Interim Policy & Strategy Lead — Cross-Org Impact

Page Executive; Nottingham; Hybrid; Confidential; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Inside IR35

Job summary

Page Executive is partnering with a combined authority in the Northwest of England to recruit an interim Head of Policy & Strategy (Deputy Director).

You will lead the Policy Team, drive policy and strategy across the organisation, advise senior stakeholders with authoritative policy direction, and coordinate cross‑organisational collaboration to craft cohesive policy approaches during a period of transition. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience within Central Government.
• Senior Civil Service (SCS) / Deputy Director level experience.
• Proven track record leading policy and strategy functions in complex environments.
• Experience working across multiple policy areas as a policy generalist.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management to the Policy Team.
• Lead policy and strategy development across the organisation.
• Act as a senior adviser, offering authoritative policy guidance and direction.
• Bring together policy experts to develop cohesive recommendations.
• Work collaboratively across organisational boundaries to build consensus.
• Engage effectively with internal and external partners.
• Support the organisation through a period of transition and change.
• Ensure policy development is delivered at pace and to a high standard.

Skills

Leadership

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Job description

Page Executive is partnering with a combined authority in the Northwest of England to recruit an interim Head of Policy & Strategy (Deputy Director).

You will lead the Policy Team, drive policy and strategy across the organisation, advise senior stakeholders with authoritative policy direction, and coordinate cross‑organisational collaboration to craft cohesive policy approaches during a period of transition. Hybrid working is available.