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Job Description Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest &nbsp; Salary: PO12 £79,119 - £85,677&nbsp; Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Working hours per week: 36 Application Deadline: 09/02/2026 Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC &nbsp; Reference: 1982 &nbsp; About Us:&nbsp; Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp; We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp; London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.&nbsp; The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp; &nbsp; About the role:&nbsp; The Head of Strategy &amp; Design plays a vital leadership role at the heart of Mission Waltham Forest, our plan for a more equal borough. The postholder will provide clear strategic direction, insight and design leadership to help the organisation make informed choices in a challenging context and deliver meaningful, measurable improvements for residents. Leading an expert Strategy and Design service, the postholder will ensure strategy, insight and service design are practical tools driving delivery and transformation through the next phase of Mission Waltham Forest. &nbsp; <a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role_Profile_Head_of_Strategy%26DesignPO12.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a> &nbsp; Key Responsibilities:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Lead and manage the strategic and operational activities of Strategy and Design teams to deliver good quality and reliable insight, strategy and service design</li> <li>Establish excellent relationships with the Senior Leadership Team, Political Leadership, staff at all levels, peers, external bodies and all stakeholders.</li> <li>Lead the use of Strategy, Insight &amp; Design across a wide range of complex change programmes &amp; business critical projects&nbsp;</li> <li>Lead and manage the teams responsible for service delivery, ensuring consistently high-quality outputs. To ensure the Council maximises service outcomes in relation to cost.</li> <li>Support the Cabinet, Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to achieve the aims and desired outcomes of the Council by identifying, structuring and solving their most critical strategic issues to improve outcomes for Waltham Forest and its residents.</li> <li>In all areas of work, ensure effective and high-quality engagement and participatory processes are available and accessible for stakeholders across the borough and organisation, such as community groups, Waltham Forest residents, Senior Officers, and Members.</li> </ul> &nbsp; Terms and conditions:&nbsp; The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp;</li> <li> Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp; &nbsp;</li> </ul> How to Apply:&nbsp; Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp; We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp; Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp; To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp; We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp; For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp; Contact Information:&nbsp; If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Dan Gardiner, Assistant Director of Strategy &amp; Design at <a href="mailto:daniel.gardiner@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">daniel.gardiner@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp; Click here for further information on the <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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London Borough Of Waltham Forest

Head of Strategy & Design

Job DescriptionDiscover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.Introduction&nbsp;Do you have experience of working on the development of policy and strategy? Are you comfortable working across a wide range of different areas to help services innovate, improving the way they're delivered?If so, this role could be for you.What’s the role?You'll work in a small, fast paced team providing policy advice and strategic oversight from the centre of the organisation. The role is newly created, and although you'll have the chance to shape responsibilities and make it your own, you can expect to:<ul> <li>Support the creation of new policies within a range of service areas; helping every step of the process from working directly with residents, to drafting new and innovative ideas, to ensuring oversight and effective delivery.</li> <li>Support the delivery of a public affairs strategy, engaging with national and regional bodies as required and collating public affairs work from across the Council to ensure strategic alignment.</li> <li>Work across a range of projects as a representative of the Policy Team, carrying out the necessary research to act as an inhouse expert when required.</li> <li>Coordinate work from across the Council, building relationships with colleagues and collecting data to allow effective reporting on various work strands.</li> <li>Work closely with the Council's Equalities Lead and Disability and Co-Production Policy Officer to ensure the effective delivery of the Council's equality objective.</li></ul>What’s in it for you?Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:<ul> <li>Generous holiday allowance</li> <li>Local Government Pension scheme</li> <li>Flexible working and family friendly policies</li> <li>Season ticket and bicycle loans</li> <li>A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships</li> <li>Supportive staff networks</li></ul>What we’re looking for<ul> <li>Experience of strategy and/or policy development. This doesn't have to be in local government, but you will need to understand how local government works, and what we do.</li> <li>Experience of working with both qualitative and quantitative information, carrying out research and presenting information to senior stakeholders.</li> <li>The ability to work effectively under your own initiative, delivering significant results as part of a small team.</li> <li>Knowledge of public affairs and ideally, how local government can influence national and regional bodies to create change.</li></ul>LocationThe job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, London, SE6 4RU but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work in the office a minimum of two days per week. Additional or specific days may be required depending on work commitments.Further InformationThe recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.<a href="https://lewisham.gov.uk/mayorandcouncil/counciljobs/applying/how-to-apply-for-a-job-with-us" target="_blank">Applicant handbook</a>- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Alex Glanz (Head of Strategy, Policy and the Chief Executive's Office) <a href="mailto:alex.glanz@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">alex.glanz@lewisham.gov.uk</a>Please click <a href="https://www.lewisham.gov.uk/-/media/jobs/PolicyandPublicAffairsOfficer311225" target="_blank">here</a> to view the Job Description and Person SpecificationSalary£44,235 - £45,852 per annum (PO1)N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.DiversityLewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply</a>The Council has a dedicated employment support service, <a href="https://lewisham.gov.uk/lewishamworks" target="_blank">Lewisham Works</a>, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk</a>and an advisor will be in touch with you.The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.Let’s stay connected, follow us on social media:<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjayKyv_-P5AhXpTEEAHQZnCesQFnoECAQQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Flondon-borough-of-lewisham&amp;usg=AOvVaw13wpKtHnV966_uUph3IPHq" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi84tDu_uP5AhUJbcAKHZDFDQsQFnoECAkQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fen-gb.facebook.com%2FLewishamCouncil&amp;usg=AOvVaw1PkBiwCy8tNrQ-3VWV2VDJ" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjNneGW_-P5AhUOTMAKHeoeCtQQ6F56BAgHEAE&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FLewishamCouncil%3Fref_src%3Dtwsrc%255Egoogle%257Ctwcamp%255Eserp%257Ctwgr%255Eauthor&amp;usg=AOvVaw2CaYxWV1ZHoRan3v_FAIEE" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjKlP7I_-P5AhWznVwKHSV0AaUQFnoECAcQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Flewishamcouncil%2F%3Fhl%3Den&amp;usg=AOvVaw36nguD1n5OzUQcM1L0Nvuf" target="_blank">Instagram&nbsp;</a>





