LGR Portfolio Director

Lead the Most Significant Transformation Gloucestershire Has Seen in a Generation

Gloucestershire's seven councils are embarking on a once-in-a-generation transformation as we progress our Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) programme. We are creating a new, modernised model of local government designed to deliver better services, improved value for money, and long-term benefits for every community.

We are now seeking an exceptional and influential leader to become our LGR Portfolio Director-a role at the heart of this historic change. Your Role and Impact

As Portfolio Director, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership for the entire LGR portfolio and oversee the transition of all seven councils into one or two new authorities.
• Shape the vision, governance and delivery frameworks that will define Gloucestershire's future local government landscape.
• Work closely with Chief Executives, elected members, programme leads and national partners to ensure effective, timely and well-governed delivery.
• Champion high standards, innovation, collaboration, and cultural alignment across organisations.
• Represent Gloucestershire regionally and nationally, ensuring our voice, priorities and ambitions are clearly understood and supported.

This is a rare opportunity to deliver change on a scale that will influence how local services are run for decades to come.

What You Bring We're looking for a highly experienced transformation leader who can demonstrate:

• A strong track record in delivering complex, high-profile transformation or reorganisation programmes.
• Expertise in portfolio delivery, governance, assurance, and benefits realisation.
• Exceptional communication, political awareness, and influencing skills.
• Resilience, strategic insight, and the ability to work confidently with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Experience of Local Government Reorganisation is beneficial, but not essential where candidates can demonstrate significant experience of delivering large-scale, multi-stakeholder change.

Why This Role Matters This is more than a senior leadership role; it is an opportunity to shape the future of public services in Gloucestershire and to leave a lasting legacy. You will lead a transformation that will have real, long-term impact for residents, businesses, communities, and staff. If you are motivated by complex, meaningful change and want your leadership to make history, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Advert closes: 7 December 2025 Online technical interview: 11 December 2025 Assessment centre: 15 December 2025

What we can offer you

• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a heavily subsidised pension providing financial security, life cover, and options for flexible retirement.
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 0.5 days additional discretionary leave

Special conditions: Flexible working; travel across Gloucestershire and occasional national travel required; some evening meetings; politically restricted role; subject to background checks. The LGR Portfolio Team will work on behalf of all councils in Gloucestershire but will be employed by Gloucestershire County Council.