Corporate Strategy Officer

Sunderland City Council; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

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Job summary

Sunderland City Council is seeking a Corporate Strategy Officer to support senior leaders in developing and managing corporate strategic planning and performance management arrangements for the City Plan 2035. The role reports to the Partnerships Manager and involves coordinating performance, partnerships, and public affairs activities.

You will help update city-wide strategies and plans, conduct research and analysis to support policy development, and assist elected members and senior officers

Job description

Corporate Strategy Officer

Company: Sunderland City Council

Salary: £30,001 to £40,000 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Sunderland, SR1 3AA

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 5 Nov 2026

Closing date: 17 Nov 2026

Summary

Sunderland City Council is committed to playing a key and impactful role in the development and successful delivery of the Sunderland City Plan 2035, working in partnership to create a connected, international city with opportunities for all.

As such, the Corporate Strategy Team within the Strategy and Corporate Affairs Directorate is looking to recruit a Corporate Strategy Officer to support senior leaders within the council to develop and manage effective corporate strategic planning and performance management arrangements.

Reporting to the Partnerships Manager, in this role you will support the team in its work to develop and update the City Plan and supporting organisational strategies and plans.

You will also play a key role in the coordination of related performance management, partnership and public affairs activities as well as undertaking research and analysis to support policy and strategy development.

There will be the opportunity to work on some important and exciting projects and initiatives for the city and to support senior officers and elected members in their roles.

Strong organisational and communication skills will therefore be key along with the ability to meet deadlines and manage a varied workload.

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