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<h4>The Role</h4>Do you have experience in adult social care and leading high-impact service improvements? Are you passionate about using research, policy, and strategy to drive better outcomes for vulnerable adults?If yes, we have the perfect role for you!Our Performance, Development and Quality (PDQ) Team is looking for a dedicated and experienced Senior Policy and Strategy Lead to join us and help shape the future of Adult Social Care in Southwark.About the Role:As Senior Policy and Strategy Lead, you’ll play a central role in driving service improvement and innovation across Adult Social Care. You will:<ul><li>Lead and manage strategic projects, research, and policy development to improve services and outcomes.</li><li>Provide expert advice and intelligence to senior managers and council leaders to ensure services remain compliant and future-focused.</li><li>Support and embed policy changes across operational teams through clear communication and implementation planning.</li><li>Proactively research and share best practice to ensure Southwark remains at the forefront of adult social care policy and delivery.</li><li>Deputise for the Service Manager (PDQ) when required and manage a small team to deliver high-quality project outcomes.</li></ul>About You:We’re looking for someone with:<ul><li>Significant experience in adult social care policy, strategy, or service development.</li><li>Proven ability to deliver complex projects and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Strong political awareness and the ability to translate national policy into local action.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex issues to a wide range of audiences.</li><li>Experience of leading, motivating, and supporting staff.</li><li>Strong IT and project management skills to support evidence-based decision-making.</li></ul>About the Team:You’ll be part of Southwark’s Performance, Development and Quality Team, which plays a vital role in shaping and improving Adult Social Care services. Our vision is to enable people with care and support needs, and their carers, to live healthy, independent, and fulfilling lives in their communities.We’re committed to innovation, collaboration, and using evidence and research to inform practice. As a key member of the team, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, influence change at a strategic level, and develop your own expertise in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.Contact Information:For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sarah Bullman at <a href="mailto:Sarah.Bullman@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sarah.Bullman@southwark.gov.uk</a>.Additional Information:This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits</a> page.<h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Advert close date: 11:59pm on 14th September 2025Shortlisting date/s: w/c 15th September 2025Interview date/s: 25th September 2025The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2593897&amp;ptId=107079" target="_blank">Senior Policy and Strategy Lead 230124.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Southwark Council

Senior Policy and Strategy Lead

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We only accept online applications. If you require access to a computer and/or the internet, you can use our facilities free of charge at The Amelia Scott. Please call ahead to book an appointment Tel. 01892 554171.
Please follow the link below to submit your application.
Equal Opportunities
Tunbridge Wells – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Safeguarding
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.



Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about transparency and public service? Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is looking for a proactive and confident&nbsp;Access to Information &amp; Complaints Officer&nbsp;to join our Corporate Governance team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the Council meets its legal obligations under the&nbsp;Freedom of Information Act 2000,&nbsp;Environmental Information Regulations 2004, and the&nbsp;Data Protection Act 1998, while also supporting the Council’s complaints and performance management processes.
<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3>
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<li>Act as the first point of contact for all access to information requests.</li>
<li>Log, coordinate, and respond to FOI, EIR, and Subject Access Requests, ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines.</li>
<li>Redact and assess information for disclosure, applying exemptions where necessary.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate records and produce performance statistics on information requests and complaints.</li>
<li>Manage and update the Council’s Transparency pages, publication scheme, and disclosure log.</li>
<li>Support the final stage of the Council’s complaints process and liaise with the Local Government Ombudsman.</li>
<li>Assist with corporate performance and risk reporting.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What We’re Looking For</h3>
<h4>Essential Experience:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Experience handling complaints and customer feedback.</li>
<li>Strong administrative background.</li>
<li>Proven ability to meet tight deadlines in a complex environment.</li>
<li>Experience working in a politically sensitive setting.</li>
<li>Previous experience dealing with FOI requests or applying relevant sections of the FOI or Data Protection Acts.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Qualifications &amp; Training:</h4>
<ul>
<li>A-Level education (or equivalent) is essential.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Knowledge &amp; Skills:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft 365 (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive).</li>
<li>Ideally, experience using a case management system.</li>
<li>Strong interest in the transparency agenda and public access to information.</li>
<li>Awareness of relevant legislation (FOI, DPA, EIR).</li>
<li>High standard of literacy and numeracy.</li>
<li>Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.</li>
<li>Ability to produce high-quality written correspondence and manage multiple priorities.</li>
<li>Strong customer service skills and the ability to handle sensitive or distressed customers with diplomacy and calm.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Personal Attributes:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Confident, enthusiastic, and self-motivated.</li>
<li>Able to work independently and as part of a team.</li>
<li>Comfortable building relationships with colleagues at all levels.</li>
<li>Customer-focused with a commitment to service excellence.</li>
</ul>
What We Offer:
<ul>
<li>22 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 27 after 5 years’ continuous service</li>
<li>Membership to Local Government Pension Scheme with 19.7% employer contribution</li>
<li>Career development and training opportunities</li>
<li>Access to eye care vouchers and VDU Glasses</li>
<li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li>
<li>Access to EAP Services 24/7</li>
</ul>
Closing date: 7 September 2025&nbsp;
Interview date: TBC

