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 strategy and policy by working 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 action by helping partners and services align their work with the vision to 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
Competitive salary within the range £50,175 - £53,319.
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Generous annual leave entitlement: 29 days, rising to 33 days after 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas.
Flexible and agile working arrangements to support work–life balance.
Access to 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.

About Tower Hamlets Council
Tower Hamlets is a unique borough at the heart of London, where history and innovation coexist. 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 in the country, it offers 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 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.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to our values. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, fostering a positive and inclusive culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are committed to building a workplace 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, or partnership working is desirable. Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders to deliver complex projects and initiatives is important.

About you
You are dynamic, collaborative, and motivated to make a positive impact. You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence partners and stakeholders. You are committed to equity and inclusion and have a strong understanding of the challenges faced by diverse communities.

You are adaptable and open to innovation, willing to support experimentation and learning to improve outcomes.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in public policy, social sciences, or related fields are desirable but not essential. A commitment to ongoing professional development is expected.