Overview
You will lead the Health and Employability policy work for the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority, shaping regional strategies that improve employment outcomes. In this role you will align policy with mayoral priorities and national agendas, translating evidence and stakeholder insight into practical guidance. You’ll work with senior leaders and partners to influence decisions and drive meaningful change across the North East. This is a collaborative, impact-driven role with line management responsibilities and a focus on delivering tangible outcomes for residents and employers. Your work will be central to the region’s ambition to be the Home of Real Opportunity and to respond to public
Pay / Benefits
- flexible working
- inclusive employer
- support for diversity and underrepresented groups
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and delivery of health and employability strategies and policies aligned with regional priorities and mayoral pledges
- Utilise data, research and stakeholder engagement to develop evidence-based solutions in complex environments
- Build and maintain relationships with local, regional and national partners; influence policy discussions and represent the organisation externally
- Provide high-quality advice, reports and briefing to senior leaders, boards and decision-makers
- Provide leadership and line management to the team, including coaching and mentoring
- Lead projects, manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Champion equality, inclusion and positive outcomes for communities across the North East
- Ensure policy translates into tangible outcomes for people and businesses in the region
Key requirements
- Substantial experience in developing health and employability strategies and policies
- Strong understanding of national employment, skills and public policy agendas
- Ability to work in complex environments, balancing strategic thinking with practical delivery
- Capability to provide constructive challenge and influence senior stakeholders
- Experience in line management and delivering through others (advantageous: budget management, procurement, contract management)
- Stakeholder management
- Influencing and negotiation
- Strategic thinking
- Evidence-based policy development
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Project management and delivery
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