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Corporate Governance Assistant

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<h2>Communities &amp; Skills</h2>
Collaborative, open, inclusive and fair - we work with and through partners to ensure Londoners can shape healthy, empowered and productive lives. Communities and Skills is led by Executive Director, Tunde Olayinka and is comprised of the following units: Civil Society &amp; Sport, Communities &amp; Social Policy, Group Public Health Unit, Skills and Employment and Health, Children and Young Londoners.
<h2>About the team</h2>
London has the potential to become the world’s healthiest global city. The Mayor wants all Londoners to have the best opportunities to live a long life in good health. If we are to achieve this, we all need to play our part in tackling the causes of poor health, and we all need to commit to making London a healthier, fairer city, where nobody’s health suffers because of who they are, or where they live.
The GLA Group Public Health Unit is a shared service, established to ensure the GLA Group plays its part in keeping Londoners safe from threats to heath, preventing ill health, and reducing health inequalities.&nbsp; The Unit is hosted by the GLA and serves the Mayor, Assembly and GLA, TfL, MOPAC and VRU, LFC and OPDC.&nbsp; It works closely with the Health, Children and Young Londoners Unit to support the Mayor’s voice on health, underpinned by the Mayor’s statutory duty to develop a health inequalities strategy for London.&nbsp; The Units supports health in all policies and health resilience across the Mayor’s strategies, mandates and delivery plans for the capital. &nbsp;
<h2>
 About the role</h2>
We are looking for an outstanding public health policy and strategy officer to support a portfolio of work that improves the health and wellbeing of Londoners.
Your role will support the Public Health Consultants, each of whom will have their own portfolio of work with GLA group functional body stakeholders delivering the Group’s agreed priorities, including the GLA Group ‘Health in All Policies’ (HiAP) programme and relevant Mayoral commitments.&nbsp;&nbsp;
This post will be primarily focused on housing and planning related activity. Whilst experience in this area is an advantage, it is not a requirement. You will lead on drafting required documentation and briefings, developing, maintaining and ensuring delivery of project plans, planning and setting up meetings, liaising with a wide range of senior colleagues across partner organisations.
We are a small team and you will also work closely with the GLA Group Director of Public Health and the wider team to deliver the Mayor’s priorities this includes contributing to the health in all policies skills programme and health resilience work.
 This role is based at London Fire Brigade’s Head Office (Union Street SE1 0LL).

