Regional Health & Employability Policy Lead

Durham County Council; Fir Tree; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham County Council is seeking a Principal Health and Employability Policy Manager to lead development and delivery of health and employability strategies aligned with regional priorities. You will translate evidence and stakeholder insight into robust policy, influence national discussions, and provide high-quality advice to senior leaders.

The role includes line management and shaping a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop health and employability strategies and policies.
• Experience translating evidence and stakeholder insight into policy.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of health and employability policies.
• Build relationships with local, regional and national partners.
• Provide high-quality advice and briefings to senior leaders and boards.
• Line-manage and develop team members to foster high performance.

Skills

Policy development

Strategic influencing

Stakeholder engagement

Line management

Project delivery

Analytical thinking

Communication

Budget management

Job description

Durham County Council is seeking a Principal Health and Employability Policy Manager to lead development and delivery of health and employability strategies aligned with regional priorities. You will translate evidence and stakeholder insight into robust policy, influence national discussions, and provide high-quality advice to senior leaders.

The role includes line management and shaping a high-performing team.