Mayor's Chief of Staff & Strategic Adviser
Mayor's Chief of Staff & Strategic Adviser
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Job Description
WE ARE NEWHAM.
Newham is one of the youngest and most dynamic boroughs in London with a diverse population representing cultures from around the world. We are proud of our rich community vibrant growth and innovations in work from public participation to just transition and models of service delivery. Driving forward at pace on a journey of improvement and stepping up to significant financial pressures like so many councils were committed to ensuring that every part of Newham thrives sustainably equitably and inclusively.
Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE who grew up and has live her whole life in Newham has been the Labour Directly Elected Mayor since is focused on delivering her Building a Fairer Newham agenda through the councils own work and in collaboration with communities and partners within and beyond the borough and ensuring a culture of good governance transparency and accountability in all we do. Particular priorities for her are giving all young people in Newham the best support to explore and fulfil their potential unlocking Newhams regeneration opportunities in a way that supports Community Wealth Building helping families to build their own resilience in the face of financial pressures and supporting the cohesion and integration of our diverse communities and faiths and tackling racism and inequality through all the councils services and actions.
The Mayors Office provides strategic advice and administrative support to the Mayor and her Cabinet. Helping to facilitate effective working between the political and officer leadership it operates as a lynchpin in the heart of the council playing a key role in supporting the shaping of strategy and policy the oversight and assurance of delivery and the maintenance of strong relationships with residents and partners. Following a restructuring we are now seeking to recruit three officers to provide the leadership to the Office to help the Mayor and council to deliver on her ambitions and make a tangible difference to the people and communities of this wonderful borough. Strong candidates will demonstrate a sensitivity to Newhams diverse local context and ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving and intense political environment.
Mayors Chief of Staff & Strategic Adviser SMRC 75201 - 95382pa
Leading the Mayors Office you will be responsible for providing strategic advice and support to the Mayor and Cabinet Members yourself particularly across key and sensitive issues and ensuring efficient and co-ordinated advice and support from the rest of the team. You will oversee key internal corporate governance and decision-making arrangements working closely with and advising senior officers and collaborating with colleagues to ensure a one council approach. You will be responsible for the working practices of the Office and for fostering a positive flexible and supportive team environment that delivers to a high standard in an often pressurised context and dealing with issues of the greatest sensitivity.
You will have senior experience of advising politicians and providing well-judged and sensitive counsel and guidance on a wide range of issues. You will be able to demonstrate the relationship and communications skills political nous practical grip and focus on good governance and impact on residents to enable you to secure impact and progress the Mayor and councils agendas. Your credibility and approach will make you a valued and influential colleague within the council and contact for partners. An inspiring and empathetic leader you will support and empower your team to thrive and succeed individually and collectively and will ensure that systems and practices are honed to enable effective efficient and responsive working.
This post is politically restricted.
To view the job description and person specification for this post please click here
For more information or to have a confidential discussion about this role please contact Sarah Sturrock Interim Chief of Staff to the Mayor.
Closing date for applications Sunday 22nd June 2025 at 23.59.
Additional Information
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Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
