Head of secretariat, commission on neighbourhoods
About commission on neighbourhoods
The Commission will be made up of an expert panel of Commissioners with a high
profile Chair, supported by a strong Secretariat. Between autumn 2024 and the end of
2025 it will rigorously examine the role of neighbourhoods in people’s lives; quantify
and qualitatively explore neighbourhood effects; establish ‘what works’, drawing on
both international and domestic evidence; and produce considered policy
recommendations for government and others. In doing so, it should have particular
regard to the role and relevance of neighbourhoods in achieving the policy priorities
and missions of the new government.
The Commission will help to ensure neighbourhoods find their place in the
new government’s agenda and that policy and practice, secures the
improvement of the most deprived neighbourhoods and the prospects of their
residents.
About the role
We are looking for a motivated and experienced individual to lead the Secretariat to
the Commission. The post holder will need a combination of strong delivery drive; well-developed political sensitivity; exceptional communication skills; proven organisational
ability; and a keen understanding of national and local policy environments (in
particular in relation to regeneration, local growth, local government, community/civil
society or other relevant policy areas). The post holder will initially be hosted within Local Trust whilst the Commission is established, as part of a wider policy, research and communications directorate. Depending on Commissioners’ decisions, the long-term host of the Commission may in due course transfer to an alternative body, possibly an academic institution or other
public body.
How to apply
To apply, you should submit:
- An up-to-date CV which shows your full career history. We recommend that this is no longer than two pages.
- A supporting statement, with your name at the top of each page, explaining why you are interested in this role, and how you fulfil the person specification. Each section of the person spec should be addressed under clear headings. We recommend that this is no longer than two pages.
Please note that applications can only be considered if both a CV and supporting statement is submitted. If you are applying on the basis of a secondment, please include a statement from your employer indicating they are content to pursue this as an option.
The deadline for applications is 11th September, with interviews on 19th September
Please send applications to recruitment@localtrust.org.uk
We are only able to offer feedback to applicants who attend interview stage.