Job Title: Interim Head of Policy & Strategy
Area of Work: Public Policy, Strategy, Government Relations
Contract Type: Interim
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Initial 6-month contract with potential for extension
Liverpool - Hybrid Working (2 days per week on-site)
Sector: Public Sector
Start Date: ASAP
Hays is delighted tobe supporting a prominent public sector organisation in the appointment of anInterim Head of Policy & Strategy.
This is a criticalleadership position created to provide strategic policy leadership andorganisational stability during a period of transition. The successfulcandidate will lead a well-established policy function, providing senior-leveladvice, strategic direction and oversight across a broad and complex policyportfolio.
Working closely withexecutive leaders and senior stakeholders, you will act as the organisation'sleading source of policy expertise, bringing together subject matter expertsfrom across multiple disciplines to develop cohesive policy recommendations andstrategic priorities.
Reporting into thesenior leadership team, you will be responsible for leading the organisation'sPolicy Team and ensuring policy development continues at pace throughout aperiod of organisational change.
You will providestrategic oversight across a diverse policy portfolio, helping to shapeorganisational priorities while managing complex stakeholder relationshipsacross government and the wider public sector landscape.
The position requiresa confident and credible leader capable of operating at executive level,influencing senior decision-makers and providing high-quality policy advice ina fast-moving environment.
Lead and manage the Policy Team, providing strategic leadership and direction.
Oversee the development and delivery of policy and strategy across multiple organisational priorities.
Act as a trusted senior adviser on policy matters to executive leaders and key stakeholders.
Bring together policy experts and specialist teams to develop coherent policy recommendations.
Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment of policy objectives.
Ensure policy development and strategic thinking are delivered to a high standard and within agreed timescales.
Significant leadership experience within UK Central Government or a similarly complex policy environment.
Proven track record of leading policy and strategy functions.
Experience managing broad policy portfolios across multiple disciplines.
Strong people leadership, team management and coaching capability.
Experience delivering high-quality policy outcomes under pressure and against competing priorities.
Previous experience leading cross-government or multi-stakeholder policy agendas.
Experience within economic, growth, corporate strategy or wider public policy functions.
Experience supporting organisations through periods of restructuring or transformation.
Knowledge of housing, homelessness, economic development or related policy areas.
Credible and authoritative policy leader.
You will join a seniorleadership environment where policy, strategy and stakeholder engagement arecentral to organisational success, providing leadership across a broadportfolio with significant visibility and influence.
The role will suit anaccomplished policy professional who can quickly add value, build confidenceamongst stakeholders and provide strategic leadership through a period ofchange.
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