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Interim Head of Policy & Strategy

North West England, England Temporary View Job Description
As an Interim Head of Policy in the public sector, you'll oversee the development and implementation of key policies to support the organisation's objectives.
  • Interim Head of Policy & Strategy for a combined authority.
  • policy, strategy, stakeholder engagement

About Our Client

This role is with a combined authority in the Northwest of England.

Job Description

I am recruiting an interim Head of Policy & Strategy (Deputy Director) for a combined authority in the Northwest of England. You will:

  • Provide leadership and management to the Policy Team.
  • Lead and coordinate policy and strategy development across the organisation.
  • Act as a senior adviser, offering authoritative policy guidance and direction.
  • Bring together policy experts and subject matter specialists to develop cohesive recommendations.
  • Work collaboratively across organisational boundaries to build consensus and alignment.
  • Engage effectively with a broad range of internal and external partners.
  • Support the organisation through a period of transition and organisational change.
  • Ensure policy development is delivered at pace and to a high standard.



The Successful Applicant

Essential Experience

  • Significant leadership experience within Central Government.
  • Operated at Senior Civil Service (SCS)/ Deputy Director level or equivalent.
  • Strong track record of leading policy and strategy functions in complex environments.
  • Experience working across multiple policy areas as a policy generalist.
  • Proven ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
  • Strong people leadership and line management capability.
  • Experience influencing senior stakeholders and landing policy across organisational and partner boundaries.
  • Ability to bring together diverse viewpoints and expertise to create coherent policy approaches.



What’s on Offer

  • Highly competitive day rate (Inside IR35) dependent on the level of experience.
  • Temporary position offering a flexible working arrangement. (hybrid)



If you're interested in this role, apply now.

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Contact
Kas Rothwell
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7086132

Job summary

Function
Policy, Economics & Regulatory Affairs
Subsector
Policy, Economics & Regulatory Affairs Subsector
Industry
Public Sector & Not-For-Profit
Location
North West England
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Kas Rothwell
Job reference
JN-082026-7086132
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