XXX JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Salary: Hours of Work: Responsible to: Responsible for: Job Purpose: A.

To lead on policy and strategy development that will enable the organisation to achieve its aims and objectives. B. To ensure plans are in place to monitor performance against operational plans. C. To respond to developments in the sector and disseminate information appropriately via its membership and activities, and utilise the same mechanisms to influence strategic decisions. D. As part of the Senior Management team to contribute to policy development and support its implementation, to management decision making and organisational development within XXX. Main Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Be at the forefront of policy and strategy development that impact on XXX and the XXX VCS, ensuring current information is filtered down through internal mechanisms, out to the sector and influences key stakeholders to the benefit of the VCS in XXX. Ensure any feedback is utilised, where appropriate. 2. To oversee the research and production, in liaison with other XXX staff and as directed by the Chief Executive, policy and discussion briefings on new policy and performance areas that are generic to the VCS. Ensuring a consistent approach to interpretation of policy across the organisation. Liaise with external bodies and partners as appropriate. 3. Keep abreast of policy and performance developments, locally, regionally and nationally, ensuring any research undertaken is current and of a high quality. 4. Advise the XXX CE of key policy developments, their likely impact on XXX and the XXX VCS and how XXX should respond to accommodate these changes 5. Support the development of XXXs corporate plan ensuring that it aligns effectively to external policy, both current and future trends, the needs of the VCS in XXX and the resources available to XXX 6. Ensure processes are developed and implemented to monitor the organisations performance against its aims and objectives and targets set and take action as appropriate. Head of Policy and Performance To be determined 35 hours a week. Some evening and weekend work may be necessary to carry out the duties of this post. Chief Executive (XXX) Policy and Performance Officer

7. To draft, implement and monitor the Policy and Performance service plan in line with the XXX corporate plan ensuring outcomes are achieved. 8. Deputise in the absence of the Chief Executive. 9. Manage and develop the Policy & Performance function, including its budget. Manage staff in accordance with the organisations policies and procedures. 10. Ensure the Policy & Performance team members have individual action plans and monitor their achievement taking action where appropriate. 11. Ensure any policy and performance information which is fed into the XXX website is relevant, and of a high standard. 12. Produce and present reports internally and to other relevant bodies as required. 13. Contribute to income generation activities. 14. Attend and participate in external events on behalf of XXX, taking a lead role where appropriate. Whilst every effort has been made to outline all the main duties and responsibilities of the post, a document such as this does not permit every item to be specified in detail. Also the post holder may, from time to time, be asked to undertake other reasonable duties commensurate with the grading of the post. In addition to undertaking the duties as outlined above, the post holder will be expected to fully adhere to the following: 1. Equality Act in accordance with the organisations Equality Policy, which is designed to prevent discrimination of any kind, and ensure equality of opportunity is a key principle that is continually embraced. Operational Ensure that all duties are carried out in line with the organisations health and safety, operational, performance management, personnel, data protection, and financial regulations policies and procedures. Corporate Image Adopt a professional image at all times. Confidentiality Maintain absolute confidentiality with regard to the organisations information and procedures.

2.

3. 4.

XXX

PERSON SPECIFICATION Job Title: HEAD OF POLICY AND PERFORMANCE Essential Desirable Method of Assessment AF/I/R AF/I/R AF/I/R AF/I/R AF/I/R AF/I/R AF/I/R AF/I/R AF/I/R AF/I/R

Personal Skills/Characteristics 1. Experience a) A track record of initiating major courses of action and/or policy development b) Developing, managing & implementing an organisational action plan. c) Budget Management. d) Experience of managing staff. e) Working within the voluntary and community sector. f) Working knowledge of policy development in the public sector especially central, regional and local government

g) Experience of strategic partnership working h) Developing, managing & implementing a performance management framework. i) j) Experience of robust monitoring and evaluation systems. Experience of project development, implementation and budget management.

2. Qualifications & Training a) Relevant degree or equivalent level of education b) Evidence of continuing professional development AF/C AF/C AF/I/R 3. Special Skills/Knowledge a) In-depth knowledge & understanding of current policies and strategies which affect the voluntary and community sector. b) In-depth understanding of national and local policies and strategies as it affects the voluntary and community sector. c) Ability to prepare and present complex issues, and reports in a clear concise and understandable manner d) Ability to influence and negotiate with individuals/groups internally and externally to the organisation AF/I/R AF/I/R AF/I/R AF/I/R

AF/I/R e) Understanding of and ability to use ICT to maximum advantage 4. Personal Qualities a) Ability to organise, plan and prioritise on own initiative, including when under pressure b) A high level of interpersonal skills. c) Ability to work within a team or on own initiative d) Willingness to work in a changing environment. I/R e) Knowledge of and commitment to equal opportunities 5. Personal Circumstance a) Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands b) Occasional attendance at meetings outside normal working hours 6. Physical Requirements a) Ability to travel to various locations as required AF/I I/R I/R AF/I/R AF/I/R

AF/I/R I/R AF/I/R

Key: AF = Application form. I = Interview. R = Reference. T = Test. C = Certificate