Strategic Planning, Policy and Performance Manager

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Council’s approach to strategic planning, policy and performance, working closely with the Head of Business Intelligence and Governance and Deputy Head of Business Intelligence and Governance, as well as the Council’s senior management and members to ensure that policy and performance is effectively prioritised, planned, resourced and delivered to expected timescales and agreed outcomes in line with a range of legislative requirements.

The postholder will lead the Council’s implementation of statutory legislation, such as Local Government and Election (Wales) Act 2021 (notably Part 6) and the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, and act as an advocate for the Five Ways of Working.

About you:

• A curious mindset where you frequently ask "so what?"
• Ability to alternate between a technical and creative mindset
• An effective communicator able to work with stakeholders across the organisation
• A relationship builder who has the ability to collaborate across organisational boundaries
• Ability to act as a critical friend
• Passion for improvement within the Welsh legislative context

What you will do:

1. Supporting the Corporate and Strategic Equality Plan
2. Collaborating with external stakeholders
3. Supporting the Council’s approach to assurance to its wider governance functions
4. Leading the Council’s approach to strategic planning, policy and performance
5. Lead the Council's policy approach to Equalities
6. Champion the implementation of the Sustainable Development Principle (Five Ways of Working)

This position does not have a requirement for a DBS Check