Director of Strategy & Performance

The Department for Education is the UK government department with responsibility for schools and children’s services. Our vision for Education is unambiguous; equality of opportunity for children and young people regardless of their background. Our reforms to the school system will raise standards of educational attainment and result in more freedom and autonomy for schools.

The Director of Strategy and Performance will help to guide the Department in delivering an ambitious policy and Departmental reform programme. They will be responsible for improving the quality of policy-making and implementation across the Department. The successful candidate will to work closely with Ministers, the permanent Secretary and a wide range of senior colleagues. We are also advertising the role of Chief Analyst and will consider applications from candidates who wish to be considered for both roles; both roles require strategic leadership, strong intellectual and communication skills. 

We are looking for people who share our commitment to transforming the country’s education system and improving the lives of children and young people. 

How to apply

For further information, including details of how to apply for this role, please click on the apply button. The reference number is 1387991.

To apply please send your completed application toscs.recruitment@education.gsi.gov.uk  quoting the job title of the post(s) you wish to be considered for.

The Department for Education is an equal opportunities employer.

Closing date:  31 December 2013