Head of Strategy and Policy

3 months ago


Slough, United Kingdom Slough Borough Council Full time

Pay Level: SML 11 £64,799 - £73,441
- Closing date: 11th March '24.
- Interviews: w/c 18th March '24

Join Our Team as** Head of Strategy and Policy.**

We are looking for a dedicated individual to fill the role of Head of Strategy and Policy at Slough Borough Council (SBC). As the Head of Strategy and Policy, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our community and driving positive change:

- Lead a high-performing Strategy and Policy team that plays a pivotal role in developing council-wide strategies and policies, as well as shaping local policies and plans within directorates.
- Advise senior stakeholders, including Directors and Elected Members, and help increase public engagement in local democracy and policy making through innovative practices.
- Provide inspirational and professional leadership to staff, fostering a strong culture of standards, performance, and accountability.
- Work collaboratively with a wider leadership team across the council to drive forward cross-council initiatives and ensure changes are embedded in a sustainable way throughout the organisation.

What you’ll be doing:

- Lead the development of key council-wide strategies and policies, ensuring alignment with the council's strategic objectives.
- Play a leading role in public consultations and matters of public engagement, making exceptional efforts to reach typically hard-to-reach groups.
- Develop and own a council-wide register of policies and strategies.
- Provide expert advice and guidance on matters of strategy and policy to senior stakeholders, raising visibility and awareness of policy issues.

What you’ll have:

- Substantial public policy experience.
- Experience of working in a political environment to develop policy and strategy.
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear insight for diverse audiences.
- Ability to develop clear strategies at an organisation-level to achieve outcomes over a medium-to long-term timeframe.
- Excellent influencing and negotiation skills, both internally and externally.

If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and play a key role in shaping the future of our community, we want to hear from you

What we offer:
A supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment.

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:

- 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years’ service and 33 days after 5 years’ service.
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working options to promote work-life balance.
- Our commitment to equality and diversity through a range of employee networks
- Tax - free childcare and childcare services
- Season loan ticket - to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to & from work.

Interested?



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