Head of Strategy and Policy - Slough, United Kingdom - Slough Borough Council

Slough Borough Council

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Slough, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Pay Level:
SML 11 £64,799 - £73,44- Closing date: 11th March '2- 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 highperforming Strategy and Policy team that plays a pivotal role in developing councilwide 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 crosscouncil initiatives and ensure changes are embedded in a sustainable way throughout the organisation.

What you'll be doing:

Lead the development of key councilwide 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 hardtoreach groups.
Develop and own a councilwide 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 organisationlevel to achieve outcomes over a mediumto longterm 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
5 years' service and 33 days after 5 years' service.
Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexible and hybrid working options to promote worklife 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?