Job Details
Work Pattern: Hybrid
PAYE Pay Rate: £358.91 per day
Main Purpose
Lead the development and delivery of corporate strategies that support Southwark Council’s priorities, transformation agenda and long-term vision. Provide strategic and policy advice to senior leaders and use evidence, data and stakeholder insight to support decision-making.
Typical Day
- Develop and review corporate strategies and policies.
- Prepare reports, briefings and presentations for senior leaders and elected Members.
- Analyses data, research and policy developments.
- Engage with residents, partners and internal services.
- Provide strategic recommendations and options appraisals.
- Support transformation, innovation and organizational improvement.
- Manage projects and mentor/line manage a Strategy Lead.
Key Skills & Responsibilities
- Strategic planning and policy development.
- Strong analytical and report-writing skills.
- Senior stakeholder management and influencing.
- Knowledge of local government and public policy.
- Political awareness and sound judgement.
- Horizon scanning and options appraisal.
- Project and change management.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Essential Requirements
- Significant experience in strategy, policy or transformation, preferably within local government/public sector.
- Experience advising senior leaders and producing strategic reports.
- Strong understanding of public policy and local government.
- Experience managing
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