Strategic Director, Border & Legal Migration Policy

Government Recruitment Service; Croydon; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A government body is seeking a pivotal leader to shape and deliver policy outcomes supporting the UK's border and immigration goals. This role involves leading a directorate of 150 people, ensuring policies are effective and evidence-based, and driving innovation across the system. Ideal candidates will have proven leadership skills, a strategic mindset, and experience in a high-profile environment. Responsibilities include overseeing complex policy, fostering team development, and ensuring operational deliverability.

Qualifications

• Proven leader with experience in leading large teams in a high-profile environment.
• Ability to balance immediate priorities with long-term strategy.
• Commitment to evidence-based policy and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Accountability for policy and legislation design within the borders and immigration system.
• Lead the Future Border and Immigration System programme to deliver reforms.
• Inspire and develop a diverse team while driving delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Evidence-based policy

Innovation

Operational excellence

Job description

A government body is seeking a pivotal leader to shape and deliver policy outcomes supporting the UK's border and immigration goals. This role involves leading a directorate of 150 people, ensuring policies are effective and evidence-based, and driving innovation across the system. Ideal candidates will have proven leadership skills, a strategic mindset, and experience in a high-profile environment. Responsibilities include overseeing complex policy, fostering team development, and ensuring operational deliverability.