Strategy & Improvement Lead

We are recruiting for a Strategy & Improvement Lead to join our Corporate Strategy & Partnerships Service.

About the Role

Tower Hamlets is a borough with a proud history of standing up to injustice and supporting one another through tough times. It’s in this spirit that residents and local organisations came together to shape our new shared vision, Our Tower Hamlets 2035, The vision sets out five bold ambitions to create a borough where everyone can live a good life and reach their full potential.

We’re looking for a dynamic and collaborative Strategy & Improvement Lead to help deliver this vision. You’ll lead the council’s work in building and strengthening relationships across the borough – from anchor institutions and businesses to voluntary and community groups – to drive forward our shared ambitions.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a borough-wide movement for change, helping to shape how we work together, tackle inequality, and improve lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Mobilise partnerships - To deliver the Our Tower Hamlets 2035 ambitions, working across sectors to develop shared solutions to complex challenges.
• Build and broker relationships - With anchor institutions, businesses, community organisations, and residents to co-design and deliver impactful initiatives.
• Coordinate strategic partnerships – Managing the Partnership Executive Group bringing together key stakeholders to improve Tower Hamlets.
• Strengthening partnerships – Support strategic partnerships to ensure they are aligned with the boroughs vision, operating effectively and measuring their impact.
• Represent the Council - In key forums and partnerships to shape policy and attract investment into the borough.
• Enable neighbourhood working - Supporting services and communities to collaborate locally and tailor support to the needs of each area.
• Translate strategic priorities into action - Helping partners and services align their work with the vision and deliver real change on the ground.
• Team leadership – Managing the Council’s strategic partnership function and the partnership team.

About You

You’ll bring:

• A deep understanding of the strategic challenges facing Tower Hamlets and a commitment to the Our Tower Hamlets 2035 vision.
• Strong political awareness and the ability to navigate complex organisational and stakeholder environments.
• Proven experience of enabling and driving cross-sector collaborations that deliver social impact.
• Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Confidence in using data and insight to inform strategy and solve problems.
• Clear and compelling communication skills, with the ability to write for different audiences.
• A passion for community-led change and a belief in the power of partnership working.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary of £62,742 - £66,084.

• Local Government Pension Scheme membership.

• Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas.

• Flexible and agile working to support work–life balance.

• Staff money-saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans).

• Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways.

Benefits

Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.