Corporate Change & Improvement Manager

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council • dudley, england • Posted June 06, 2026

About the Role

Dudley Council is seeking an outstanding senior leader to direct our Corporate Change & Improvement function at a critical point in our improvement and transformation journey. This is a high‑impact corporate role with significant visibility across Corporate Management Team, elected members and external partners. You will lead the PMO and Business Operations & Support services, embedding strong governance, assurance and performance disciplines that safeguard delivery of the Council's Improvement Plan and wider transformation portfolio.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the full corporate portfolio—ensuring strategic alignment, prioritisation, inspection readiness and measurable benefits realisation.
  • Strengthen governance and assurance—embedding proportionate, transparent frameworks that ensure statutory compliance, effective risk management and organisational resilience.
  • Lead portfolio performance and financial oversight—delivering consolidated r...