We are looking for a highly organised proactive individual with a strategic perspective. You will have experience in managing a corporate policy function, including the development of complex strategies and effectively reporting on their delivery. You will be experienced in collaborative partnership working to a senior level, developing relationships and shared goals and have a successful track record in, managing, and motivating a team. About the team… Enjoy a friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment in an organisation that prides itself on being inclusive, ambitious and always learning. Key responsibilities Are you looking for a role where you can shape policy and strategy? Lead on developing and embedding the Council Plan and performance framework, working with senior managers and directly with councillors. Research and develop strategic initiatives with partners. Lead on developing opportunities for strategic collaborative working related to partnerships with the local community and public sector organisations, including the development of a partnership communities strategy. Use an evidence-based approach to identify emerging and future policy issues affecting the council, seizing opportunities to improve quality of life for Bracknell Forest’s residents. Lead and develop the council’s performance management process and information reporting. Our benefits include… Generous annual leave of 28 days increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ service (pro rata for part time). The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days annual leave per year and sell 5 days. Hybrid working opportunities for flexible and agile working including some working from home to support our employees’ work-life balance. An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. Local government pension scheme. Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme) Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.) Career development through internal and external training opportunities. A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. Sports and Social Club. Staff dental and health plans. Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. Supermarket discount. (pro rata for part time) Our Values At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you’re excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we’d love to hear from you. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitmentbracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Interview date Interviews will be held on Tuesday 4th March. Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment. We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible. Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration. Want to ask us a question? For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: Abby Thomas, Assistant Director: Communities and Policy: Email abby.thomasbracknell-forest.gov.uk to arrange a call. At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details. Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis. No agencies please.