Principal - Policy and Strategy (Public Services and Reform)

GMCA; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

GMCA is seeking a strategic policy leader to drive public service reform and prevention initiatives. This hybrid role requires collaboration across multiple stakeholders to develop and implement policies that enhance community well-being in Greater Manchester. Candidates should have a strong background in policy development and be adept at working within public services.

Qualifications

• Experience in public service reform and policy development.
• Ability to work across various policy areas.
• Strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop GM-wide policy related to public services and prevention.
• Support outward-facing work on public services reform.
• Lead key aspects of implementation for strategic plans.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Public service reform

Job description

2 Year FTC

36.25 hours per week

Greater Manchester is at the forefront of innovation to transform the lives of local citizens. Our vision is to make Greater Manchester one of the best places in the world to grow up, get on and grow old.

As part of our public service reform and devolution journey, we are stepping up our ambitions for public services and prevention. We are looking for someone who has a firm grasp of the challenges facing public services, can work across various policy areas (social care, health, employment, housing, children, adults, communities, etc.), and can link the national and GM context to frontline delivery.

The role will provide high-quality policy leadership and development, supporting GM's strategic direction around the delivery of public services, reform, and prevention as part of GM Live Well. The post holder will be responsible for developing GM-wide policy related to public services, prevention, and Live Well GM, focusing on formal public services and system enablers at both GM and national levels.

This role involves working across all GM localities and supporting outward-facing work related to public services and reform across MCAs and future devolution initiatives around prevention and public services.

This includes contributing to the delivery of the GM Growth and Prevention Plan and the Live Well delivery Plan. The post holder will also work as part of the wider Live Well GM team and Reform Directorate, leading key aspects of implementation that translate strategic ambitions into tangible on-the-ground changes.

To achieve GM's ambitions around Public Service Reform, Prevention, and Live Well GM, the role requires building strong relationships and working across stakeholders at local, GM, and national levels, including GMCA directorates, NHS GM, GM LAs, GMP, VCSFE, other MCAs, national think tanks, and UKG where relevant.

As an employer, GMCA includes key strategic functions and service providers such as GMFRS, Waste and Resources, Environment, Work and Skills, Research, Public Sector Reform, Police, Crime and Criminal Justice, Homelessness, the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub, and the Commissioning Hub.

We value diversity and aim to recruit a workforce that reflects our diverse communities. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, disability, Trans status, Non-binary identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We have policies to ensure fair treatment and reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants.

To learn more about working with us, visit: https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/

Our offer:

We offer a competitive package, details of which can be found here: Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Home | greater.jobs

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This role is part of GMCA’s hybrid working scheme, combining office and remote work, tailored to business needs and individual preferences.