Salary: £71,193 - £82,275 per annum 

Grade I

Permanent 

37 Hours per Week 

We are seeking an exceptional and committed individual to join us as Head of Strategy, Policy and Performance. This is a key role at the heart of Thurrock Council’s new central functions.  We are looking for an exceptional leader with strong experience in local government who can elevate the strategy and policy functions within the organisation to provide support and challenge to our senior leadership team and political leadership to drive high performance during the next stage of our recovery. 

This is an exciting opportunity to shape our new teams where you will lead:  

• the delivery and implementation of our Corporate Plan and shaping an operating model that is fit to deliver these objectives in the future. 
• the building our new strategy and policy function, you will ensure that the Council is forward thinking and responsive to the wider policy landscape, horizon scanning to ensure Thurrock are developing leading and innovative policy that is at the forefront of the sector.
• the development, delivery and maintenance of an ongoing performance management and accountability framework. 

Closing Date: 19th May 2024

Interview Date: 28th May 2024

For more information on the role please contact Patrick McDermott, Assistant Director Strategy, Policy, Performance and Partnerships at Patrick.McDermott@thurrock.gov.uk.

Jo view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:

jobprofile - Head - of - Policy - Strategy - and - Performance -.pdf     

Why Thurrock?

Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.

Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough. 

Our location

Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Staff benefits

We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council 

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council