Hybrid Senior Policy, Strategy and Performance Officer Grade 14 (£51,522 - £53,607) at Croydon Council

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We are proud of our heritage, creativity and diversity.%26nbsp;%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 9.0pt; line-height: normal; background: white;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: %27Times New Roman%27; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;%22%3EOur Adult Social Care services support over 4000 residents at any one time with long-term support, and are committed to maximising their independence, and providing support as early as possible. We are currently refreshing our Adult Social Care and Health Strategy 2026-30 to achieve this, and have created these new roles to ensure delivery against our strategic priorities. This will include oversight of specific priorities, devising policy positions to tackle strategic issues, and leading partnerships to listen to residents and shape services.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 9.0pt; line-height: normal; background: white;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: %27Times New Roman%27; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;%22%3EThis will be a challenging and exciting role, delivering with the backdrop of an evolving national landscape, and the need for partnership working within the council, with health partners, and the community, including the Voluntary, Community, and Faith Sector.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 9.0pt; line-height: normal; background: white;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: %27Times New Roman%27; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;%22%3EYou will sit in the Adult Social Care and Health Directorate, reporting to the Head of Improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys tackling complex problems, in a data and evidence-driven way, with a focus on solutions.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 9.0pt; line-height: normal; background: white;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: %27Times New Roman%27; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;%22%3EFor an informal discussion, please contact Shadab Ahmed, Head of Improvement via [email protected]%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 9.0pt; line-height: normal; background: white;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: %27Times New Roman%27; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E

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Application Closing Date: 31^st August 2025

 

Equal opportunities statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check.

 

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