Interim Policy Lead for Local Government Change

Civic Recruitment Limited; Esher; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting for an Interim Policy Manager to lead the Policy Team in Esher during a period of organisational change. You will ensure continuity of service delivery while supporting the Local Government Reorganisation programme.

You will coordinate policy development, performance management and governance, working with elected members and senior stakeholders to drive priorities and improvements.

Qualifications

• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Significant experience developing policy, corporate strategies or managing complex projects.
• Experience providing leadership and support to teams during periods of organisational change or high workload.
• Experience working within Local Government and supporting elected members.
• Experience managing staff performance, development and wellbeing.
• Strong understanding of performance management and corporate planning processes.
• Experience preparing reports, briefings and presentations for senior stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership, people management and team development skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to influence and achieve results within a political environment.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes to tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical, evaluation and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and collaborative working arrangements.
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and time management skills.
• Access to a vehicle for travel throughout the Borough.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and management of the Policy Team.
• Ensure continuity of core policy and performance functions during the Local Government Reorganisation programme.
• Manage team workloads, priorities and resources to ensure service objectives are achieved.
• Support the delivery, development and implementation of corporate policies and strategic priorities.
• Oversee corporate performance management processes and reporting arrangements.
• Monitor organisational performance and prepare quarterly performance reports for senior leadership and elected members.
• Lead the coordination of corporate policy development, review and implementation activities.
• Support the delivery of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) programmes and associated workstreams.
• Liaise with senior managers and LGR colleagues to manage competing priorities and service demands.
• Oversee the use of research, analysis and data to inform policy development and decision-making.
• Lead and coordinate overview and scrutiny support functions.
• Act as the lead management contact for Overview and Scrutiny Committees and associated working groups.
• Support and advise elected Members on policy development and partnership matters.
• Oversee community safety partnership activity, including contract management responsibilities for CCTV services.
• Lead and oversee community partnership development and engagement with the voluntary, community and faith sector (VCFS).
• Oversee the administration and management of the Council's VCFS funding programmes.
• Manage learning and development functions, including apprenticeship, work experience and organisational development initiatives.
• Support the delivery of LGR-related learning and development programmes.
• Assist the Head of Policy & Performance in delivering people and organisational change workstreams.
• Prepare reports, briefings, presentations and policy recommendations for senior managers, committees and elected members.
• Monitor budgets, expenditure and funding allocations relating to policy functions.
• Keep informed of national, regional and local policy developments and communicate implications to relevant stakeholders.
• Manage staff performance, supervision, wellbeing, development and appraisal processes.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and innovation across the team.
• Support wider Policy & Performance service priorities and projects as required.

Skills

Leadership

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting for an Interim Policy Manager to lead the Policy Team in Esher during a period of organisational change. You will ensure continuity of service delivery while supporting the Local Government Reorganisation programme.

You will coordinate policy development, performance management and governance, working with elected members and senior stakeholders to drive priorities and improvements.