Deputy Director - Strategic Change
The post holder will lead an ambitious change agenda at the heart of the department, providing strategic direction, specialist change delivery capability, and strong leadership to drive the successful design and implementation of Defra's change initiatives. The role works closely with strategy, policy, delivery colleagues, and functional directors to ensure change is coherent, supports departmental outcomes, and aligns with the Future Civil Service Programme. Responsibilities include overseeing an efficiencies portfolio to meet spending targets, establishing strategic alliances, developing change functional governance, and communicating complex responsibilities simply to the Executive Committee.
What they're looking for
- Experience operating at a senior level on organisational change
- Ability to deliver high-quality outcomes and manage risks at pace
- Strong skills in communicating complex issues clearly to seniors
- Outstanding people leadership across organisational boundaries
- Experience building collaborative relationships at a system level
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to UK nationals, Republic of Ireland nationals, Commonwealth citizens with right to work, EU/EEA/Swiss nationals with EUSS status, and Turkish nationals under the Ankara Agreement.
Selection process
Applications close on Sunday 1st November 2026. Interviews will be held face-to-face in London.
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