Interim Programme Manager

Starfish Search is supporting a Local Authority in the South of England to appoint an Interim Programme Manager to lead the development of a new service model and establish clear, costed and deliverable arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a review of current service arrangements and identify opportunities for improvement
• Develop a costed service model, including recharge and cost-allocation approaches
• Review governance, contractual and operational arrangements
• Support the design of effective commissioning and service delivery models
• Work with Finance, Legal, Procurement and operational teams to develop practical solutions
• Produce clear recommendations, reports and implementation plans for senior stakeholders

About You:

• Experienced interim with a strong local government background in programme management, transformation or service redesign
• Experience delivering complex change programmes, operating model reviews or service separation projects
• Strong commercial and financial understanding, including cost modelling and resource allocation
• Confident working across multiple service areas and influencing senior stakeholders
• Able to quickly understand complex environments and deliver practical outcomes at pace

Due to high application volumes, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually.