Policy and Performance Manager

Summary: The Policy and Performance Manager will play a crucial role in a public sector organisation's Corporate Strategy team, focusing on the development and management of strategic performance and policy frameworks. This position requires strong analytical and communication skills to produce reports and engage with senior stakeholders effectively. The role is temporary ongoing with the potential for permanent placement, requiring one day per week in the office. The successful candidate will contribute to the organisation's alignment with sector developments and strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the organisation’s policy and strategy frameworks, ensuring up-to-date documentation and alignment with corporate strategy.
• Lead strategic performance coordination, producing high-quality reports and dashboards for executive and board-level audiences.
• Coordinate the business planning and budgeting process, maintaining guidance and supporting strategic alignment across teams.
• Conduct horizon scanning to monitor external developments and inform internal strategy.
• Co-ordinate responses to government consultations and facilitate engagement with sector bodies and strategic networks.
• Produce annual reports on Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I).
• Provide analytical and strategic support to senior leaders, influencing corporate planning and performance.

Key Skills:

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent), ideally with a relevant professional qualification in business, strategy, or data analysis.
• Significant experience in corporate strategy, policy development, and performance reporting in large or complex organisations.
• Proven analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present complex data clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Excellent written communication skills for drafting reports and briefings.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, particularly at senior and executive levels.

Salary (Rate): 30.51

City: Ealing

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other