Assistant Director of Strategy and Performance

3 weeks ago

Oldham, United Kingdom Oldham Council Full time

**Assistant Chief Executive**

**Strategy and Performance**

**Assistant Director of Strategy and Performance**

**Ref**:AD1/OL-80702

**Contract Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: £78,663 - £87,860 p.a.

**Hours**: 36 hours, 40 minutes per week

**Based**: Civic Centre, West Street, Oldham, OL1 1UT

**Closing date**:Sunday,
** **16th July 2023, 23:59

**Shortlisting date**:Wednesday, 19th July 2023

**Interview date**: Wednesday, 26th July 2023

**Role overview**

Oldham is a unique place; an original Northern Powerhouse with a mix of the challenges and opportunities which exemplify the changing face of modern Britain. Its people have selfless spirit and a sense of pride that is immediately obvious. Innovation and enterprise are part of our DNA. We seek to create an environment where everyone can truly aspire to be the best at what they choose to do.
- With our strong resident focused approach, our aim is to improve the lives of Oldham residents by delivering the best possible value services alongside growth opportunities and decision making which is in the best interests of our residents. To make this happen, we need talented and passionate people, who in turn can expect great benefits, opportunities, and rewards.
- We are looking for an inspirational senior leader with the relevant, skills, knowledge and experience to join us.

Working to the Assistant Chief Executive, the Assistant Director of Strategy and Performance will be responsible for the leadership and strategic direction of the Policy, Performance and Insight and Executive Support Services.

As the Assistant Director you will manage several key services, contributing to the strategic direction, impact and overall performance in order to ensure the achievement of the Council’s aims, objectives and priorities set out within the Corporate Plan.

You will be responsible for anticipating the policy demands and requirements to drive organisational priorities through decision making, formulation of organisational and political priorities and policies and the development of effective collaborative working across the organisation and with partners.

**Key responsibilities**
- Responsibility for anticipating the policy demands and requirements to drive organisational priorities and resourcing and influencing teams, both internal and external to meet those requirements.
- To formulate as part of the Strategic Management team the organisational response necessary to deliver prioritised outcomes and act as an ambassador for the Council’s vision and priorities both internally and externally, achieving high levels of awareness and understanding of the aims, objectives and values of the council.
- Responsibility for driving and maintaining effective relationships with regional and national partners and national bodies, including central government to ensure Oldham is well placed to meet its strategic objectives and influence policy development and decision-making elsewhere.
- Responsibility for supporting the development of the council and borough’s key strategies and future plans through leading the corporate policy, organisational performance and data intelligence functions.
- To drive and improve the performance of council services and strategies, focusing on a performance driven culture, driving forward more efficient, effective and joined up working practices and achieving continuous improvement. Leading on improvement through quality assurance frameworks, reviewing performance management arrangements, rationalising systems and processes and effectively deploying resources to increase value for public money.

Oldham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

**Diversity and Inclusion**

At Oldham Council, we are committed to creating a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We aim to develop a culture of respect, where differences are recognised regardless of background. We aim to be an employer of choice by engaging in fair and open recruitment processes and Applications are encouraged from all communities across the borough to create a workforce that represents the diversity of our population.

**About Us**

Oldham is committed to developing a Co-operative future; one where citizens, partners and staff work together to improve the borough. Anyone joining the council is coming into an ambitious organisation with big plans. We are working hard to build a brighter future for our borough and we need people from a wide range of backgrounds to continue delivering the best for our communities.

The Council has a clear set of Values and Behaviours, our Values outline how we do business and we share these borough wide with our residents, partners and businesses. Internally we have translated these values into five cooperative behaviours which outline the priority areas of focus for all staff

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