<h2>What your day will look like</h2>
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<li>Support the implementation and embedding of the GLA Group Public Health function, including contributing to planning and project management of work.</li>
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<li>Lead, contribute to and coordinate input from others to projects and briefings, on behalf of the public health team, as relevant to the Public Health Consultants’ portfolios. This could include identifying, monitoring, analysing and interpreting data and information from a wide range of sources under the managerial guidance of the consultant.</li>
</ol>
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<li>Be responsible for the scoping and development of other related public health projects identified in response to changes in Mayoral policy and ambition, GLA Group priorities, government policy direction, changes in the health and care system, public health needs or in other relevant areas of public policy.</li>
</ol>
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<li>Coordinate and contribute to various corporate processes, developing, maintaining and ensuring delivery of project plans as appropriate, planning and setting up meetings, liaising with a wide range of senior colleagues and, as part of a virtual team, working with partner organisations as required.</li>
</ol>
<ol>
<li>Realise the benefits of London’s diversity by promoting and enabling equality of opportunities and promoting the diverse needs and aspirations of London’s communities, particularly in the context of the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on some of those communities.</li>
</ol>
<h2>Skills, knowledge and experience</h2>
To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:
<ul>
<li>An understanding of the issues associated with working in a complex political environment and the ability to negotiate and broker consensus within an organisation.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Understanding of the public health system and public health principles and practice is desirable, although applicants with strong transferable skills and experience will be considered.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Substantial experience of co-ordinating work across a number of stakeholders working in a partnership environment, which could include public sector agencies, voluntary and community groups and the private sector.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Good drafting skills, with the ability to produce or contribute to the production of concise, clear papers (in Word and PowerPoint format) for a range of meetings, committees and Boards.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Experience of working in multiple-project programmes and ensuring they deliver results on target and within budget, with first-hand experience of negotiation and monitoring issues and risks and effective monitoring and evaluation processes/ systems.</li>
</ul>
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<li>A qualification related to public health, or equivalent related experience, is desirable.&nbsp; 
</li>
</ul>
The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/gla_competency_framework_hr_28june2021.pdf" target="_blank">GLA Competency Framework</a>
<h2>
 How to apply</h2>
If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:
<ul>
<li>Up to date CV</li>
<li>Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert.</li>
</ul>
 Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘CV and Cover Letters’ section’ of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.
 Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., “CV – applicant name - 012345)
 As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination.&nbsp;
<h2>
 If you have questions about the role</h2>
If you wish to hear more about the role, the hiring manager Janani Arulrajah Consultant in Public Health GLA Group Public Health Unit, will be holding information sessions on Thursday 4th Sept 3-3.45pm and Tuesday 9th Sept 12-12.45pm. Please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Susan.Crisp@london.gov.uk" target="_blank">Susan.Crisp@london.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;to attend.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the&nbsp;<a href="mailto:glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk" target="_blank">glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;who support the GLA with recruitment.
<h2>Assessment process</h2>
Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.
If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview and assessment.
The interview and assessment dates will be in week commencing 13th October 2025. &nbsp;
A written test will be emailed to shortlisted candidates Monday 13th October in the morning for completion within one hour. Interviews will be later that week, in-person.
<h2>Equality, diversity and inclusion</h2>
London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
 We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
 We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.&nbsp;
 Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.
<h2>Benefits</h2>
GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.
 In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.
<h2>Additional Information</h2>

Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening.&nbsp;
<h2>More Support</h2>
If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:resourcingteam@london.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcingteam@london.gov.uk</a>.
The GLA is proud to be a Level 2: Disability Confident employer. We are committed to becoming a more inclusive and accessible organisation and creating a truly inclusive and accessible workplace and culture for our disabled staff. We have named Disability Equality as a key corporate priority within our EDI Strategy. We welcome and encourage applications from disabled applicants. Should you wish to opt into the scheme, please let us know during your application.

Public Health Policy and Strategy Officer

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<h2>Good Growth Directorate&nbsp;</h2>
Good Growth is responsible for delivering and implementing the Mayor’s environment, transport and economic strategies and for the effective implementation of the London Plan. The Directorate is also responsible for regeneration (where the programme is not housing led), enterprise, growth, capital projects and design work.
<h2>About the team</h2>
The&nbsp;Culture, Creative Industries and 24 Hour London Unit, in partnership with teams across the Greater London Authority (GLA), is leading an exciting new government-backed pilot to establish&nbsp;strategic licensing powers for the Mayor of London. This high-profile initiative is a cornerstone of the Government’s and Mayor’s shared growth agenda—unlocking opportunities for London’s hospitality, cultural and nighttime economies.
<h2>About the role</h2>
Join Us in Shaping London’s Licensing Future
We’re looking for&nbsp;a&nbsp;dynamic and driven Principal Policy Officer&nbsp;to drive forward the delivery of this major project. You’ll be at the heart of a fast-paced, cross-organisational effort to design and implement new licensing powers covering&nbsp;alcohol, pavement use, and major events—with the ambition to launch by&nbsp;April 2026.
This is a unique opportunity to:
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Shape a new policy and regulatory function&nbsp;within the GLA</li>
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Drive innovation&nbsp;in how licensing supports London’s economic and cultural vibrancy</li>
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Work with senior stakeholders&nbsp;across government, industry, and the city</li>
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Make a visible impact&nbsp;on how London works, plays, and grows</li>
</ul>
If you thrive in leading complex programmes, enjoy working across policy and delivery, and want to be part of something transformative for London -&nbsp;we want to hear from you.

