Director of Local Government Reorganization Location: West Street, Chichester, PO191RG Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 24+ Month Working Hours: 37 hours per week (08 00) Pay Rate: £ 724.37 Per Day Job Ref: OR23522 Job Responsibilities Provide strategic direction and leadership for the West Sussex Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) programme. Lead and develop the Portfolio Management Office (PMO), coordinating all programmes and workstreams. Translate political objectives into clear, deliverable plans with defined milestones. Establish and maintain robust governance, risk, and assurance frameworks. Ensure legal and constitutional requirements for the reorganisation are fully prepared. Build and maintain strong relationships with elected Members, Leaders, Chief Executives, staff, unions, residents, and partner organisations. Lead organisational design, workforce transition, and TUPE processes. Oversee programme budgets, commercial planning, and supplier relationships. Manage ICT transition, data migration, and information governance. Ensure continuity of services and prepare day-one operational arrangements. Monitor progress against the implementation plan, ensuring objectives are delivered safely, legally, and on schedule. Person Specification Must-Have Requirements Experience: Leadership of large-scale public sector transformation or reorganisation. Delivery of complex programmes on time and within budget. Working within complex portfoli