Location
London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£62,742 - £66,084 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. Residents and local organisations have come together to shape our new shared vision, Our Tower Hamlets 2035. This vision 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 Strategy & Improvement Lead to join our Corporate Strategy & Partnerships Service. You will lead the council’s work in building and strengthening relationships across the borough – from anchor institutions and businesses to voluntary and community groups – to drive forward our shared ambitions.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a borough-wide movement for change, helping to shape how we work together, tackle inequality, and improve lives.

Key Responsibilities
- Mobilise partnerships to deliver the Our Tower Hamlets 2035 ambitions, working across sectors to develop shared solutions to complex challenges.
- Build and broker relationships with anchor institutions, businesses, community organisations, and residents to co-design and deliver impactful initiatives.
- Coordinate strategic partnerships by managing the Partnership Executive Group, bringing together key stakeholders to improve Tower Hamlets.
- Strengthen partnerships to ensure alignment with the borough’s vision, effective operation, and impact measurement.
- Represent the Council in key forums and partnerships to shape policy and attract investment into the borough.
- Enable neighbourhood working by supporting services and communities to collaborate locally and tailor support to area needs.
- Translate strategic priorities into action by helping partners and services align their work with the vision and deliver real change.
- Lead and manage the Council’s strategic partnership function and partnership team.

Experience
- Proven experience enabling and driving cross-sector collaborations that deliver social impact.
- Strong political awareness with the ability to navigate complex organisational and stakeholder environments.
- Confidence in using data and insight to inform strategy and solve problems.

About you
- Deep understanding of the strategic challenges facing Tower Hamlets and commitment to the Our Tower Hamlets 2035 vision.
- Excellent relationship-building skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
- Clear and compelling communication skills, with the ability to write for different audiences.
- Passion for community-led change and belief in the power of partnership working.

Qualifications
- Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in strategy, partnership working, or related fields are desirable but not explicitly stated.

Benefits
- Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
- Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 days after 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas.
- Flexible and agile working to support work–life balance.
- Staff money-saving schemes such as rent deposit loans and season ticket loans.
- Learning and development opportunities through the Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways.

Tower Hamlets is a unique and dynamic borough at the heart of London, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference. Our award-winning Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace designed to foster collaboration and innovation. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent, and Respect – creating a positive and inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.