Local Trust was established in 2012 to deliver Big Local, a National Lottery Community Fund programme which committed £1million each to 150 areas across England. We believe there is a need to put more power, resources, and decision making into the hands of communities. We do this by trusting local people.

The Commission on Neighbourhoods is an initiative that will rigorously examine the role of neighbourhoods in people’s lives and provide policy recommendations for the government, focusing on improving the most deprived neighbourhoods and the prospects of their residents.

We are now looking for a Head of Secretariat to join us on a full-time basis for an 18-month fixed-term contract, working 36 hours per week.

The Role

As a Head of Secretariat, you will lead the team that will provide the independent secretariat to the new Commission on Neighbourhoods.

You will develop and manage the evidence-focused approach, oversee the gathering and summarising of evidence, and organise stakeholder and launch events.

Engaging with key stakeholders in Whitehall, local government, and beyond, you will ensure the Commission’s work is impactful and well-received.

About You

To be considered as a Head of Secretariat, you will need:

Experience working on public policy in a relevant area
Experience managing a delivery-focused team
Demonstrable experience managing press and media relationships
The ability to exercise political sensitivity and build strong relationships of trust
Excellent writing, analytical, and verbal presentation skills
A degree-level education or equivalent

Webrecruit and Local Trust are equal opportunities employers, value diversity, and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you want to contribute to our mission as a Head of Secretariat, please apply. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.