Job purpose:
The Culture, Creative Industries and 24 Hour London Unit, with teams across the GLA, will oversee and enable the development and delivery of a substantial new pilot to establish strategic licensing powers for the Mayor of London. In order to ensure that this project is prioritised, funded and delivered at pace, a Principal Policy Officer is required. 
 
Reporting to the 24 Hour London Manager, the Principal Policy Officer will contribute to driving forward implementation of new policy and policy engagement for the Strategic Licensing Project and 24 Hour London team’s work. 

The project team will work with all London boroughs, the Metropolitan Police, industry and other key partners in designing and implementing a new Strategic Licensing Policy and powers. They will pilot a new Licensing Service that will improve licensing practice and partnership working across London, increasing economic impact, and creating a regional pilot that can influence national policy.

This role will require senior level stakeholder relationship management and co-ordination of collective delivery of the team’s objectives through cross-organisational working with other teams within the GLA and the GLA Group, as well as with a wider stakeholder base.&nbsp;

Principal accountabilities
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To provide leadership, design and oversight and updating of a new policy area, in partnership with senior stakeholders, including up-to-date awareness of any relevant legislative, technical and policy changes including research and related insights.&nbsp;
</li>
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<li>
Manage a range of associated projects and programmes carried out either internally or externally, including procuring and managing consultants and contractors. These may include contributing to consultations, designing and delivering external training and engagement programmes, and providing policy advice and ongoing case work support to the new service area.&nbsp;&nbsp;
</li>
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<li>
Establish and maintain systems and processes for ensuring the implementation of policies and the effective delivery of key projects.&nbsp;
</li>
</ol>
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Establish, maintain and manage strong working relationships with senior level stakeholders within and outside the GLA by engaging with a wide variety of people from public and private organisations across the relevant sectors, including culture, local, regional and national government and hospitality, and represent the GLA in a variety of forums.&nbsp;
</li>
</ol>
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<li>
Oversee, quality assure, coordinate and contribute to advice and responses to questions and correspondence, written and oral, to the Mayor and his staff, senior managers, Members of the Assembly, and Functional Bodies, GLA staff, government departments, London-based and national organisations on policy-related matters, making recommendations on policy options.&nbsp;
</li>
</ol>
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<li>
Present the results of the work on the Mayor’s policies, objectives and concerns at conferences, seminars and meetings to external bodies and organisations.&nbsp;&nbsp;
</li>
</ol>
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<li>
Manage project and programme resources allocated to the job in accordance with the Authority’s policies and Code of Ethics and Standards.&nbsp;
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</ol>
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<li>
Realise the benefits of London’s diversity by promoting and enabling equality of opportunities and promoting the diverse needs and aspirations of London’s communities.&nbsp;&nbsp;
</li>
</ol>
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Realise the benefits of a flexible approach to work in undertaking the duties and responsibilities of this job, and participating in multi-disciplinary, cross-department and cross-organisational groups and project teams.&nbsp;
</li>
</ol>
Accountable to:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;24 Hour London Manager&nbsp;&nbsp;
Accountable for:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Staff and resources allocated to the post&nbsp;&nbsp;
Key Contacts:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;24 Hour London team, own Unit, Central Intelligence Unit, Digital Experience Unit, Planning and teams across the GLA, TfL, the Met Police, Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime, central Government, regional Mayoral Combined Authorities, London Boroughs, businesses and Business Improvement Districts.&nbsp;
Person Specification&nbsp;
Technical requirements/experience/qualifications&nbsp;
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<li>Experience of achieving impact in the field of policy development, particularly related to complex projects in a political setting. Experience in the field of licensing or 24 Hour London policy is highly desirable.</li>
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A track record of managing multiple projects and project teams successfully and delivering results on target and within budget.&nbsp;
</li>
</ol>
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Evidence of success in undertaking project-based work and preparing clear, concise and influential reports, analysing research, delivering presentations and briefings on complex and sensitive issues for a range of different audiences.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
</li>
</ol>
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<li>Strong organisational and planning skills including experience of, procurement and managing consultants, operating in highly pressured and complex environments.  </li>
</ol>
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Experience of senior level stakeholder engagement. &nbsp;
</li>
</ol>
Behavioural competencies&nbsp;
Building and Managing Relationships&nbsp;
… is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people, sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Level 3 Indicators of Effective Performance&nbsp;
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Actively engages partners and encourages others to build relationships that support GLA objectives&nbsp;
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</ul>
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<li>
Understands and recognises the contributions that staff at all levels make to delivering priorities&nbsp;
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</ul>
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Proactively manages partner relationships, preventing or resolving any conflict&nbsp;
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Adapts style to work effectively with partners, building consensus, trust and respect.&nbsp;
