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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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Full time – 37 hours – Fixed term for 23 months We’re looking for a proactive and skilled Research Practitioner to join our Public Health team in a joint role across Reading and West Berkshire Councils, part-funded by the NIHR Specialist Centre for Public Health. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and strengthen the use of research in local government and help address health inequalities through evidence-driven policy and practice. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. About the Role: This unique role offers the chance to influence how local authorities use research to inform service delivery, public health initiatives, and community engagement. You’ll lead on designing and managing research projects, advising on methodology and ethics, supporting workforce development, and building relationships with academic institutions, NHS partners, and community stakeholders. Your work will directly contribute to building research capacity, integrating evidence into Council policy, and promoting inclusive, co-produced research that reflects the voices of under-represented communities. Key responsibilities:
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<li>Champion a culture of research and evaluation within both councils.</li>
<li>Support the Public Health team and wider workforce to become research-active.</li>
<li>Develop partnerships with universities, the NHS, and NIHR infrastructure.</li>
<li>Advise on research design, governance, ethical approval, and dissemination.</li>
<li>Engage communities in research using inclusive and creative methods.</li>
<li>Promote the use of data and evidence to tackle health and social inequalities.</li>
<li>Identify research funding opportunities and support bid development.</li>
<li>Deliver research training and support capacity building across services.</li>
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About you: We’re seeking someone with a strong foundation in research, ideally educated to postgraduate level or with equivalent experience in conducting robust qualitative and quantitative research. You’ll need to demonstrate a solid understanding of research methodologies, project evaluation, and evidence mobilisation, whether gained through academic work, public sector roles, or healthcare settings. Equally important are your communication and collaboration skills. You’ll be confident engaging with a range of stakeholders—from council officers and NHS partners to universities and community groups—translating complex research into accessible insights. You’ll also be comfortable presenting findings in written reports and presentations, tailoring your approach to suit diverse audiences. This role requires someone who is highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities. You’ll bring a keen eye for detail, a commitment to ethical research practices, and a passion for using evidence to drive social change. If you’re enthusiastic about using research to influence public policy and reduce health inequalities, we’d love to hear from you. You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed Our offer: We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment. A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
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<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)</li>
<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>
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To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact Martin White – Consultant in Public Health at <a href="mailto:martin.white@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">martin.white@reading.gov.uk</a>for more information. Closing Date: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Monday 25th August 2025 Interview Date:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TBC Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Reading Borough Council

Local Authority Research Practitioner

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About Us
London Councils is seeking two exceptional individuals to join our team as Associate Directors, one role with an initial focus on health, wellbeing and prevention, and one role on improvement and public service reform.
As an Associate Director, you will play a strategic leadership role in shaping and delivering policy that supports London boroughs to improve outcomes for residents. You will lead high-profile projects, engage with senior stakeholders across government and the public sector, and contribute to the development of innovative, evidence-based policy solutions.
Working within London Councils’ Policy Team, you will:
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<li>Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies aligned with London local government priorities</li>
<li>Represent London boroughs in strategic discussions with government, the GLA, and other key partners</li>
<li>Lead and mentor policy and project staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment</li>
<li>Drive forward reform agendas in, ensuring London’s voice is heard in national debates</li>
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What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking experienced policy professionals who:
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<li>Have a strong track record of leading complex policy initiatives in a political environment</li>
<li>Can build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making</li>
<li>Are strategic thinkers with excellent analytical, research, and communication skills</li>
<li>Thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment and are committed to continuous improvement</li>
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Why Join Us?
At London Councils, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking organisation that champions innovation and improvement across London’s local government. You’ll have the opportunity to shape policy at a city-wide level and make a real difference to the lives of Londoners.
This is an exciting time to join London Councils. Policy agendas at all levels of government are aligning around shared priorities on public service reform, mission and outcomes driven government, use of technology and AI, and devolution and local government reorganisation.
Matrix Working
These roles operate within a matrix working structure in our wider Policy team, collaborating across functional and project-based teams to achieve shared goals and deliver results that support our Shared Ambitions for London and Londoners.
Team members are expected to work flexibly across functions and policy areas, contributing their expertise where needed and supporting policy and project related priorities in a collaborative and responsive way.
Closing date: 24 August 2025.

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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.

