What's involved with this role: Job Title: Head Of Policy Ref number: WECA 5265790 Hybrid working. There is an expectation for 2/3 days in the office The team have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Policy for 6 months. The role is to lead the Policy Team in setting the strategic direction of a Combined Authority, working with senior leaders (both political and officer) across the organisation and region to ensure regional priorities are clearly articulated and opportunities identified to take these priorities forward. You will provide the leadership function during a crucial period for the organisation as they prepare for and then welcome a new Mayor. You will have excellent knowledge and experience of the national, regional and local policy landscape and the role of devolved Mayoral Authorities. Key Responsibilities: To provide leadership for key organisational strategic workstreams including the development of the Local Growth Plan and associated work to develop the routes to delivery of the region’s priorities including making the case to Government for further devolution of powers and allocation of resources to deliver and working with others across the Combined Authority to consider implications for Investment Strategy, development of out inward investment pipeline etc. To work closely with the Corporate Leadership team as we welcome the new Mayor to ensure we are able to respond rapidly and effectively to their priorities. They will manage complex policy development, and ensure the CA is influencing Government effectively. For example, the role holder will lead work on future devolution priorities for the region. To work closely with the Director of Strategy, taking responsibility for new areas of work as they emerge, ensuring clear priorities are developed, appropriate regional and national engagement takes place, and smooth transition arrangements are followed as work transfers to delivery. To provide strategic advice to CLT on emerging opportunities the region may want to consider; government priorities and the challenges or opportunities this may create for the MCA. Qualifications: Educated to degree level of able to demonstrate equivalent experience Skills & experience: Excellent knowledge and experience of the national, regional and local policy landscape and the role of devolved Mayoral Authorities. Previous experience of working in a complex stakeholder environment at a senior level and can demonstrate ability to develop and maintain effective relationships. Significant experience of leadership and consensus building in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. Significant experience of leading the development of policy positions to strengthen regional economies and services Significant experience of working with and influencing national government Significant experience or working with and advising senior officers and elected representatives. Significant experience of drafting or leading the development of high-quality documents, suitable for publication Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. Am Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.