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Delivers objectives by bringing together diverse stakeholders to work effectively in partnership&nbsp;
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</ul>
Communicating and Influencing &nbsp;
… is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate and engage with us. &nbsp;
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Level 3 Indicators of Effective Performance &nbsp;
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Encourages and supports teams in engaging in transparent and inclusive communication &nbsp;
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</ul>
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Influences others and gains buy-in using compelling, well thought through arguments &nbsp;
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Negotiates effectively to deliver GLA priorities &nbsp;
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</ul>
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Synthesises the complex viewpoints of others, recognises where compromise is necessary and brokers agreement &nbsp;
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Advocates positively for the GLA both within and outside the organisation. &nbsp;
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</ul>
Research and Analysis&nbsp;
… is gathering intelligence (information, opinion and data) from varied sources, making sense of it, testing its validity and drawing conclusions that can lead to practical benefits. &nbsp;
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Level 3 Indicators of Effective Performance &nbsp;
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Expands networks to gain new information sources for research and policy development &nbsp;
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Identifies and implements methods to ensure intelligence is of a high quality &nbsp;
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</ul>
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Encourages others to analyse data from different angles, using multiple perspectives to identify connections and new insights &nbsp;
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</ul>
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Tailors research investment in line with likely impact for Londoners and policy priorities &nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
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Retains a bigger picture view, ensuring research recommendations are appropriate and practical for the GLA and its stakeholders &nbsp;
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</ul>
Planning and Organising&nbsp;
… is thinking ahead; managing time, priorities and risk; and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a high standard.&nbsp;
Level 3 Indicators of Effective Performance &nbsp;
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Monitors allocation of resources, anticipating changing requirements that may impact work delivery&nbsp;
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</ul>
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Ensures evaluation processes are in place to measure project benefits&nbsp;
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Gains buy-in and commitment to project delivery from diverse stakeholders&nbsp;
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</ul>
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Implements quality measures to ensure directorate output is of a high standard&nbsp;
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Translates political vision into action plans and deliverables&nbsp;
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More information&nbsp;
This is a hybrid role; the postholder will split their time between home working and coming into the office. The main office will be at London Fire Brigade’s Head Office (Union Street, London SE1). The postholder will be expected to occasionally attend events and meetings elsewhere, in particular, City Hall (Kamal Chunchie Way, London E16).&nbsp;
It is a full-time permanent role. The working pattern will be agreed with the postholder.&nbsp;
London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects&nbsp;London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.&nbsp;
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible&nbsp;working arrangements. Reasonable adjustments will be made to working arrangements to accommodate a person with a disability who otherwise would be prevented from undertaking the work.&nbsp;

Reasonable adjustments&nbsp;
Reasonable adjustments will be made to working arrangements to accommodate a person with a disability who otherwise would be prevented from undertaking the work.&nbsp;

The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/gla_competency_framework_hr_28june2021.pdf" target="_blank">GLA Competency Framework</a>
<h2>How to apply&nbsp;</h2>
If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:
<ul>
<li>Up to date CV</li>
<li>Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert.</li>
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Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘CV and Cover Letters’ section’ of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.
Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., “CV – applicant name - 012345)
As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination.&nbsp;
<h2>If you have questions about the role</h2>
If you wish to learn more about the role, there will be a Teams information session at&nbsp;1pm on Tuesday 26 August. This session includes opportunities to ask questions. Afterwards the session will be available as a recording. &nbsp;
Register to attend here&nbsp;<a href="https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MzM3YTdkNDItMzExNy00MDZhLWI1NGYtZTJmYmM5NmEyMDY3%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2230653dea-fb01-4b4c-8ddf-c183f89febfb%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22a2aceb4d-84a3-405c-9dfb-36aed418fb72%22%7d" target="_blank">Join the meeting now</a>
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the&nbsp;<a href="mailto:glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk" target="_blank">glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;who support the GLA with recruitment.
<h2>Assessment process</h2>
Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.
If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.
The interview/assessment dates will be 25 and 29 September 2025.
<h2>Equality, diversity and inclusion</h2>
London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.&nbsp;We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.&nbsp;
Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.
<h2>Benefits</h2>
GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.
In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.
<h2>Additional Information</h2>

Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.gov.uk/find-out-dbs-check" target="_blank">Find out which DBS check is right for your employee - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>
<h2>More Support</h2>
If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:resourcingteam@london.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcingteam@london.gov.uk</a>.
Please note all applications for this vacancy must be submitted via our online recruitment system. We do not accept CVs alone for this role. Please upload a personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words to the ‘Additional Documents’ section of the form, ensuring you address the following technical requirements and competencies in your personal statement. Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. &nbsp; The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA competency framework.
GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.
London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, or disability.&nbsp;
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.&nbsp;
In addition to a good salary package, we offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.

Principal Policy Officer

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Sevenoaks District Council is a high performing local authority with an enviable track record of providing excellent services for its residents.&nbsp;
As our Policy &amp; Performance Manager you’ll support us as we move towards a new future for local government in Kent. You’ll be critical in keeping our Members and most senior officers one step ahead by providing high quality research, analysis and advice.&nbsp;Providing us with the latest insight and the right approach to performance management, you’ll steer us through the changing local government environment.
If you enjoy variety in your work, are an excellent communicator, can demonstrate an excellent understanding of local government and the services we deliver, possess strong research and analytical skills and can take a positive, team working approach to identifying solutions this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career and make a real impact in shaping the future of our Council.
This role will be based at our Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HG. We currently operate a hybrid working model for the majority of our roles where your working time will be divided between the office (2-3 days) and home working (2-3 days).
Do you want to know more about the role? 
Please contact Sarah Carter, PA to Assistant Chief Executive, on 01732 227067 to arrange to speak to Lee Banks, Assistant Chief Executive for further details about the role.&nbsp;
Do you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?
Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Closing date: 7th September 2025 &nbsp;&nbsp;
Interviews: 16th September 2025

Policy & Performance Manager

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Public Health Strategist - Grade 8 - £47,532-£51,522pa &nbsp; London Borough of Havering is looking for a talented and experienced public health strategist to join its Public Health Team. About Us London Borough of Havering is an exciting place to live and work.&nbsp; The third largest London borough, Havering is a collection of distinct communities with their own history and character, set in large areas of green belt.&nbsp; The majority of the workforce works remotely, but where it is necessary for staff to travel to the borough, Havering benefits from excellent transport links into the centre of London, Essex and beyond.&nbsp; The Public Health Team is&nbsp;a friendly, energetic team of people which is passionate about protecting the health of the population and improving health and wellbeing outcomes. About the Job For this &nbsp;post, we keen to hear from candidates with demonstrable experience of working on Healthy Weight, who have the skills and knowledge to take forward the complex programme of work arising from the Havering Healthy Weight Strategy 2024-2029.&nbsp; As a Public Health Strategist, you will apply your knowledge to provide specialist advice and support, contributing to the delivery of priority work streams.&nbsp; You should be familiar with interpreting surveillance data and information, and be confident in communicating and presenting complex information to diverse audiences in a way that different groups can understand.&nbsp; About You You will have demonstrable previous experience working on healthy weight and other related programmes. With a passion for improving population health and wellbeing, you will be enthusiastic about building and working in partnership with stakeholders and communities across Havering. You should have a degree in Public Health or other a relevant subject, or equivalent experience.&nbsp; You should have sound knowledge of public health policy and strategy, needs assessments, literature reviews, epidemiology, health protection and health inequalities, and be able to evidence experience of applying this knowledge in practice.&nbsp; You will be expected to participate in continuing professional development. Please view Job Profile&nbsp;here&nbsp; For an informal discussion about the role, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:publichealth@havering.gov.uk" target="_blank">publichealth@havering.gov.uk</a> using Public Health Strategist as the subject title and providing your phone number, and a member of the team will contact you. The closing date for the receipt of applications is 31 August 2025&nbsp;by 11.59 pm however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interviews dates to be confirmed. Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

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