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Invest in your future, while shaping others
Joining Cherwell District Council at this pivotal time means contributing to ambitious change across North Oxfordshire. As part of our development, we are recruiting a Transformation Director to join the Cherwell leadership team to help shape the council’s future.
This role offers the chance to influence key decisions, champion sustainability and innovation, and drive high-quality services that make a real difference to residents, businesses, and the wider community. Cherwell District Council values strong, collaborative leadership and offers a supportive environment where your expertise is recognised and your impact is lasting.
Discover your next career move
At Cherwell District Council, your career will be supported through a wide range of benefits, including competitive salaries, generous annual leave, flexible and hybrid working options, and ongoing professional development to help you grow and thrive.
This is a rare opportunity to make a significant impact across Cherwell, driving transformation and ensuring the organisation is fit for the future. You’ll be part of a collaborative, values-led leadership team that embraces innovation and continuous improvement.
With visibility at the highest levels and a chance to influence regional and national agendas, this role offers a unique platform to shape the future of local government.
Join the team at this exciting time and contribute to its transformative journey.
Transformation Director:
£100,000 - £105,243
Transformation Director
Salary: £100,000 - £105,243 - with potential market supplement, dependent on experience
Contract: Fixed-term (2 years)
Reporting to: Senior leadership with accountability at executive level
Responsible for: Transformation
The Transformation Director will lead a high-profile portfolio encompassing transformation, change, commercialisation, and digital innovation. You will report to senior leadership with accountability at executive level. Working closely with the Chief Executive and other Executive Directors, you will be an active member of the corporate leadership team, collectively responsible for embedding a high-performance, values-led culture across the organisation. This role will be central to delivering organisational change, enabling culture shift, and ensuring that Cherwell meets its Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP) forecasts. By fostering collaboration, driving innovation, and embedding continuous improvement, you will strengthen the Council’s capacity to meet future challenges and achieve sustainable outcomes.
Responsibilities that you should expect to undertake include (but are not limited to):
- Provide strategic leadership for enterprise-wide transformation initiatives across all service areas including digital, operational and organisational change to ensure future-ready delivery and commercialisation of services.
- Drive organisational culture change, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Drive automation, AI, and digital solutions programmes to enhance services and efficiency.
- Ensure strong financial management and benefit realisation, delivering sustainable cost reductions and value for money.
- Build strong relationships with partners, members, colleagues, stakeholders, and local communities.
- Champion sustainability and environmental responsibility across services.
- Develop and support staff to achieve a high-performance, engaged, and inclusive culture.
A full job specification for this position is available upon request.
Career progression within the council
The leadership team at Cherwell District Council recently spoke about their careers and what it’s like to be part of the team. Below are some highlights from their quotes, with further details available on our dedicated page.
Employee benefits overview
Annual leave
A generous annual leave entitlement of 33 days plus bank holidays.
Pension scheme
An opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (employer contribution of up to 15.9% and ability to transfer private pension into the scheme).
Salary sacrifice
EV salary sacrifice scheme is available to all employees who join the business.
Cycle to work
For those employees who like to stay healthy, we have a cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme available.
Flu vaccination
We provide all employees with an annual flu vaccination voucher - to stay fit and healthy over the winter months.
Eye test
We provide all employees with a free eye test examination - up to the value of £25.
Flexible working
We allow all employees to work to a flexible working policy - allowing you to ensure that you prioritise your work-life balance.
A fantastic location in a well-connected district
Cherwell District Council has recently moved into modern, purpose-built offices at Castle Quay in the heart of Banbury town centre.
The council is currently based at:
39 Castle Quay
Banbury
OX16 5FD
It has easy commuter access via train, bus, car or walking/cycling routes. From the historic market town of Banbury, with its famous Banbury Cross and canal heritage, to the thriving hub of Bicester and the welcoming community of Kidlington, Cherwell combines lively urban centres with picturesque villages and rolling countryside.
Cherwell District Council is driven by ambition and dedicated to a district full of opportunity. Join the team and help shape Cherwell’s future.
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