Description
We are seeking an ambitious, creative, and experienced Insight and Influence Lead to champion participation, strengthen youth voice, and ensure the experiences of children and young people influence policy, practice, and strategic decision-making.
As Insight and Influence Lead, you will:
- Lead the development and delivery of the Insight and Influence service.
- Oversee and support key participation forums, including the Young People's Council, Children in Care Council, and Care Leavers Forum.
- Coordinate meaningful engagement with children and young people from diverse backgrounds and communities.
- Develop innovative approaches to gathering insight, lived experience, and feedback.
- Ensure participation activity informs strategic planning, service improvement, and decision-making.
- Manage and support a team, including young advisors and participation staff.
- Build effective relationships with service leaders, partners, elected members, and community organisations.
- Promote a culture where the voice of children and young people is valued and embedded across services.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about children's rights, participation, and co-production.
- Has experience of engaging and empowering children and young people.
- Can translate insight and lived experience into meaningful change.
- Has excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
- Understands safeguarding and the needs of children and young people.
- Can lead projects, manage competing priorities, and deliver results.
- Is creative, energetic, and committed to improving outcomes for children and families.
This is an opportunity to make a real difference at a time of significant transformation in Children's Services. You will work with passionate colleagues, senior leaders, and young people themselves to ensure their voices shape the future of services across Greenwich.
Salary: GBP 49,056 - 52,194 per year