Director
Central London Forward
Salary up to £115,000
Central London Forward (CLF) is the partnership of the 12 central London local authorities. We work together to support inclusive and sustainable growth in central London; so that our economy thrives, and our residents benefit from the opportunities this creates. Central London Forward supports partnership working, we provide intelligence to support decision-making, we act as a collective voice for our member authorities, and we manage large scale cross-borough programmes. Over the last two years, we have supported over 10,000 residents into work.
THE ROLE
Reporting to the Partnership Board, the Director is responsible for providing strategic leadership for Central London Forward. The Director will help influence policymakers – both nationally and regionally – and make the case for further devolution. Working closely with our member authorities, you will be responsible for ensuring effective delivery of cross-borough programmes, including designing and rolling out a major new employment programme. The Director will represent Central London Forward, building effective relationships both with member boroughs and with external stakeholders including central government, London government, and the business community. You will be responsible for supporting and motivating a fantastic team, and effectively managing large budgets.
We are looking for a strategic thinker, with extensive experience of leadership and management. The ideal candidate will have experience both of shaping policy, and of managing large and complex projects and programmes. The role requires exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills. We are seeking someone who is passionate about London, local government and inclusive growth.
Central London Forward is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we seek to reflect the diversity of the communities we represent. We welcome applications from applicants from under-represented communities. Central London Forward is committed to offering flexible working, and to supporting staff development.
INFORMATION
For further details, please click on the role profile and useful links below. For more information please contact Sunita Patel on 07561 708023/sunita.patel@starfishsearch.com, or Jamie Brown on 020 3971 0839/jamie.brown@starfishsearch.com
Candidate Pack Structure ChartTimeline
Closing Date: 8th December 2024
Longlist Meeting: 12th December 2024
Preliminary Interviews: 16th December (All Day) & 18th December (AM)
In-Person Stakeholder Sessions: 8th January 2025
Final Panel Interviews: 13th January 2025
How to apply
To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:
- Your CV (no more than three sides of A4).
- A supporting statement (no more than three sides of A4). This should set out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the criteria in person specification, included in the candidate pack.
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