Strategic Lead for Tackling Poverty

We are seeking an exceptional Strategic Lead for Tackling Poverty to drive forward Haringey's anti-poverty agenda.

The successful candidate will lead the delivery of Haringey's Anti-Poverty Strategy and oversee our £18m Crisis and Resilience Fund programme, using evidence-based decision making and a relentless focus on improving people's lives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading delivery of Haringey's Anti-Poverty Strategy and associated programmes
• Overseeing the governance, performance and financial stewardship of an £18m investment programme
• Building and strengthening partnerships across the council, the NHS, schools, community organisations and other stakeholders
• Developing and maintaining a strong evidence base to underpin and evaluate investment decisions
• Identifying opportunities to maximise impact, reduce duplication and strengthen collaboration across the borough
• Commissioning and overseeing projects and services that support residents facing hardship
• Developing robust approaches to measuring impact and understanding what works
• Working with leaders across the council and external organisations, community groups, elected members, and residents
• Advising and being accountable to senior officers and Cabinet Members on policy, investment and programme decisions

The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong track record of leading complex programmes or initiatives that deliver meaningful social outcomes
• Strong research, data analysis and performance management skills, with the ability to turn insight into action
• Excellent partnership-building and influencing skills, with the ability to secure commitment across organisations and sectors
• Experience working in politically sensitive environments and engaging effectively with elected members and senior stakeholders
• A deep understanding of poverty, inequality and the evidence base for effective interventions
• Experience overseeing significant budgets, commissioning activity and programme governance
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A collaborative leadership style and the ability to deliver through influence rather than hierarchy

In return, we offer a salary of GBP 66,078 - 69,807 per year, a leave entitlement of 31 days + bank holidays, potential hybrid working opportunities, health and wellbeing support, a generous local government pension scheme and a range of discount schemes across leisure and culture.