make a significant impact on the lives of young people transitioning into adulthood. Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic leadership and operational management of the Leaving Care Team. Ensure high-quality services are delivered in line with statutory requirements and best practice. Lead, support, and develop staff to achieve positive outcomes for care leavers. Manage performance, budgets, and service improvement initiatives. Work collaboratively with partner agencies and stakeholders.Requirements: Significant management experience within Children's Services. Strong knowledge of legislation, policy, and practice...

This role provides interim leadership of network, cyber, and infrastructure services within a public sector organisation. You will manage a team of engineers while ensuring secure, resilient, and high-performing IT operations. Client Details Our client is a well-established organisation within the public sector, delivering critical services across a diverse and dynamic environment. They are seeking an experienced Interim IT Network Manager to provide interim leadership across their network and cyber functions, ensuring the continued stability, security, and performance of their IT services. Description Lead and manage a team of approximately 10 Network and Cyber Analysts and Engineers, providing direction, mentoring, and performance management. Oversee the organisation's network infrastructure, cyber security posture, and core IT services. Ensure high levels of system resilience, availability, and security across all infrastructure. Drive best practice across network...

Head of HR (Interim) Location: West Midlands (minimum 2 days per week) Duration: 6 months Day Rate: £550-£650 per day The Opportunity We are recruiting an experienced Head of HR to provide strategic leadership across a large directorate, supporting a workforce of approximately (phone number removed) employees.This role will play a key part in driving people strategy, transformation, and organisational effectiveness, acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver HR strategy aligned to business and organisational priorities. Drive employee engagement, wellbeing and culture initiatives Oversee key HR portfolios (e.g. Talent, DEI, Workforce Strategy, Early Careers) Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership, providing data-driven insight Lead and support organisational change and transformation initiatives Work collaboratively across HR functions in a matrix environment Ensure compliance with HR policies, governance and employment...

Assistant Director of Housing – Community The Opportunity: Avalon Housing, a specialist social housing recruitment firm, are delighted to once again be partnering with whg on a fantastic 12 month FTC for an Assistant Director of Housing. We are seeking an ambitious senior leader to step into the role of Assistant Director of Housing (Community) on an interim basis. Reporting directly to the Director of Housing and Customer Services, you will provide strategic direction and effective operational leadership to our Community Housing, Community Safety, and Neighbourhoods teams. Your primary focus will be embedding our Community Housing Model, ensuring complete regulatory and legal compliance, and utilising robust data analysis to drive a proactive "Customer First" culture change across all regions. This senior role is a fantastic opportunity to lead critical business change, manage substantial budgets, and collaborate with key partners to deliver meaningful impacts for our...

Deputy Head Teacher (Primary) Salary: L scale Contract: 1 year fixed term Start Date: September 2026 Location: Sheffield Inspire Excellence. Lead Learning. Shape Futures. We are seeking an exceptional and ambitious Deputy Head Teacher to join our dedicated leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated educational leader who is passionate about raising achievement, developing outstanding teaching and learning, and ensuring every child reaches their full potential. At [School Name], we are proud of our inclusive, nurturing, and ambitious learning environment. We are looking for a Deputy Head Teacher who shares our commitment to excellence and who can work in partnership with the Head Teacher, staff, governors, pupils, and families to drive the school forward. The Role As Deputy Head Teacher, you will: Support the strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the school. Lead and inspire high-quality teaching and learning...

Job Title: Estates Strategy Lead - SC Location: Swindon, Coventry, Newport, Manchester, Leeds or Norwich (Whichever is closest – 2 days/week on site) Contract Duration: 31/3/27 Daily Rate: £ 600/day (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC (Must be eligible) My client is seeking a Strategic Estates Lead to design and deliver a future-ready Estate Strategy. This role is central to our transformation, working in lockstep with the design of our new Target Operating Model (TOM). You will act as the critical bridge between internal mission requirements and wider government property standards, ensuring our physical footprint is identified, optimised, compliant, and operationally sound. Key Responsibilities Stakeholder Collaboration: Facilitate deep-dive sessions with internal stakeholders to capture operational requirements, while managing strategic relationships with external bodies to define the Future Estate Strategy. TOM & Strategy Integration:...

We’re Hiring: Head of Emerging Technology – Band 8b Location: South London Sector: NHS / Healthcare Digital Transformation Contract: 4 months Rate: £43.00 per hour Part time 03 days per week IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Engagement Type: Direct Engagement We are currently looking for an experienced Head of Emerging Technology to support a leading NHS healthcare organisation with its digital innovation and transformation agenda. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior digital leader with strong experience in AI, emerging technologies, digital transformation, innovation portfolio management, stakeholder engagement and healthcare technology adoption. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving forward digital innovation across the organisation, supporting the move towards modern, data-led and technology-enabled healthcare services. Key experience required: ✅ Senior leadership experience in digital transformation, healthcare innovation or emerging technology ✅ Strong...

Private Sector Housing Manager Harlow 6 month contract 2 days per week £440 per day PAYE Requirements This pivotal role will oversee key service areas including HMO Licensing, and Private Sector Housing Enforcement. You will use the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and relevant legislative powers to drive improvements in the private rented sector, including House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licensing and enforcement. You will be responsible for driving service excellence, ensuring statutory compliance, and delivering outcomes that align with corporate priorities. Working closely with the Head of Service for Environmental Health and Licensing, you will provide strategic leadership, clear accountability, and a visible presence that promotes the service proactively to local residents. Ideally you will be able to support with the set up and implementation of discretionary licensing and support the manager and staff in this process. To find out more information...

Deputy Head Teacher September Start | Initial Autumn Term Contract | Potential for Permanent Appointment Salary: Leadership Scale L20 – L24 Are you an ambitious and inspirational senior leader ready to take the next step in your career? Tara Recruitment is supporting a well-regarded secondary school in the Telford area seeking an exceptional Deputy Head Teacher to join their leadership team from September. Initially offered for the Autumn Term, this role has the potential to become a permanent appointment for the right candidate. The Role This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Deputy Head Teacher or aspiring senior leader to play a key role in driving school improvement, raising standards, and ensuring the best possible outcomes for all students. Working closely with the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, the successful candidate will contribute strategically and operationally to the leadership of the school, helping to shape its vision, culture, and future...