Policy Officer

3 days ago


Harrow, United Kingdom Harrow Council Full time

Overview:
The Resources Services Directorate at Harrow Council are looking for a Policy Officer (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) to join their team on a Fixed Term basis for one year. The post holder will work across the authority to influence and develop the corporate EDI policy direction of the authority. They will be responsible for developing EDI policy expertise with regard to the Council’s priorities in the context of the delivery of the Council’s key outcomes and objectives.

The post holder will provide expert, strategic EDI policy advice, support and analysis to the Chief Executive, Corporate Strategic Board, the Leader, Portfolio Holders and the Scrutiny Leadership Group, therefore some understanding of working in a political environment is essential.

They will undertake strategy development, research, analysis, project management and commissioning projects as commissioned by the Chief Executive, Corporate Strategic Board, the Leader, Portfolio Holders and the Scrutiny Leadership Group and agreed with the Head of EDI. This includes consulting with the public and stakeholders on specific reviews, meeting with the public individually and in groups (on and off site), and representing the Council at public and partnership meetings.

About you:
The successful applicant will have:

- Degree level education, or relevant work experience
- Expert knowledge of the local government policy and performance environment
- A good understanding of the Harrow community
- Experience of working with councillors, senior managers and stakeholders and managing effective working relationships in a political environment
- Experience managing and conducting research projects or strategy development
- Experience of producing briefing materials for councillors/managers or similar
- Experience of managing a committee or partnership work programme
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to a wide range of people using a variety of media
- The ability to build effective working relationships both within the organisation and with colleagues in partner organisations/other councils.
- Excellent organisational skills demonstrating the ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales.

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