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Join the Growth and Reform Network: We’re Hiring!

Two exciting roles are now open: Help shape inclusive growth and public service reform across the UK

Are you passionate about enabling inclusive economic growth and better public services? Do you want to play a key role in bridging the gap between national policy-making and regional and local implementation?

The Growth and Reform Network - a pioneering partnership led by the Centre for Progressive Policy, the Future Governance Forum, and Metro Dynamics, is growing our team, and we're looking for two brilliant people to join us:

Head of Programme and Engagement

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As Head of Programme and Engagement at the Growth and Reform Network, you will lead on network development, programme management and delivery, being a key point of contact for mayors, council leaders and senior officers across the UK. This will include convening a member-led peer to peer learning programme and creating a space for senior leaders, mayors and officers to exchange ideas and talk through major growth and reform innovation opportunities and challenges. You will also work with the Deputy Director to develop the policy and evidence base, learning from public service reform and local growth innovation, including through Test and Learn piloting with member places.

This is a pivotal role for our small but high achieving team, bolstered by the support of the Future Governance Forum and Metro Dynamics, as well as a wide range of partners across the progressive policy ecosystem. By joining us now, you will be at the forefront of developing one of the UK’s most exciting policy and practice networks and will have the opportunity to play a role in shaping what its strategic approach looks like in the medium and long term.

Communications and Engagement Officer

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This role will see you play an essential part in a small but high-functioning team, working closely with the Head of Programme and Engagement to engage with and develop the Growth and Reform Network's membership. It will involve taking ownership of the development of high-quality communications to members, as well as website, newsletter, and social media content.

This will include working across all aspects of our communications and engagement, supporting the team and wider partnership, including colleagues across Metro Dynamics and the Future Governance Forum, to develop an influential space for senior leaders, mayors and officers to exchange ideas and talk through major growth and reform innovation opportunities and challenges. It requires someone with a sharp eye for detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.

Key information:

• Both roles are full-time and permanent
• Flexible working considered
• London-based with UK travel – but location flexible

Applications close on Tuesday 27th, 10 pm: Send your CV and a 1-page cover letter to info@progressive-policy.net.

Interviews are to be held w/c 2nd June.

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