Location
London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£50,175 - £53,319 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 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 Strategy & Policy Officer to join our Corporate Strategy & Partnerships Service. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping the development of strategy and policy to achieve the borough’s ambitions and managing high-impact strategic projects that improve the lives of residents.

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
- Develop strategies and plans in collaboration with key stakeholders to achieve the borough’s ambitions.
- Support delivery of strategic projects with council services and key partners aligned to shared priorities.
- Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, helping partners and services deliver real change on the ground.
- Mobilise partnerships across sectors to develop shared solutions to complex challenges.
- Support innovation and learning by creating space for experimentation, sharing lessons, and scaling up successful initiatives.
- Champion equity and inclusion, ensuring work reflects the borough’s diversity and addresses systemic inequalities.

Our Benefits
- Competitive salary £50,175 - £53,319.
- 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 including rent deposit loans and season ticket loans.
- Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways.

About Tower Hamlets Council
Tower Hamlets is a unique borough at the heart of London, where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. As one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, we offer unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, located directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is a hub for collaboration, innovation, and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where 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. If you want to see the impact of your work every day, Tower Hamlets is the place for you.

Experience
Experience in strategy and policy development or managing strategic projects is desirable. Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders and partners is essential.

About you
You are dynamic, collaborative, and committed to delivering positive change. You have strong communication and organisational skills, with a passion for tackling inequality and championing equity and inclusion. You are motivated to work in a diverse community and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in public policy, strategy, social sciences, or related fields are advantageous but not explicitly required. A commitment to continuous learning and professional development is expected.