The role
The Role
During Covid-19, Southwark Council has created and reshaped services, supported local businesses and worked with many partners in a spirit of collaboration, underpinned by our values to support those in the greatest need. As the borough moves to recovery, it is important that this is done at pace, with sensitivity and care, to deliver the change needed to secure long term renewal.
To support change and renewal, we are looking for a Strategy and Partnerships Manager to provide leadership and direction for the delivery of the Council’s change and transformation strategy. The work will be fast paced, diverse and dynamic with the role extending across all of our council services and those of our partners. The possibilities are endless – starting with you.
With Resilience, Political awareness and Sensitivity you will:
- Be the key contact for the Council, government departments, external partners and agencies to build and maintain networks of strategic influence.
- Command authority and be comfortable leading change and be responsible for the management of a small team of staff and matrix management of the programme of project delivery.
- Establish effective relationships with key stakeholders across the Council and the wider community to create a positive impact on the Council’s approach to supporting change and renewal.
- Use your strategic skills to see the possibilities on the horizon and your analytical skills to take a forensic approach to improve our achievements.
- Develop an effective council-wide framework that includes local change, transformation and partnership objectives.
About You
You will have a strong understanding of strategic planning; experience of managing significant programmes of policy and strategy development; and a track record of developing, reviewing, implementing and evaluating policies which have a significant impact on organisational performance. Personal commitment, drive and curiosity are also key to being successful in this role.
We are excited to invest in the right candidate with:
- A strong customer focus.
- Exceptional analytical, judgement and decision making skills.
- An understanding of the key political, social and economic issues that affect Inner London and the role of local government, or, an in-depth understanding of the current issues affecting change and transformation strategy and delivery in an inner-city environment.
- A successful track record of innovating change, developing, reviewing and implementing policies that significantly impact on organisational performance, service design and delivery.
- An appropriate degree or relevant professional qualification to degree level.
Application Process
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply online with your up to date CV and a supporting statement the equivalent length of 2 x A4 pages. Using the person specification to address the shortlisting criteria, which can be found in the job description attached below.
If you want to make a difference at a local level, apply to Southwark Council today.
Additional salary details
In addition to the grade 14 salary, this role is eligible for JNC benefit, currently set at £2724 per annum, pro-rata.
Recruitment timetable
Closing date: Monday 20 July 2020; 23:59
Assessments: Friday 24 July 2020
Interviews: Friday 31 July 2020
(COVID-19) - information for job applicants Southwark Council are following the most recent Government guidelines surrounding Corona virus. During this period, we still look forward to receiving your application and if you are shortlisted, we will be conducting interviews and assessment remotely via video link. Details will be confirmed via email.
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