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London Borough of Lewisham

Policy and Public Affairs Officer

Job DescriptionDiscover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.Introduction&nbsp;Are you seeking an opportunity to drive policy creation and oversee its development? Do you have experience in Public Affairs and working strategically to set direction within a large organisation?This newly created role will manage a small, fast paced policy function, advising senior leaders and working across all areas of the Council to deliver an exceptional policy and public affairs service.What’s the role?As Lewisham Council's Policy Manager you will:<ul> <li>Create and oversee Policy and Public Affairs strategies.</li> <li>Create and deliver policies within services; organising consultations/ co-production exercises, gathering evidence and piloting programmes of work.</li> <li>Manage a small but high-performing team at the centre of the organisation.</li> <li>Keep up to date with the latest policy ideas and best practice across areas of interest in the public sector, acting as the inhouse expert.</li> <li>Work closely with the Corporate Equalities Lead and Disability and Co-Production Policy Officer to ensure an aligned approach across the Council to Corporate Equalities.</li> <li>Provide policy and strategy advice across the full range of the Council's service areas.</li></ul>What’s in it for you?&nbsp;Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:<ul> <li>Generous holiday allowance</li> <li>Local Government Pension scheme</li> <li>Flexible working and family friendly policies</li> <li>Season ticket and bicycle loans</li> <li>A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships</li> <li>Supportive staff networks</li></ul>What we’re looking forSomeone with extensive experience of strategy and/or policy development. This doesn't have to be in local government, but you will need a strong understanding of how local government works, and the financial and strategic challenges it faces.You'll need knowledge of how to create and implement a public affairs strategy, with an understanding of how local government can influence national and regional bodies.You will have experience managing a high-performing team, developing colleagues and getting the best out of them.LocationThe job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, London, SE6 4RU. We operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work in the office a minimum of two days a week. Further and specific days may be required depending on work commitments.Further informationThe recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.<a href="https://lewisham.gov.uk/mayorandcouncil/counciljobs/applying/how-to-apply-for-a-job-with-us" target="_blank">Applicant handbook</a>&nbsp;- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Alex Glanz (Head of Strategy, Policy and Chief Executive's Office): <a href="mailto:alex.glanz@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">alex.glanz@lewisham.gov.uk</a>Please click <a href="https://www.lewisham.gov.uk/-/media/jobs/PolicyManager311225" target="_blank">here</a> to view the Job Description and Person SpecificationSalary£60,633 - £62,742 per annum (PO7)N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.Diversity&nbsp;Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply</a>The Council has a dedicated employment support service, <a href="https://lewisham.gov.uk/lewishamworks" target="_blank">Lewisham Works</a>, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs.The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.Let’s stay connected, follow us on social media:<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjayKyv_-P5AhXpTEEAHQZnCesQFnoECAQQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Flondon-borough-of-lewisham&amp;usg=AOvVaw13wpKtHnV966_uUph3IPHq" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi84tDu_uP5AhUJbcAKHZDFDQsQFnoECAkQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fen-gb.facebook.com%2FLewishamCouncil&amp;usg=AOvVaw1PkBiwCy8tNrQ-3VWV2VDJ" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjNneGW_-P5AhUOTMAKHeoeCtQQ6F56BAgHEAE&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FLewishamCouncil%3Fref_src%3Dtwsrc%255Egoogle%257Ctwcamp%255Eserp%257Ctwgr%255Eauthor&amp;usg=AOvVaw2CaYxWV1ZHoRan3v_FAIEE" target="_blank">Twitter</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjKlP7I_-P5AhWznVwKHSV0AaUQFnoECAcQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Flewishamcouncil%2F%3Fhl%3Den&amp;usg=AOvVaw36nguD1n5OzUQcM1L0Nvuf" target="_blank">Instagram&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;





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