Strategic Policy & Partnerships Lead

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Policy and Partnerships Manager to lead the corporate policy function and drive strategic partnership work across the borough. You will build a high-impact policy team delivering evidence-led advice to Cabinet and elected members.

You will also lead the Sandwell Together Partnership, collaborating with public, private, voluntary, community and faith sectors to achieve shared outcomes for residents and strengthen the Council's role as a local

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or substantial relevant experience in a similar role.
• Track record of leading policy, strategy or transformational programmes.
• Experience of developing and influencing high-level partnerships across sectors.
• Ability to build credibility with elected members and external stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, communication and report-writing skills.
• Strong leadership with the ability to inspire and deliver through others.
• Political awareness and sound judgement with a focus on residents' outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Leading the Council's corporate policy function and supporting the development of major corporate strategies.
• Providing policy research, analysis, horizon scanning and strategic advice to senior leaders and elected members.
• Driving innovation through evidence-led policy development, data analysis and emerging technologies.
• Leading partnership activity through the Sandwell Together Partnership and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders and anchor institutions.
• Developing strategic plans and delivery programmes that improve outcomes for local communities.
• Building productive relationships with regional and national partners including the West Midlands Combined Authority, neighbouring authorities and government bodies.

Skills

Policy development

Partnership working

Strategic leadership

Analytical skills

Communication & report-writing

Education

Degree-level qualification or substantial relevant experience

Job description

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Policy and Partnerships Manager to lead the corporate policy function and drive strategic partnership work across the borough. You will build a high-impact policy team delivering evidence-led advice to Cabinet and elected members.

You will also lead the Sandwell Together Partnership, collaborating with public, private, voluntary, community and faith sectors to achieve shared outcomes for residents and strengthen the Council's role as a local