Transformation Business Partner

We are seeking two Transformation Business Partners. 1 x Adult Services and 1 x Place and Corporate Services.

This role is pivotal to the council's strategic goals of improving service delivery and efficiency through innovative transformation projects.

Its purpose is to partner with specific service departments to design and implement change programmes, ensuring that the right support structures are in place for successful delivery. This involves identifying opportunities for improvement, shaping and driving strategic transformation initiatives, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the council. Additionally, it involves supporting the council in tracking value and return on investment across the assigned service departments.

Key activities will include:
1. Strategic Transformation Planning and Implementation - Develop and oversee the execution of department-specific transformation strategies, ensuring alignment with broader council objectives.
2. Stakeholder Engagement and Support - Act as a primary liaison between the business improvement team and other departments, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
3. Change Management - Guide departments through change processes, providing support and resources to manage transitions effectively.
4. Performance Monitoring and Reporting - Track progress against transformation goals, providing regular updates to senior management and adjusting strategies as needed.
5. Training and Development - Organise training sessions and workshops to upskill department staff in change management and continuous improvement practices.
6. Policy and Compliance Oversight - Ensure that transformation initiatives comply with relevant laws, regulations, and council policies., We support flexible working and will consider requests for part time or other flexible working arrangements.

The post holder will drive forward special projects and initiatives to implement transformation so will have strong project management skills to ensure they can support delivery and change throughout the organisation.

Tameside is a place that is passionate and committed to improving outcomes and creating a positive experience for individuals and families.

'Our People Our Place Our Plan' outlines our aims and aspirations for the area, its people and how we commit to work for everyone, every day.

Together we are committed to ensuring people lead long, fulfilling and healthy lives, we are dedicated to person centred and strength based practice, providing high quality health and social care support, protecting our most vulnerable and creating strong, supportive and self- sufficient communities.

We recognise that our people drive our success and enable the organisation to deliver on its vision, purpose and priorities, and that our people are our most important resource and asset. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours, and are at the heart of everything that we do; and we understand that how we do things is just as important as what we do. We pride ourselves on living by our STRIVE values of Support, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Value Diversity and Engage. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours and are at the heart of everything that we do. How we do things are just as important as what we do.

Our employees' skills, experience and knowledge are essential to our success along with their happiness, wellbeing, commitment, enthusiasm and motivation to be the best they can be.

Tameside adopts a positive working culture, we embrace innovation and encourage performance. We are committed to staff development and provide a wide range of training opportunities in a supportive working environment.