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 the 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 and deliver the Our Tower Hamlets 2035 ambitions.
- 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
- 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 our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways.

Tower Hamlets is a unique borough at the heart of London, blending history and innovation. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End 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 new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and community. It is located directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station.

We place equality, diversity, and inclusion at the core of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, ensuring 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, project management, and partnership working is desirable to effectively contribute to delivering the borough’s ambitions.

About you
You are dynamic, collaborative, and committed to equity and inclusion. You have strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate strategic priorities into practical actions. You are motivated by making a positive impact on communities and tackling systemic inequalities.

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