London Borough of Havering

Public Health Strategist

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Head of Performance, Policy &amp; Strategy
Post No: TBC
Salary: Starting from £66,211 to £75,751 per annum
Grade: Grade 11
Hours: 37 hours per week
Place of work: Worthing Town Hall / hybrid
Closing date: 25th August 2025
Interviews: Beginning September 2025
Are you an inspirational leader with a proven track record of driving impactful change within a local authority setting? Do you thrive on tackling complex challenges and possess the energy and vision to shape critical services for our communities?
This is a newly created, senior leadership role, arriving at a pivotal moment for Adur &amp; Worthing Councils. We're seeking a proactive and agile individual ready to roll up their sleeves and make a tangible difference to the lives of our residents. You will play a crucial role in improving and shaping our services, working at pace as part of our dynamic leadership team.
We need a leader who can guide and empower teams through significant transformation. Your ability to collaborate effectively with service leaders and external partners, transcending traditional departmental boundaries, will be essential in enhancing vital council services that support all our communities, particularly the most vulnerable. This is also a critical period as we prepare for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), and you will be instrumental in navigating this transition.
You will be adept at organising and driving complex strategy and policy challenges, embedding them across the organisation through active participation from all stakeholders, including our partners and communities. With a significant volume of new government legislation on the horizon, your capacity to connect these reforms, distil their meaning, and communicate them effectively will be paramount. We highly value curiosity, creativity, and kindness. This role demands a blend of "fixing the basics" whilst simultaneously championing innovative solutions.
Reporting directly to the Director for Housing and Communities, this role sits within the Housing and Communities Directorate. It's about creatively solving problems and transforming our ways of working to manage and reduce cost and demand pressures, ultimately building greater resilience within our services. A strong focus on people – both our residents and our teams – will underpin all your efforts. You will lead the delivery of key cross-directorate programmes and strategies, including the Housing Strategy, Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy, and the Adur Homes Improvement Plan. You will have the autonomy to develop and shape these reforms, ensuring alignment with our vision and fostering a stronger emphasis on prevention and early intervention.
You'll also be a key champion for our new operating model, which places digital and data at the heart of everything we do. You will lead by example, embodying our three core principles: Resilience, Adaptability, and Participation. We are committed to continuous learning and reflection to refine our practices. Your proactive approach will include responsibilities such as:
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<li>Driving the transformation and performance of the Adur Homes Improvement Plan, in close collaboration with the Regulator for Social Housing.</li>
<li>Leading the development and delivery of the new Homelessness Strategy, with a clear focus on prevention and improving outcomes.</li>
<li>Enabling readiness around supported housing and private sector housing reforms.</li>
<li>Producing robust strategy, performance, and policy briefings for senior management and partners.</li>
<li>Convening the right people to deliver exceptional results.</li>
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About You: We are looking for someone with significant experience in shaping and delivering successful strategies, policies, and performance management frameworks. You'll possess a proven track record of creativity, innovation, and effective change management within a local authority environment. Crucially, you'll demonstrate strong political acumen and a history of working collaboratively with partners and elected Members.&nbsp; This is not just a housing role - we are seeking someone who can help connect a much wider strategic focus for us to develop a real focus on prevention and enabling the most vulnerable people to manage and thrive.
While we have outlined essential criteria for this pivotal role, however we actively encourage you to get in touch for an informal conversation if you don't meet every single point but feel you possess the drive and capabilities to excel. (<a href="mailto:Tina.favier@adur-worthing.gov.uk" target="_blank">Tina.favier@adur-worthing.gov.uk</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;
This is a truly fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to our communities. We offer a supportive team and a positive culture. The work is demanding, but profoundly rewarding. We encourage you to apply.
At Adur &amp; Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. To that end, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting the essential criteria of the role they are applying for. In order to be considered for this, you will need to be a care leaver under the age of 25 at the time of application. Please confirm that you are a care leaver within your cover letter.&nbsp;&nbsp;
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, that meet the essential criteria for this position, will be offered an interview.&nbsp;
Staff are our most important asset and we therefore have a benefit package which reflects our continuing commitment to our employees.&nbsp; This includes:
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<li>Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement</li>
<li>Local Government Pension</li>
<li>Training &amp; development</li>
<li>Occupational Health</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li>
<li>Employee resource groups/networks&nbsp;</li>
<li>Buddy Support Programme&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Flexible working options</li>
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We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other’s contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.

Adur & Worthing Councils

Head of Performance, Policy & Strategy

<h4> Location </h4> Forcewide, Leicestershire <h4> Business Area </h4> Operational Policing <h4> Department </h4> N/A <h4> Rank </h4> Constable <h4> Grade </h4> N/A <h4>Salary</h4>£29,907 - £48,231<h4> Hours per Week </h4> 40 <h4> Additional Working Conditions </h4> Shift Work <h4> Type of Contract </h4> Permanent <h4> Vetting Level Required </h4> RV <h4> Description </h4>Step Into a Role Like No Other – Become an Operational Officer with Leicestershire PoliceAre you ready for a career where no two days are the same? As a Police Constable or Detective Constable, you’ll be at the heart of the action—responding to fast-moving situations, protecting the vulnerable, and making a real difference in your community.This is a unique role with unique demands. You’ll need to be adaptable, quick-thinking, and ready to face the unexpected. From 12-hour shifts to high-pressure decisions, this job will challenge you—but it will also reward you in ways few others can.Whether you're saving lives, solving crimes, or simply making someone feel safer, you’ll be part of something bigger. And even when you're off duty, your integrity and commitment will shine through.Why Join Us?<ul><li>Starting salary of £29,907, rising to £48,231 within 7 years</li><li>Work for a creative, forward-thinking force</li><li>Be part of a team that’s dedicated to keeping Leicestershire safe</li><li>Experience some of the proudest moments of your life</li></ul>Ready to Make a Difference?Explore our entry routes and find the path that’s right for you:<ul><li>Police Constable Entry Programme</li><li>Detective Constable Programme</li><li>Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship</li></ul>Visit our <a href="https://careers.leics.police.uk/find-your-place-in-the-force/police-officers/police-constables" target="_blank">careers page</a> to learn more and register for an upcoming event.Who we areThe area we are responsible for covers over 2,500 square kilometres (over 965 square miles) and has a population of over one million. There is a rich diversity of communities all with their own policing needs. Many steps have been taken to bring policing back into the very heart of local communities.To find out more about Leicestershire Police and understand how you can make a difference visit our <a href="https://careers.leics.police.uk/" target="_blank">careers website</a>.We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and encourage anyone who has considered a career in policing to apply. We’re particularly keen to increase the number of females and candidates from black and minority ethnic communities and the LGBT community, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in.<h4> Document Attachment </h4><a href="https://shrsc.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/channel-1/appcentre-3/brand-6/xf-2164196bfc83/candidate/download_file_opp/8819/56782/1/0/0beabcb99a1a5b17d752b420d3d9c89196106601" target="_blank"> Qualification Guide - Police &amp; Detective Constable (Leic's).pdf – 299KB </a> 





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