ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT USING RESEARCH, POLICY, AND STRATEGY TO DRIVE BETTER OUTCOMES FOR VULNERABLE ADULTS?

If yes, we have the perfect role for you!
Our Performance, Development and Quality (PDQ) Team is looking for a dedicated and experienced Senior Policy and Strategy Lead to join us and help shape the future of Adult Social Care in Southwark.

ABOUT YOU:

We’re looking for someone with:

• Significant experience in adult social care policy, strategy, or service development.
• Proven ability to deliver complex projects and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong political awareness and the ability to translate national policy into local action.
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex issues to a wide range of audiences.
• Experience of leading, motivating, and supporting staff.
• Strong IT and project management skills to support evidence-based decision-making.

Recruitment timetable
Advert close date: 11:59pm on 14th September 2025
Shortlisting date/s: w/c 15th September 2025
Interview date/s: 25th September 2025

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As Senior Policy and Strategy Lead, you’ll play a central role in driving service improvement and innovation across Adult Social Care. You will:

• Lead and manage strategic projects, research, and policy development to improve services and outcomes.
• Provide expert advice and intelligence to senior managers and council leaders to ensure services remain compliant and future-focused.
• Support and embed policy changes across operational teams through clear communication and implementation planning.
• Proactively research and share best practice to ensure Southwark remains at the forefront of adult social care policy and delivery.
• Deputise for the Service Manager (PDQ) when required and manage a small team to deliver high-quality project outcomes.

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you’ll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health conditio