Policy Officer

4 weeks ago


Bristol, United Kingdom UK Civil Service Full time

Job summary

The Office for Local Government (Oflog)'s vision is to help make local government even better. We will increase understanding about the performance of local authorities, warn when authorities are at risk of serious failure, and support local government to improve itself. To do that, Oflog's strategic objectives are:

inform - to increase understanding - among citizens, civil society, central government and local government itself - about data on the performance of local authorities;warn - to help identify local authorities that are at risk of serious failure but have not raised the alarm themselves;support - to support local government to improve performance, productivity, and value for money: championing best practice, improving data capability and rationalising a complex data landscape.

Oflog is a key priority of the Secretary of State. It is an office of DLUHC, meaning all staff are DLUHC civil servants. The government committed in the Levelling Up White Paper that Oflog would be independent, and Ministers have asked us to act with a spirit of independence and have committed not to exercise influence over our outputs (other than approving our recommendations for new metrics). We look forward to Oflog's increasing independence.

Oflog is a mixed-discipline team, including policy and local government experts, and analysts from a range of disciplines. This is a unique time to participate in setting up a new organisation from the ground up. While supporting the aims of Oflog, the successful candidate will have an opportunity to work in a nimble organisation and to shape the overall organisation and its culture.

Job description

We are looking for a HEO policy officer, desirably with experience of working in the environment of the data landscape and data capability. This is an exciting role with a particular focus on shaping the support strands of Oflog�s work.

This role will play a key part in ensuring best use of data by Oflog, Central and Local Government.

As a policy officer, you will support work in the areas of data landscape and data capability. In doing so, you will work with many different teams within Oflog, across Whitehall, Local Government and other sector bodies.

You will be comfortable in taking a flexible approach to tasks. You will have good organisational skills and enjoy researching various subject areas.

You will also have the opportunity to help develop Oflog�s newly emerging culture and environment; we encourage all colleagues to play a role in the growth and development of Oflog, and bring about the work ethos they want to see.

Person specification

We are looking for a candidate with experience and skills in the follow areas.

 Essential

Strong oral and written skills including the ability to communicate detailed information succinctly and clearly.Ability to work collaboratively, build consensus and influence outcomes, both within and outside HM Government.Experience of undertaking research and summarising findings succinctly.Track record of demonstrating resilience and flexibility under pressure with the ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.Ability to balance competing demands whilst delivering high quality outputs.Strong organisational and management skills.

An interest in the local government sector in the broad sense, passionate about ensuring good outcomes for the current and future sector and partners, and eager to help drive DLUHC�s contribution to delivering Levelling Up.

Desirable

Knowledge and demonstrable understanding of the local government sector.Good understanding of the data and digital environment.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Delivering at PaceMaking Effective DecisionsWorking TogetherCommunicating and Influencing

Benefits

Alongside your salary of �32,178, Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities contributes �8,688 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Learning and development tailored to your roleAn environment with flexible working optionsA culture encouraging inclusion and diversityA with an average employer contribution of 27%
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