Deputy Head of Corporate Strategy

Deputy Head of Corporate Strategy

FTC 12 months (Maternity cover)

London Office Base with Hybrid Working

GBP70000.00 circa

"The Money and Pension Service (MaPS) is looking for a Deputy Head of Corporate Strategy to join their team.

Your role will be the coordination and development of the MaPS Corporate Strategy, working collaboratively with leaders across the organisation and key external stakeholders to ensure alignment of strategic direction and implementation.

If you are an expert in corporate strategy development and passionate about helping improve people's lives, read on.

Delivering our mission: We help people – particularly those most in need – to improve their financial wellbeing and build a better, more confident future. Working collaboratively across the UK, we make sure customers can access high–quality money and pensions guidance and debt advice throughout their lives, however and whenever they need it.

Living our values: At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values – caring, connecting and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We're not only looking for the best people to come and work for us, but we need people who share our values.

Caring. We care about our colleagues and people whose lives we are here to transform.

Connecting. We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.

Transforming. We are committed to transforming lives and make a positive societal impact.

By fostering our values, we are very proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. We are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds, we want our colleagues to reflect our customers and the people we assist."

The Deputy Head of Corporate Strategy will be responsible for managing and supporting in the following areas;

• Work with MaPS leadership community, Executive Leadership Team, Board and key stakeholders (incl. DWP and HMT) to define, draft, design and publish MaPS long–term and one–year corporate plan.
• Design components of the corporate strategy to deliver MaPS legal and policy mandate, its corporate mission and priorities, and ensure alignment to Government priorities.
• Ensure MaPS corporate strategy and approach is based on thorough analysis of internal and external relevant data, insights and stakeholder engagement.
• Establish and coordinate a system and process that allows for a controlled and comprehensive approach to strategy development with MaPS and be responsible for evolving its professionalism and maturity. Coordinate the 'Corporate Strategy Community' – an internal community of practice – to ensure alignment of strategy development across MaPS.
• Work and collaborate with colleagues and key external stakeholders to secure buy–in, including MaPS Board, DWP, HMT, the Devolved Administration Sub–Committee, the MaPS Advisory Group.
• Provide strategic oversight of the implementation and execution of the corporate strategy and plan to ensure alignment, including reviewing business cases, supporting change management through the Portfolio and Change Committee, and helping to identify and resolve key strategic risks and issues.

The Deputy Head of Corporate Strategy will need to have the following skills and experience:

• Strategic thinking, leadership and creativity as well as broad subject matter expertise in similar challenging environments with strong policy and operational focus. Able to anticipate strategic challenges and the implications on the organisation, establish the long–term strategic impact of decisions, and identify and break down silos in thinking.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills, with proven track record of building trusted relationships, collaborating and enabling enterprise / system leadership through negotiation, adaptability and influencing. Able to network effectively at all levels (internally and externally) and influence without direct management oversight.
• Strong experience of creating and facilitating strategic development, including developing and assessing options, influencing direction at an organisational or major programme level, and informing implementation.
• Strong analytical and problem–solving skills using a variety of methods, such as conceptual models, logical reasoning and data / numerical analysis, and able to act with proportionality by balancing robustness with pragmatism.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal, written and visual), able to draft publishable documents at pace and to summarise complex issues confidently, succinctly and with clarity. With the ability to credibly advise and influence Executive and Board–level stakeholders and adapt communication style to suit different audiences.
• Leadership experience of inspiring, supporting and developing an inclusive culture within diverse teams.

What Money and Pensions Service can offer you?

• • Generous Annual Leave 30 days plus Bank Holidays
  • Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)
  • Interest–free loan to help you buy season tickets for buses and trains
  • Cycle to work Scheme
  • Free eye test & flu jabs
  • Life assurance scheme
  • Give as you earn scheme
  • Employee assistance programme (EAP)
  • PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)
  • Enhanced family and sick pay
  • Paid volunteering (2 days a year)
  • Recognition Scheme
  • Discounts portal to numerous retailers