Head of Policy

We are currently recruiting for a Head of Policy with a Southwest Local Authority.
Location: Southwest

Set-up: 1-2 days onsite

Rate: £350-400 per day via umbrella, inside IR35 (flexible depending on candidate)
Duration: Initial 6-month contract
Hours: Full-time position

Purpose of role

• To lead the Policy Team in setting the strategic direction of the Authority, working with senior leaders (both political and officer) across the organisation and region to ensure regional priorities are clearly articulated and opportunities identified to take these priorities forward
• To provide this leadership function in preparation for a new Mayor

Responsibilities

• To provide leadership for key organisational strategic workstreams including the development of the Local Growth Plan and associated work to develop the routes to delivery of the region’s priorities including making the case to Government for further devolution of powers and allocation of resources to deliver and working with others across the Authority to consider implications for Investment Strategy, development of inward investment pipeline etc.
• To manage complex policy development, and ensure the Authority is influencing Government effectively. For example, the role holder will lead work on future devolution priorities for the region
• To work closely with the Director of Strategy, taking responsibility for new areas of work as they emerge, ensuring clear priorities are developed, appropriate regional and national engagement takes place, and smooth transition arrangements are followed as work transfers to delivery
• The role holder will provide strategic advice to CLT on emerging opportunities the region may want to consider; government priorities and the challenges or opportunities this may create for the MCA. The role holder, working in collaboration with colleagues, will provide CLT with options to co

Requirements

• Excellent knowledge and experience of the national, regional and local policy landscape and the role of devolved Mayoral Authorities
• Significant experience of working in a complex stakeholder environment at a senior level
• Significant experience of leading the development of policy positions to strengthen regional economies and services
• Significant experience of working with and influencing national government

At Venn Group, we endeavour to respond to all applications. However, due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 48 hours please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.