Director of Policy, Performance & Reform

DIRECTOR OF POLICY, PERFORMANCE & REFORM

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
£108,206 – £119,255

Manchester is a thriving, modern city known globally for culture, leisure and sporting success. The city is a leading economic centre and the scene of some of the country’s most transformational urban regeneration schemes.

We are one of the fastest-growing cities in Europe and a vital engine of economic growth for the north west and the UK. A city brimming with confidence, we attract international interest and investment, and deliver ambitious programmes for our communities to ensure all our residents can share in our growth.

This new role will be highly influential and crucial to the ongoing success of our city. As Director of Policy Performance and Reform, you’ll be passionate about delivering the political priorities for the people and the city of Manchester.  Working closely with the Leader, Chief Executive, and Deputy Chief Executive, you will be driving the delivery of the Our Manchester Strategy – our vision for the next 10 years – through policy and strategic thinking to positively address our city and region wide challenges. We want to reduce inequalities, narrow the economic and skills gaps, and deliver fairer outcomes for our people. You will use your leadership skills to deliver on public sector reform with our partners including the voluntary and community sector.

You will make a huge impact by delivering sustainable improvements to the quality and efficiency of services delivered against a wide range of challenges and opportunities.

Are you someone who can deliver impactful culture change and service delivery improvements whilst managing strong relationships with elected members and strategic directors, and be a ‘go to’ leader who removes blockers, inspires innovation, and upholds our corporate values?

We are looking for an individual with extensive experience of successful management at the highest levels in large, complex, multi-functional organisations.

● A sophisticated understanding of the strategic issues facing the City, the Council and the local government sector and an ability to provide CMT and Members with high quality objective and informed advice.

● A proven track record of successfully leading public service reform, city policy development and leading and managing cultural and organisational change.

● The ability to communicate complex ideas, data sets and issues succinctly at all levels to both individuals and groups.

● At Manchester City Council, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people.

INFORMATION

For a confidential conversation, call our advisors at Faerfield, Dawn Faulkner or Martin Tucker on 0121 312 3755

TIMELINE

Closing date: 15th May 2025

In person interviews: 19th June 2025