Head of Policy, Performance & Transformation
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Overview
Location: Tamworth Borough Council, Tamworth, Staffordshire
Salary: £50,269 - £54,495 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Hybrid working, 37 hours per week
Set in the vibrant town of Tamworth, this role leads the council’s policy, performance and transformation agenda as it embarks on a period of significant change and multi-million‑pound projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the Policy, Performance & Transformation service, setting ambitious objectives and fostering a culture of excellence.
* Integrate policy and performance by developing evidence‑based frameworks, KPIs, dashboards and reporting mechanisms that drive service improvement and transparency.
* Plan, deliver and evaluate transformation programmes and projects, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities, effective resource management and risk assessment.
* Ensure programmes are delivered to scope, time, cost and quality, capturing lessons learned across the organisation.
* Drive culture change, organisational development, and foster innovation, agility and resilience in preparation for the new unitary authority.
* Build strong relationships with senior leaders, Cabinet Members, Scrutiny, external partners, and facilitate effective consultation and engagement processes.
* Lead statutory reporting and consultation processes, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory and ethical standards.
* Promote a culture of innovation, learning, and continuous improvement, encouraging adoption of new technologies and sector best practice.
* Champion the use of data, research and evidence to inform policy, performance and programme decision‑making.
* Support development and mentoring of staff, building capacity and succession planning.
The duties of this role include a requirement to take part in an on‑call rota, approximately six times per year.
Benefits
* Flexible working and a hybrid contract
* Non‑contributory health scheme and Local Government pension scheme
* Generous holiday entitlement
* Discounted gym membership
* Professional fee reimbursement (where applicable)
Application Process
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, right to work in the UK check and medical clearance.
For an informal chat, contact Amerdip Kaur, Assistant Director for Policy & Performance, at amerdip‑kaur@tamworth.gov.uk.
Please apply via the Tamworth BC Jobs site before the closing date of 30th November 2025. Late applications and CVs will not be accepted. Agencies need not apply.
Equal Opportunities
Tamworth Borough Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We operate two guaranteed interview schemes: the Disability Committed Employer scheme and the Veterans Guaranteed interview scheme. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and DBS checks are required for relevant posts.
Reasonable Adjustments
We are committed to ensuring that people are not disadvantaged in accessing our services. We will provide reasonable adjustments for those needing further assistance, with guidance available in our Reasonable Adjustments guidance.
Fluency Duty
Public facing roles are covered by the Fluency Duty (Immigration Act 2016, Section 78). Clear communication in English is essential for providing local authority services.
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