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Richmond and Wandsworth

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Job summary

Join a leading council as a Policy, Project and Improvement Lead, where you will lead a team to enhance services for children and families. This role requires strong communication and project management skills to adapt services to evolving needs. The position is full-time and offers a competitive salary along with various benefits, including generous leave and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

40 days annual leave

Flexible working

Generous pension plan

Qualifications

Brilliant verbal and written communication skills required.
Previous project management experience is a plus.
Formidable IT skills and enthusiasm for new technologies.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of Senior Policy and Improvement Officers.
Scope, develop, and manage delivery of policy and transformation projects.
Maintain relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and the public.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

IT Skills

Education

Project Management Qualifications

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£55,399 – £69,947 per annum

Permanent or Fixed Term (12 months)

Full Time (36 Hours)

Wandsworth, London

You will be required to be in the office on average half the week.

Are you an experienced manager with the ability to lead and inspire your staff and want to make an impact on the services delivered to children and their families?

About Us

Policy, Project and Improvement Lead

£55,399 – £69,947 per annum

Permanent or Fixed Term (12 months)

Full Time (36 Hours)

Wandsworth, London

You will be required to be in the office on average half the week.

Are you an experienced manager with the ability to lead and inspire your staff and want to make an impact on the services delivered to children and their families?

Message from Ana Popovici, Executive Director Children’s Services

Wandsworth is not just a place I work; it’s a vibrant community that I deeply love. Here, in the heart of one of the world’s most amazing capitals, we're committed to fostering kindness, compassion, and community spirit in everything we do.

Reporting to the Head of Policy, Project and Improvement Children’s Services, you will be responsible for leading and managing a team consisting of Senior Policy and Improvement Officers, Policy and Improvement Officer and Policy and Commissioning Analysts.

About The Role

Children’s and Family’s needs are ever changing. To ensure that our services are adapting and evolving, your role will be crucial to provide essential creative and delivery capacity to help meet that challenge.

World-class organisational, verbal and written communication skills and change delivery skills are a must. You will be required to scope, develop and manage delivery of policy and transformation projects, including writing the associated papers and project plans.

You will be required to manage a very busy schedule, prioritise tasks amongst competing demands, and keep track of important tasks.

Being a team player is at your core. Relationships matter. Positive attitudes spread and inspire. Your relational approach will help advance our strong relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and the public, all of whom are integral to our mission.

Essential Qualifications, Skills And Experience

Brilliant verbal and written communication skills are a must, as you will be required to write and convey information clearly and professionally to a diverse range of audiences.
Previous project management and associated qualifications would be a big plus.
Your formidable IT skills and enthusiasm for embracing new technologies will support our business needs effectively.
We’re passionate about promoting diversity and inclusivity, so your respectful interactions across various communities will be valued.

If you meet the above criteria and want to make an impact on the services delivered to children and their families in Wandsworth, we invite you to apply for this opportunity.

Contact details

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Katie Thornton at Katie.Thornton@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

Closing Date: 25th May 2025

Shortlisting Date: 26th May 2025

Interview Date: 29th May / 2nd June 2025

A written task will form part of the interview process.

Richmond and Wandsworth Better Service Partnership is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils

Attached documents

Policy Project and Improvement Lead Job Description 2025.pdf

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