
An excellent Policy Manager with a good understanding of using project management tools and techniques to implement and influence policy. A good awareness of London's governance and local government family and political framework. An ability to work in partnership with London's health stakeholders, elected members, pan London organisations and voluntary sector communities. Skilled in procuring and commissioning research projects to provide evidence for lobbying government. A clear concise communicator in writing and verbally with skills to advocate on behalf of boroughs collectively and on behalf of London's communities.
An understanding of the challenges facing London to reduce health inequalities and improve health outcomes for London's black, asian and minority communities.
Managed and serviced the statutory Transport and Environment Committee.
Drafting minutes, agenda and reports for elected members.
Collaborated wide a range of borough officers; trading standards, licensing officers and government departments including DCMS.
Leading on the regulatory frameworks including boroughs responsibility to manage trading standards functions.
Managed borough concerns around implementation of the Licensing Act and Gambling Act legislation ensuring that that boroughs are appropriately funded.
Commissoning research projects
Managing projects using project management tools
Liasing with government departments
Awareness of local government family and political governance
Excellent, report writing, briefings and providing concise information
Good organisational skills working as part of a team or in a leadership role
A good understanding of London's public health issues including the impact of health inequalities