We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Tower Hamlets to assist with the appointment of a Strategy & Policy Lead, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £31.35 - £41.00 per Hour

Responsibilities:

• Actively contribute to the leadership of the council in a way that promotes a one organisation approach.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and communities to ensure the council and the directorate strategic priorities are effectively implemented.
• Promote equality among all staff and ensure that services are delivered in a non-discriminatory way, that is inclusive of all disadvantaged groups.
• Promote sustainability, including encouraging a culture of innovation and accountability amongst all council staff.
• Lead and participate in all service / team activities and ensure that these are aligned to the councils corporate priorities and outcomes, as set out in the Strategic Plan.

• Relevant professional qualification or equivalent experience in particular leading the coordination of functions in the corporate centre or directorates
• A demonstrable expert understanding of the national and local social and economic context for, and operations of social and public policy related to VCS/Cohesion/Engagement/Consultation

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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