Director Of Improvement - Local Authority
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Posted: 29/04/2026
- £1049 - £1050 per day + outside IR35
- Bedfordshire
- Contract
My Local Authority client in the south is looking to appoint a talented a Director of Improvement on a Contract basis.
Outside IR35, the role will lead on the delivery of organisation-wide improvements and efficiencies, ensuring sustainable cost reduction, improved productivity, and high-quality services
Local authority experience is essential
About the role:
Based in the south (hybrid):
- Lead a portfolio of improvement and efficiency programmes (e.g. service redesign, demand management, digital initiatives)
- Embed robust governance, programme management, and benefits realisation frameworks
- Oversee development of appropriate business cases
- Work with finance to ensure accurate modelling, tracking, and validation of savings
About you:
You will have the following experiences:
- Proven track record of delivering large-scale savings and improvements in local government
- Strong financial and commercial acumen, including understanding of local authority funding and budgeting
- Expertise in programme delivery, governance, and benefits tracking
- Ability to influence at senior level in complex political environments
What's on offer:
- Salary: £1050 per day, outside IR35
*negotiable based on experience
- Hybrid Working
- Contract type: Contract
- Hours: 09:00 -17:00 Monday to Friday
How to apply
- Once your CV is received, if you are successful you will be contacted.
- Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
About Spencer Clarke Group
Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.
When you join us, you will receive:
- Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
- Free DBS checks
- Post Placement Aftercare
- Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals
INDSCGJS
John Shorrock
Managing Consultant