TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL POLICY & PERFORMANCE Policy, Performance & Delivery Officer £38,626 - £41,511 per annum Hybrid Working Contract 37 hours per week Temporary 12-month contract Set in the beautiful county of Staffordshire, Tamworth is a vibrant town with rich heritage. Located in the centre of Britain, with a growing population of over 77,000 people, Tamworth is a borough with much to be proud of. Our transport links, unique shopping experience, developing town centre, green spaces, leisure offer, including our cultural and wide-ranging outdoor events programme, as well as our heritage buildings, all help make it a great place to live, work, study, and visit. In addition to all that Tamworth already has to offer, exciting times are ahead as we embark on a period of significant transformation. Multi-million-pound projects, such as the Future High Street Fund development will help to bring about lasting change and improvements in the future. This will assist with our mission to restore Tamworth town centre as the beating heart of the community, a place that people want to visit, rather than a place they have to visit. Working for Tamworth Borough Council is more than just a job, it’s about making life better for the people who live and work in the Borough. We recognise that everybody who works at Tamworth Borough Council is key to successfully delivering its aims and objectives. We can’t do this without skilled and ambitious workforce working in a positive environment empowered to do their best. Join Our Team as a Dynamic Policy, Performance & Delivery Innovator Are you passionate about driving positive change in local government? Do you have the ambition, energy, and drive to make a real impact? If so, we want you to join our team and help shape the future of our council Imagine being at the heart of a council that's on a journey of change and improvement. With the appointment of a new Chief Executive and the formation of a new administration, we are undertaking a cultural transformation that prioritises residents at the core of our initiatives. You will play a crucial role in supporting the implementation of our newly developed corporate plan and performance framework. Your efforts will ensure that our policy development, execution, and performance standards are exemplary. At Tamworth Borough Council, we believe in fostering a positive and inclusive team culture. We value collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Our team is supportive, dynamic, and committed to making a difference in our community. We encourage open communication, mutual respect, and a "can-do" attitude. By joining us, you'll be part of a team that supports professional growth, development, and achieving excellence together. In this role, there will be an opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of work. The responsibilities include leading and delivering corporate projects, collaborating with stakeholders, and staying informed about legislative changes. You'll analyse performance data, prepare and present reports for evidence-based decision-making. You'll also engage with stakeholders, produce clear and concise materials, and promote continuous improvement within the council. Key Responsibilities: Lead and deliver corporate projects. Collaborate with stakeholders on policy proposals. Analyse performance data and prepare evidence-based reports. Review best practice and develop performance improvement strategies based on evidence. Contribute to risk management and service improvement projects. Engage with stakeholders and represent the council. Promote continuous improvement within the council. You'll be at the core of our transformation, helping to reshape our organisation and services with reducing budgets. We have an extensive benefits package including flexible working, a non-contributory health scheme, Local Government pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, discounted gym membership, and payment of professional fees (where applicable), for further details please refer to the application information document on our website. If you would like to have an informal conversation about this post, contact Amerdip Kaur (Assistant Director for Policy & Performance) via email: amerdip-kaurtamworth.gov.uk Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work in the UK check, and medical clearance. For further information and to apply please visit Tamworth BC Jobs. Late applications and/or CVs will not be accepted. Agencies need not apply. If you have any queries about the recruitment process, please contact recruitmenttamworth.gov.uk. Closing date: 2 March 2025 Interviews week commencing 10 March 2025 In the event of exceptionally high levels of response, we reserve the right to close the post before the date stated to prevent the number of applications received being unmanageable. Therefore, you are advised to submit your completed application as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered. Following the closing date, the Recruiting Manager will shortlist, and you will be notified. Tamworth Borough Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We operate two guaranteed interview schemes which support individuals who meet all the essential criteria to be guaranteed an interview for a vacancy. The Disability Committed Employer scheme supports applicants with a disability and the Veterans Guaranteed interview scheme supports those defined as veterans, military spouses/partners and cadet instructors. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks are required for relevant posts. We are committed to ensuring that people are not disadvantaged in accessing our services. We will make reasonable adjustments for those people that need further assistance, depending on the individual’s needs, further guidance can be found in our Reasonable Adjustments guidance Equality and diversity | Tamworth Borough Council. 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