The Transition Manager will lead and coordinate delivery across the following areas:
1. Organisational Transition and Governance
Develop and implement a comprehensive transition plan
Establish legal structure and oversee asset transfer from the council
Support development of governance frameworks, including boards
Ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements
2. Legal, Data and Compliance
Oversee working with Kirklees Council legal team through processes including:
Intellectual Property (branding, content, assets)
Data protection and GDPR compliance
Define responsibilities and protocols for data ownership and management
3. Business Planning and Sustainability
Work with Interim Director and team to develop a five-year business plan,
including income diversification
Identify opportunities for enterprise development and income generation
(Heritage tourism, commercial, support makers etc)
Work with Interim Director to define staffing structure, including HR, finance, and
operational roles
4. Programme Integration and Delivery Alignment
Ensure alignment between transition planning and live programme delivery
Work closely with the Interim Director and wider team to maintain continuity
Embed community-led approaches within organisational structures
5. Evaluation and Impact
Work with Interim Director to oversee development of an evaluation framework
aligned to NLHF outcomes
Work with Executive Administrator and Interim Director to ensure mechanisms
are in place to capture impact, participation, and learning
Embed evaluation into future organisational planning
6. Risk Management
Identify, monitor, and mitigate risks associated with transition
Develop contingency planning to ensure continuity of delivery
Escalate issues and propose solutions in a timely manner