Strategy & Partnerships Lead (Project)

Salt Digital Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 78,000 - 106,000; Part time

Job summary

Salt Digital Recruitment seeks a Strategy & Partnerships Lead (Project) for a 12-week assignment in London. The role is hybrid and pays £500 per day Inside IR35.

You will lead the development and delivery of major strategies, produce executive-facing documents, and inform decisions using data and policy analysis. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in strategy within public sector settings, strong policy understanding, and a track record of influencing senior stakeholders and shaping

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading strategy development in the public sector or large organisations.
• Strong understanding of local government, public policy and public service reform.
• Experience producing strategic reports and briefings for senior leaders.
• Ability to analyse complex information and communicate recommendations clearly.
• Experience engaging residents, partners and stakeholders in co-production of policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of major corporate and cross-cutting strategies.
• Produce high-quality reports, briefings, presentations and strategic documents for senior leaders.
• Use data, resident insight and policy analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
• Monitor national and regional policy developments and produce options appraisals and recommendations.
• Support the development of corporate priorities, transformation programmes and financial sustainability objectives.
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders, government departments, partner organisations and sector networks.
• Work collaboratively with residents, Members, services and external partners to shape future policy direction.
• Drive innovation and contribute to organisational change and improvement initiatives.
• Translate complex policy and strategic issues into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Provide mentoring and line management support to a Strategy Lead.
• Manage multiple strategic projects and competing priorities effectively.

Skills

PowerPoint

Stakeholder management

Political awareness

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Report writing

Job description

Strategy & Partnerships Lead (Project) 12 weeks | London | Hybrid | £500 per day (Inside IR35)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of major corporate and cross-cutting strategies
• Produce high-quality reports, briefings, presentations and strategic documents for senior leaders and elected Members
• Use data, research, resident insight and policy analysis to inform strategic decision-making
• Monitor national and regional policy developments and produce options appraisals and recommendations
• Support the development of corporate priorities, transformation programmes and financial sustainability objectives
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders, government departments, partner organisations and sector networks
• Work collaboratively with residents, Members, services and external partners to shape future policy direction
• Drive innovation and contribute to organisational change and improvement initiatives
• Translate complex policy and strategic issues into clear, actionable recommendations
• Provide mentoring and line management support to a Strategy Lead
• Manage multiple strategic projects and competing priorities effectively

Essential Experience

• Significant experience leading strategy development within a complex public sector environment
• Strong understanding of local government, public policy and public service reform
• Experience producing strategic reports and briefings for Executive Directors, Cabinet Members, Chief Executives or equivalent senior stakeholders
• Proven ability to analyse complex information and communicate recommendations clearly and effectively
• Experience engaging residents, partners and stakeholders in the co-production of policy and strategy
• Strong knowledge of horizon scanning, policy development and options appraisal techniques
• Experience operating successfully within politically sensitive environments

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent written communication and report-writing skills
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing abilities
• High level of political awareness and sensitivity
• Advanced analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Strong presentation and PowerPoint skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• Innovative approach to strategy, policy and organisational improvement
• Ability to build effective relationships across organisational boundaries

Important Information

• Local government or wider public sector experience is preferred
• Applicants must be UK residents. No visa sponsorship or visa options are available for this role
• This role is hybrid working, with no fully remote option
• Occasional attendance at meetings outside normal working hours may be required
• Rates depend on experience and client requirements