SC & NPPV3 Cleared Head of Business Design
Sanderson Government and Defence
Charing Cross · posted 19 August 2026
Salary
£148,200 – £162,500 a year
Job type
contract
Location
Charing Cross, Greater London
Category
Management and Consultancy
SC & NPPV3 Cleared Head of Business Design
Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application.
Up to £625 per day | Outside IR35 | London | 3 Days per Week
Contract: Initial 3 Months + Likely Extensions (3 Months+)
Location: London (Hybrid, 3 Days Per Week Onsite)
Rate: Up to £625 per day
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Security Clearance: Active SC & NPPV3 Clearance Required
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Head of Business Design to lead a significant organisational transformation programme within a complex and high-profile environment.
This role will be responsible for shaping and delivering future-state business design, operating model transformation and organisational change activities across a large-scale programme. Working closely with executive stakeholders, programme leadership and business change teams, you will drive the design and implementation of sustainable business improvements that support strategic objectives and operational effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the Business Design function across a major transformation programme.
Develop and implement Target Operating Models (TOMs) aligned to strategic business goals.
Define future-state organisational structures, governance frameworks and ways of working.
Drive organisational design, workforce transformation and business readiness activities.
Partner with senior stakeholders to shape and embed business change initiatives.
Ensure business design outputs support successful change adoption and benefits realisation.
Provide leadership, direction and assurance across multiple transformation workstreams.
Manage complexity and dependencies within a large-scale organisational change environment.
Essential Experience
Proven experience operating as a Head of Business Design, Business Design Lead, Operating Model Lead or similar senior transformation role.
Strong track record delivering large-scale organisational change and transformation programmes.
Extensive experience designing and implementing Target Operating Models.
Expertise across organisational design, business transformation and change leadership.
Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills at Executive and Director level.
Experience working within complex, regulated or public sector environments.
Essential Requirements
Active SC Clearance
Active NPPV3 Clearance
Availability to work 3 days per week onsite in London
Strong organisational design and business transformation experience
Ability to start at short notice preferred
What's on Offer?
Up to £625 per day
Outside IR35
Initial 3-month contract
Strong likelihood of further extensions
Opportunity to lead a high-profile transformation programme
Flexible hybrid working arrangement
If you're an experienced SC & NPPV3 Cleared Head of Business Design with a proven background in large-scale organisational transformation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your latest CV for immediate consideration.
Reasonable Adjustments:
Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. xwzovoh Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.
If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
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Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application.
Up to £625 per day | Outside IR35 | London | 3 Days per Week
Contract: Initial 3 Months + Likely Extensions (3 Months+)
Location: London (Hybrid, 3 Days Per Week Onsite)
Rate: Up to £625 per day
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Security Clearance: Active SC & NPPV3 Clearance Required
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Head of Business Design to lead a significant organisational transformation programme within a complex and high-profile environment.
This role will be responsible for shaping and delivering future-state business design, operating model transformation and organisational change activities across a large-scale programme. Working closely with executive stakeholders, programme leadership and business change teams, you will drive the design and implementation of sustainable business improvements that support strategic objectives and operational effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the Business Design function across a major transformation programme.
Develop and implement Target Operating Models (TOMs) aligned to strategic business goals.
Define future-state organisational structures, governance frameworks and ways of working.
Drive organisational design, workforce transformation and business readiness activities.
Partner with senior stakeholders to shape and embed business change initiatives.
Ensure business design outputs support successful change adoption and benefits realisation.
Provide leadership, direction and assurance across multiple transformation workstreams.
Manage complexity and dependencies within a large-scale organisational change environment.
Essential Experience
Proven experience operating as a Head of Business Design, Business Design Lead, Operating Model Lead or similar senior transformation role.
Strong track record delivering large-scale organisational change and transformation programmes.
Extensive experience designing and implementing Target Operating Models.
Expertise across organisational design, business transformation and change leadership.
Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills at Executive and Director level.
Experience working within complex, regulated or public sector environments.
Essential Requirements
Active SC Clearance
Active NPPV3 Clearance
Availability to work 3 days per week onsite in London
Strong organisational design and business transformation experience
Ability to start at short notice preferred
What's on Offer?
Up to £625 per day
Outside IR35
Initial 3-month contract
Strong likelihood of further extensions
Opportunity to lead a high-profile transformation programme
Flexible hybrid working arrangement
If you're an experienced SC & NPPV3 Cleared Head of Business Design with a proven background in large-scale organisational transformation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your latest CV for immediate consideration.
Reasonable Adjustments:
Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. xwzovoh Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.
If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.