Special Adviser for Mayors and Strategic Authorities

The role holder will:

- Lead on policy relating to Mayors and Strategic Authorities within the Rewiring the State pillar, working with the Director to advise the Prime Minister. - Report to the Director for Rewiring the State and support them in developing short, medium and longer-term policy across the pillar, leading on all aspects of policy relating to Mayors, strategic authorities and regional growth. - Work closely with departments, particularly MHCLG and HMT, mayoral offices, strategic authorities and colleagues across No10, to develop policy, drive delivery and meet the PM’s ambitions, while seeking regular challenge from external policy thinkers. - The role holder should ensure that through rewiring the state, we are delivering good growth in every postcode, and ensuring public services work for the people and places they serve. - Lead policy engagement with a wide range of relevant stakeholders, ensuring strong relationships are built with Mayors and local leaders, strategic authorities and external partners to support coalition building and delivery of the Government’s priorities working with relevant colleagues in No 10.

Person criteria

The role holder will have:

- Strong knowledge of devolution and policy relating to Mayors and strategic authorities, and an understanding of how they support the Government’s wider objectives on growth, public services and a democratic renewal. - Significant experience of policy development and delivery in a high-profile environment, with a track record of driving policy impact, securing outcomes, and translating strategic priorities into action. - Excellent political judgement, policy expertise and creativity, with a ‘can-do’ approach to problem-solving and the ability to identify opportunities, navigate risks and unlock barriers to delivery. - Strong influencing and relationship-building skills, with the judgement and credibility to work effectively across government, engaging with Ministers, senior officials and external stakeholders to drive progress on priority issues. - Strong personal drive and resilience, with the ability to operate effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities and maintain focus on delivery and results. - Strong relationship skills, with a track record of building trust, fostering collaboration and working effectively with colleagues across teams to deliver outcomes in complex and fast-paced environments.

Additional information

The salary for this role will fall within Pay Band 3.

This role can be based in No10 Downing Street or No10 North, with travel as required. This is not a Civil Service recruitment process and the final appointment decision rests with the appointing Minister.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

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How to apply

Email [email removed - click apply for more details] by COP 13 November with your CV and a 1,000-word personal statement explaining why you are the best person for the role. Please use the email subject line ‘[Mayors and SAs] Full Name Job application’.