Policy Team Leader Labour Market Participation Cardiff

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Posting date:
07 January 2025
Salary:
£55,836 to £66,338 per year
Additional salary information:
National: £55.836 - £62,823 London: £59,450 - £66,338
Hours:
Full time
Closing date:
21 January 2025
Location:
Cardiff
Company:
Government Recruitment Service
Job type:
Permanent
Job reference:
384547/3

Government Recruitment Service

About the Role:

Lead policy work within the Labour Market Participation and Individual Rights Team, focusing on improving labour market participation and supporting people in balancing work and personal lives. This role will manage policy coordination and stakeholder engagement within the wider team and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and manage high-quality briefings for senior staff.
  • Lead the development of a coherent communications and engagement strategy on labour market participation policy.
  • Plan and deliver engagement events to support policy discussions and stakeholder input.
  • Manage the setup and running of a project management approach and participation correspondence hub.
  • Lead the division’s response to emerging projects and workstrands.
  • Manage a team of at least 3 people, supporting their development.
  • Lead work to develop a strategic narrative and engagement plan for policy measures.
  • Develop and manage services/approaches to support the Participation and Individual Rights Team’s efficiency.
  • Lead the departments co-sponsorship of the Keep Britain Working independent review, working closely with other departments.

Skills and Expertise:

  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Proven experience in policy development and implementation.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience in project management.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to motivate and upskill team members.
  • Experience in coordinating and managing policy issues in a dynamic environment.

Why Join Us:

Be part of a high-performing team with a supportive leadership team prioritizing inclusion and team development. The role offers a chance to shape the future of the team and contribute to the delivery of important government policies.