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Improvement and Strategy Development Lead

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Bristol City Council

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Consulting
    Government & Politics
  • Bristol

AI generated summary

  • You should have substantial experience in improvement and strategy development, knowledge of strategic planning, and the ability to adapt across Children’s services, SEND, and Adult social care.
  • You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, collaborate with leadership on key frameworks, manage strategic projects, and adapt to evolving needs across children and adult services.

Requirements

  • We are looking to recruit a motivated and dynamic individual who is able to take initiative and drive change.
  • The successful candidate will have significant relevant experience of improvement and strategy development, including inspection frameworks.
  • You will have knowledge of the strategic planning cycle, including consultation, engagement, and co-production.
  • You will be required to work at pace, build positive relationships with partners and be responsive to complex and changing needs and demands.
  • The team covers work in Children’s services, SEND and Adult social care, and the post holder will be required to work flexibly across all service areas to meet service demands.

Responsibilities

  • You will work at the centre of directorates to lead continuous improvement arrangements to improve outcomes for people that use services within Bristol.
  • You will work alongside the leadership team to prepare for and ensure delivery against key inspection, assurance, and sector-led improvement frameworks across children and adult services.
  • You will lead key improvement projects and workstreams that relate to strategic improvement priorities.
  • You will be required to work at pace, build positive relationships with partners and be responsive to complex and changing needs and demands.
  • The team covers work in Children’s services, SEND and Adult social care, and the post holder will be required to work flexibly across all service areas to meet service demands.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Improvement and Strategy Development Lead.

What is the work schedule for this position?

This is a part-time position requiring 24 hours of work per week.

What team will the successful candidate be working with?

The successful candidate will be working with the Policy, Improvement and Partnerships Team.

What are the main responsibilities of this role?

The main responsibilities include leading continuous improvement arrangements, preparing for inspections, and managing key improvement projects related to strategic priorities across children’s education and adult services.

Is experience with inspection frameworks required for this role?

Yes, significant relevant experience of improvement and strategy development, including inspection frameworks, is required.

Will the candidate need to engage with multiple service areas?

Yes, the candidate will need to work flexibly across all service areas including Children’s services, SEND, and Adult social care.

What type of work environment does Bristol City Council offer?

Bristol City Council offers a fast-moving and supportive work environment, with hybrid working arrangements available for most roles.

What benefits are included in the rewards package?

The rewards package includes flexible working, membership in the Local Government Pension scheme, a generous annual leave allowance, and opportunities for personal development.

How does Bristol City Council support disabled applicants?

Bristol City Council is a Disability Confident employer, meaning they guarantee interviews for applicants who consider themselves disabled and meet the essential criteria. They also provide reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and ongoing workplace support.

Who can I contact for more information about the role?

For more information, you can contact Ellie Cheney, the Policy, Improvement and Partnerships manager.

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Bristol City Council

We’re a vibrant local authority responsible for providing services to over 459,000 people in Bristol.

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1974
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Mission & Purpose

We provide hundreds of day-to-day services, from being a landlord, providing social care and running our museums, libraries and parks. We deliver a diverse range of services to support people who live and work in Bristol, and people who visit the city too. We are committed to building a better Bristol – a city where everyone shares in its success. To achieve our vision we must ensure the social, economic and political inclusion of everyone, irrespective of age, gender, sexuality, disability, ethnicity, religion or socio-economic status. We have an ambitious vision to build a better Bristol that includes everyone in the city’s success. That’s why we’re looking for innovative and talented individuals who can help us achieve this vision. We want people who share our values and commitment to serve the city, its communities and citizens. Join us and you'll get more than a challenging job; you'll enjoy all the benefits of living and working in one of Europe's most vibrant and best-located cities. We strive for an inclusive, high-performing, healthy and motivated workforce. To help us achieve this we offer a range of flexible working options to help you balance your work and home life. We need dynamic people from a diverse range of backgrounds who are keen to work in a fast-paced environment to help empower people to live successful and independent lives as part of their community. We’re looking for people as vibrant, as inspiring and as unique as the city of Bristol itself.