Senior Corporate Strategy Officer

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Woking Borough Council values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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Make a Difference. Shape the Future.

Woking is a vibrant borough undergoing significant change. At Woking Borough Council, we are committed to delivering excellent services and responding to the financial and strategic challenges facling local government. We are seeking a highly motivated, forward-thinking Senior Corporate Strategy Officer to join our Commercial Team at Woking Borough Council. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our organisation and helping to deliver real, positive outcomes for our residents, businesses, and communities.

About the Role

As our Senior Corporate Strategy Officer, you will work at the heart of the organisation, providing strategic insight, high-quality analysis, and innovative thinking to support senior leaders and elected members in making informed decisions.

You will help drive the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Council’s key strategic plans, including our Corporate Plan, service strategies, and performance frameworks. You will play a critical role in ensuring alignment across the organisation, promoting a culture of evidence-based decision-making, and supporting our ambition to deliver high-quality, efficient, and responsive services. This role is vital to driving organisational improvement and ensuring Woking Borough Council remains focused, accountable, and responsible in a rapidly changing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the ongoing development and review of the Council’s Corporate Plan and key strategic documents.
• Provide high-quality strategic advice and briefings to senior leaders and elected members to support effective decision-making.
• Undertake horizon scanning, research, and policy development to ensure the Council remains proactive and responsive to emerging challenges/opportunities.
• Support the alignment of corporate strategy with service plans, performance frameworks, and governance arrangements.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a joined-up, partnership approach to delivering our strategic priorities.
• Lead on strategic projects that support organisational improvement, innovation, and transformation.
• Lead on the Council’s corporate risk and business continuity frameworks – ensuring that risks are identified, assessed, monitoried, and reported effectively.
• Monitor and report on progress towards corporate objectives, using data and evidence to support performance management and accountability.

About You

We are looking for someone with excellent strategic thinking, analytical and communication skills, combined with a strong understanding of local government and the challenges and opportunities facing the public sector.

You will have:

• Significant experience in strategy, policy, corporate planning, and performance management, ideally within the public sector.
• Experience in developing and managing corporate risk frameworks, with the ability to translate complex risks into clear actions and assurance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information concisely and with impact.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience of delivering strategic projects and supporting organisational improvement.
• A proactive, collaborative approach with a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.
• A good understanding of the political environment and the role of local government.

Why Join Us?

At Woking Borough Council, we are proud of the work we do to support our communities, and we know our people are our greatest asset. We offer:

• A competitive salary and generous annual leave entitlement.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Access to a local government pension scheme.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.
• A generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month.
• Discounted health and leisure membership.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you are passionate about shaping strategy, driving improvement, and working in a dynamic public sector environment, we would love to hear from you.

English Language Requirement

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for this post. An assessment may be required. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact the Human Resources team.

Who to contact for informal discussion:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Pino Mastromarco, (Head of Commerical, Corporate Strategy and Performance) on pino.mastromarco@woking.gov.uk

Closing Date: 3 August 2025 at 23.59

Interview Date: w/c 11 August 2025