Robotic Process Automation Programme Lead
- Katelin Lovell
- Principal Consultant
Contract: Initial 6-Week Engagement (Scope Definition) | Potential Extension up to 24 Months
Location: Local Authority (Hybrid Working) London
Start: Immediate
A Local Authority is seeking an experienced Technical Programme Manager / Programme Lead to take ownership of a strategic Robotic Process Automation (RPA) initiative aimed at modernising service delivery and improving operational efficiency across key council functions.
This is a critical leadership engagement to shape, mobilise and define the roadmap for an enterprise-wide automation programme. The initial 6-week phase will focus on programme discovery, technical assessment and delivery planning, with a strong likelihood of extending into a multi-year implementation phase (up to 2 years) to lead delivery.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the mobilisation and definition phase of a Local Authority-wide RPA programme
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Engage senior stakeholders across IT, Digital, Transformation and Service Directorates
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Assess current technical architecture, legacy systems and process landscape
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Identify automation opportunities aligned to service efficiency and citizen outcomes
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Define programme scope, governance model and delivery roadmap
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Develop business case inputs and implementation strategy
Essential Experience
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Proven experience leading complex technical transformation programmes
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Demonstrable delivery of RPA or intelligent automation initiatives
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Experience working within Local Government or Public Sector environments
Desirable
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Experience with platforms such as UiPath, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere or Power Automate
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Familiarity with GDS standards and public sector compliance environments
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Background in digital transformation or service modernisation
Scope:
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Phase 1 (6 Weeks): Discovery, technical assessment and programme mobilisation
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Phase 2 (Extension – up to 24 Months): Full programme leadership and delivery
This is an opportunity to shape an automation programme within a Local Authority, with the potential to transition into a long-term leadership role delivering measurable outcomes for both the organisation and the communities it serves.
