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Strategy & Partnerships Lead
A leading London local authority is seeking an experienced Strategy & Partnerships Lead to support the development and delivery of high-impact corporate and cross-cutting strategies.
This is a senior strategic role working across the organisation to shape policy direction, support transformation priorities, and provide clear, evidence-based advice to senior stakeholders. The successful candidate will bring strong public sector strategy experience, excellent political awareness, and the ability to translate complex policy issues into clear, practical recommendations.
Role Details
- Type: Contract
- Duration: 12 weeks
- Rate: £500 per day (Inside IR35)
- Location: London
- Working Pattern: Hybrid
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Target Start Date: 28 September 2026
- Target End Date: 20 December 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and delivery of major corporate and cross-cutting strategies
- Produce high-quality reports, briefings, presentations, and strategic documents for senior leaders and elected Members
- Use data, research, resident insight, and policy analysis to inform strategic decision-making
- Monitor national and regional policy developments and produce options appraisals and recommendations
- Support the development of corporate priorities, transformation programmes, and financial sustainability objectives
- Engage and influence senior stakeholders, government departments, partner organisations, and sector networks
- Work collaboratively with residents, Members, services, and external partners to shape future policy direction
- Drive innovation and contribute to organisational change and improvement initiatives
- Translate complex policy and strategic issues into clear, actionable recommendations
- Provide mentoring and line management support to a Strategy Lead
- Manage multiple strategic projects and competing priorities effectively
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Essential Experience
- Significant experience leading strategy development within a complex public sector environment
- Strong understanding of local government, public policy, and public service reform
- Experience producing strategic reports and briefings for Executive Directors, Cabinet Members, Chief Executives, or equivalent senior stakeholders
- Proven ability to analyse complex information and communicate recommendations clearly and effectively
- Experience engaging residents, partners, and stakeholders in the co-production of policy and strategy
- Strong knowledge of horizon scanning, policy development, and options appraisal techniques
- Experience operating successfully within politically sensitive environments
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Skills & Competencies
- Excellent written communication and report-writing skills
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing abilities
- High level of political awareness and sensitivity
- Advanced analytical and strategic thinking skills
- Strong presentation and PowerPoint skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
- Innovative approach to strategy, policy, and organisational improvement
- Ability to build effective relationships across organisational boundaries
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be an experienced local government or public sector strategy and policy professional who is comfortable operating at a senior level. You will be able to influence stakeholders across organisational boundaries, work confidently within a political environment, and translate complex policy issues into clear strategic outcomes that improve services for residents.
Important Information
- Local government or wider public sector experience is preferred
- Applicants must be UK residents
- No visa sponsorship or visa options are available for this role
- This role is hybrid working, with no fully remote option
- Occasional attendance at meetings outside normal working hours may be required
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