Policy & Insight Manager

Location

Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom

Job description

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority is creating a new Policy & Insight Manager role as we strengthen our Policy, Insight, Performance and Evaluation functions.

The Combined Authority has an ambitious vision to deliver a Corporate programme of work that reflects the strategic ambitions of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Reporting to the newly created Head of Policy, Insight and Performance the Policy & Insight Manager will drive innovation, creative thinking and alternative ways of delivering outcomes in line with agreed objectives across their team and the organisation.

Salary: £52,580-58,064

The role will make a significant contribution to the formulation, development, promotion and implementation of a range of policies and strategies, projects and initiatives within specified policy areas within an integrated policy and strategy framework. The role holder will deliver robust evidence bases, such as an annual state of the region review which informs. short and long-term policy positioning, strategy and business case development, including future deeper Devolution deals.

This role sits within the newly formed Chief Executive’s Office where Mayoral support, Policy, Communications, Public Affairs and Executive Support have come together to drive forward sustainable.

What are we looking for:

• Support the Head of Policy, Insight & Performance and Director of Policy & Engagement in driving forward influential policy formulation and innovative systems thinking identifying solutions to drive excellence.
• Develop effective strategic frameworks, corporate strategic planning and policy development Mayoral priorities, devolution) so that priority outcomes are clearly defined and embedded at all levels.
• Lead regular policy horizon scanning and advice to business areas and office of the Mayor as appropriate
• Lead the Insight Team to initiate, plan, manage, deliver, advise and evaluate data and insight outputs in support of the delivery of Corporate Strategy outcomes and statutory obligations.
• Drive the use of research and insight-based evidence, forecasting and modelling, leading and working on projects that provide key business intelligence for the Combined Authority and its partners.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of strategic and directorate business plans and policies.
• Line manage Policy & Insight Team staff and oversee day to day operation of activities.

As part of our commitment to promoting equality and diversity, we invite you to complete our voluntary Equal Opportunities Questionnaire Form. Your participation in this process is entirely optional and will not impact your application in any way. The information you provide will be kept confidential and will only be used for internal monitoring purposes. Please click on the link to complete  Equal Opportunities Questionnaire Form

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Policy & Insight Manager then please email your CV with a covering letter via the button below now – We’d love to hear from you!

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Salary

£52.58k - £58.06k per annum