Strategy & Policy Lead, Children's Services

Wokingham Borough Council; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

GP Helpline

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines

Free Onsite Gym

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Local & Lifestyle Discounts

Move through Menopause Course

Sports & Social Group Activities

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking a Strategy & Policy Manager in Shute End, Wokingham. The role leads the development, coordination and quality assurance of strategies across Children’s Services, working with senior leaders to translate policy into clear frameworks and measurable plans.

You will engage with children, families and partners, align transformation activity, and ensure governance and delivery milestones are met. DBS enhanced checks apply. Permanent, full-time role.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education or extensive relevant experience in Children's Services and transformation.
• Experience in developing strategies or policies within Children's Services, education, social care or a related public-sector environment.
• Strong understanding of national policy, legislation, regulatory frameworks and safeguarding responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate development, review and refresh of high-quality strategies across Children's Services.
• Translate policy and reform requirements into practical strategic frameworks, policies and measurable action plans.
• Use data, demographics and performance intelligence to inform strategic decisions and long-term planning.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Policy development

Cross-agency collaboration

Data-informed decision making

Governance and reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree-level education

Job description

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking a Strategy & Policy Manager in Shute End, Wokingham. The role leads the development, coordination and quality assurance of strategies across Children’s Services, working with senior leaders to translate policy into clear frameworks and measurable plans.

You will engage with children, families and partners, align transformation activity, and ensure governance and delivery milestones are met. DBS enhanced checks apply. Permanent, full-time role.