Location
London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£58,551 per annum

About the Role
Tower Hamlets is a borough with a proud history of standing up to injustice and supporting one another through tough times. Local people and organisations have come together to shape our new shared vision, Our Tower Hamlets 2025-2035, which sets out five bold ambitions to create a borough where everyone can live a good life and reach their full potential.

We are seeking a dynamic and collaborative Senior Strategy & Policy Officer to join the Corporate Strategy & Partnerships Service. In this role, you will play a key part in addressing the borough’s biggest challenges and opportunities by shaping strategy and policy across Tower Hamlets and leading high-impact strategic projects that improve residents’ lives.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a borough-wide movement for change, helping to shape collaborative ways of working, tackle inequality, and drive meaningful improvements.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead strategy and policy development by working with key stakeholders to create strategies and plans that deliver the borough’s vision.
- Own and lead strategic projects with council services and external partners aligned to shared priorities.
- Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, supporting partners and services to deliver real change on the ground.
- Build and broker relationships with anchor institutions, businesses, community organisations, and residents to co-design and implement impactful initiatives.
- Support innovation and learning by fostering experimentation, sharing lessons, and scaling successful approaches.
- Champion equity and inclusion by ensuring work reflects the borough’s diversity and addresses systemic inequalities.

What We Offer
- The chance to be part of a bold and inclusive vision for Tower Hamlets.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Opportunities for professional development and progression.

About Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets is a unique and vibrant borough at the heart of London, blending rich history with innovation. From historic docks and markets to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, it is one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. As one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs, it offers unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference.

Our award-winning Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and community. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent, and Respect – creating a positive culture where all colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you will find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places.

Experience
- Proven experience leading strategy development and managing strategic projects.
- Ability to use data and insight to understand complex challenges and develop solutions.
- Strong facilitation and engagement skills, with experience engaging elected members, senior officers, and residents.
- Good political awareness and understanding of working within complex organisational and community landscapes.
- Strong relationship-building skills with a range of stakeholders.

About You
- A deep understanding of the strategic challenges facing Tower Hamlets and a commitment to the Our Tower Hamlets 2025-2035 vision.
- Clear and compelling communication skills, able to write and present ideas effectively for different audiences.
- Collaborative, innovative, and committed to equity and inclusion.

Qualifications
- Specific qualifications are not stated but relevant experience and skills in strategy, policy development, and stakeholder engagement are essential.