Strategic Planning Manager (Internal Applicants Only)

PLEASE NOTE THIS POST IS ONLY OPEN TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicestershire, LE3 8RA

Salary: Grade 13, £ 49,211 - £53,826 per annum (pro rata for part time) (pay award pending)

Working Hours: Full time, 37 hours - Monday to Friday

Contract Type: Fixed term 18 months

Closing Date: 21st August 2026

Interview date: 2nd September 2026

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference and influence change?

Do you want a job where no two days are the same?

About the Role

This role will suit an ambitious and self-motivated person with experience of project management, innovation, social care policy and change leadership who is willing to grasp fresh challenges and learn new skills to help Adults and Culture successfully navigate Local Government Re-organisation and to lead in the further development of co-production across the department. You will work with departmental leaders to develop and implement strategic plans (including Commissioning plans) and ensure that engagement and co-production influences strategy and service delivery and that people’s voices are heard.

Following the successful promotion of the previous post-holder to a Head of Service role, we are inviting expressions of interest for an 18-month secondment to join a small, friendly, supportive and highly performing strategic team, working at the cutting-edge of strategy development and preparations for Local Government Reorganisation.

About You

To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:

• Have a relevant degree/professional qualification or an equivalent level of relevant experience.
• Experience of project management and delivery of complex projects, including policy development and implementation.
• Good knowledge of current key issues facing Adult Social Care Services Departments, Local Authorities and the NHS, with the ability to constantly update knowledge, particularly in relation to national policy and its local impact.
• High levels of political awareness and a strong understanding of the wider strategic and political context within Leicestershire.
• Successful experience of working in a complex partnership setting.
• Understanding of strategic commissioning.
• Strong experience of setting clear priorities and objectives and negotiating and implementing effective outcomes.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Christine Collingwood - Service Manager Strategy & Planning

Telephone: 0116 3050696

Email: christine.collingwood@leics.gov.uk

How to Apply

At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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