Interim Policy Manager

Essential Employment; South Tyneside; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment is seeking an Interim Policy Manager to lead the Policy Team in Esher. The role is full-time hours on a temporary basis, with responsibilities spanning policy development, service management and organisational change initiatives.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and experience in performance monitoring. The post includes oversight of political scrutiny support and partnership activities, with focus on staff wellbeing during change.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing policy teams and service management.
• Ability to lead policy development and organisational change programmes.
• Strong record of performance reporting and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership and day-to-day management of the Policy Team.
• Lead development, implementation and review of corporate policies and priorities.
• Oversee workload planning, performance targets and reporting to senior teams.
• Support, motivate and develop staff through performance management and PD planning.
• Oversee Overview & Scrutiny support and provide briefings to elected members.

Skills

Policy leadership

Team leadership

Policy development

Performance management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Interim Policy Manager needed in Esher Paying £241.49 per day ref OR117810

Full time hours on a temporarybasis

• Key Responsibilities
  • Team Leadership & Service Management
  • Provide operational leadership and day-to-day management of the Policy Team.
  • Oversee workload prioritisation, resource planning and service delivery.
  • Support, motivate and develop team members through performance management and personal development planning.
  • Ensure service objectives, deadlines and performance targets are achieved.
  • Promote staff wellbeing and effective team working during periods of organisational change.
• Corporate Policy & Strategy
  • Lead the development, implementation and review of corporate policies and priorities.
  • Support the delivery of organisational change and reorganisation programmes.
  • Promote innovation and cultural change across the organisation.
  • Oversee research, data analysis and evidence gathering to inform policy development.
  • Monitor national and regional policy developments and provide briefings to senior management and elected members.
• Performance Management
  • Oversee corporate performance monitoring arrangements.
  • Ensure the effective collection, analysis and reporting of performance information.
  • Prepare and present quarterly performance reports to senior leadership teams and member forums.
  • Identify risks, trends and opportunities to improve organisational performance.
• Overview & Scrutiny Support
  • Act as lead manager for Overview and Scrutiny.
  • Ensure effective policy and administrative support is provided to scrutiny committees and related working groups.
  • Support elected members in reviewing policies and organisational performance.
  • Prepare reports, briefings and information for committee meetings.
• Partnerships & Community Development
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with key partners and stakeholders.
  • Oversee community partnership initiatives and collaborative projects.
  • Support engagement with voluntary, community and faith sector organisations.
  • Manage funding programmes and associated monitoring arrangements.
  • Oversee community safety partnership activities, including contract management responsibilities.
• Learning & Development
  • Oversee learning and development activities across the service.
  • Support delivery of organisational development programmes.
  • Ensure effective administration of apprenticeships, work experience opportunities and training initiatives.
  • Support workforce development planning and organisational learning objectives.
• Financial & Project Management
  • Monitor budgets and expenditure within the service area.
  • Ensure resources are managed efficiently and effectively.
  • Support programme and project management activities.
  • Contribute to the planning and delivery of strategic organisational initiatives.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV [e-mail] the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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