Head of Strategy, Performance & Partnerships

Sandwell; Little Fields; Remote; GBP 77,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwell Council seeks an outstanding Head of Service - Strategy, Performance and Partnerships to lead the Council's strategic planning, performance, insight and partnership functions. This pivotal role translates priorities into measurable outcomes and ensures evidence drives decision-making.

You will lead teams for corporate strategy, performance management, policy development, research, consultation and engagement, and partnership working, including relations with WMCA, to improve outcomes

Qualifications

• Experience of developing and delivering strategic priorities that achieve measurable outcomes.
• Strong understanding of performance management and evidence-based decision‑making.
• Experience of influencing senior leaders, elected Members and partner organisations.
• A proven ability to build and sustain effective partnerships across sectors.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A passion for public service and improving outcomes for residents and communities.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and delivery of the Council Plan and corporate performance framework.
• Driving a culture of performance, accountability and continuous improvement across the organisation.
• Providing strategic advice, challenge and support to senior leaders, elected Members and partners.
• Leading corporate policy development, research, insight, consultation and engagement activity to support evidence-based decision‑making.
• Developing and maintaining effective partnerships across local, regional and national organisations, including the WMCA.
• Ensuring the Council has the intelligence, governance and reporting arrangements needed to monitor performance and deliver strategic priorities.
• Leading and developing high‑performing teams that support the Council's improvement and transformation ambitions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Performance management

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Partnership building

Team leadership

Communication

Job description

Sandwell Council seeks an outstanding Head of Service - Strategy, Performance and Partnerships to lead the Council's strategic planning, performance, insight and partnership functions. This pivotal role translates priorities into measurable outcomes and ensures evidence drives decision-making.

You will lead teams for corporate strategy, performance management, policy development, research, consultation and engagement, and partnership working, including relations with WMCA, to improve outcomes