Senior Policy and Partnerships Officer

3 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom lga Full time

**Who we are**

The District Councils’ Network (DCN) is a cross-party member led network of 166 councils. We are a Special Interest Group of the Local Government Association (LGA), and provide a single voice for all district services within the Local Government Association.

District councils in England deliver 86 out of 137 essential local government services to over 19 million people - over a third of the population - and cover almost 50% of the country by area.

District councils have a proven track record of building better lives and stronger economies in the areas that they serve. Districts provide 30% of England’s GDP, with 34% of all businesses registered in our areas. This includes almost 50% of agricultural businesses. Districts protect and enhance quality of life by safeguarding our environment, promoting public health and leisure, whilst creating attractive places to live, raise families and build a stronger economy. By tackling homelessness and promoting wellbeing, district councils ensure no one gets left behind by addressing the complex needs of today whilst attempting to prevent the social problems of tomorrow.

We are looking for two Senior Policy and Partnerships Officers. This is an exciting opportunity to land a senior role in an influential local government organisation. The District Councils’ Network (DCN) represents the diverse interests of our 167 member councils in England to central government.

The role offers frequent engagement with council leaders and chief executives across England as well as Government ministers and senior civil servants. It’s a great mix of policy, research, comms and delivery.

You’ll get the opportunity to engage with the big strategic issues of the day, including levelling up, housing, health and wellbeing, cost of living, climate change, and devolution. The DCN wants to be the go-to organisation in local government, and you’ll play a pivotal part in making that happen.

**The Job**

This is a busy and stretching job, ideal for someone looking to build a local government career at senior levels. You’ll oversee the delivery of the DCN’s strategic priorities - ensuring we’re producing strong research, evidence and policy, influencing our communications strategy, and working closely with specialist policy officers in our member councils. You’ll support the Director to drive forward the DCN’s strategy. There’ll be a strong emphasis on building new relationships with external partners.

**The Person**
- We’re looking for an ambitious and highly motivated individual with good political antennae and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of senior leaders.- You’ll have strong experience of developing and delivering policy at a senior level.
- You’ll be adept at analysing complex problems and diverse information to produce compelling arguments.
- You’ll have excellent oral and written communication skills. You’ll be able to work independently and confidently represent DCN to our members and external audiences.
- You’ll be a supportive manager and a strong leader.
- Experience of working in local government isn’t essential but you’ll be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the policy and delivery priorities for district and unitary councils.

**The Benefits**
- The DCN is an equal opportunities employer and has flexible working practices:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Incremental pay award (awarded annually in April after one year’s service)

**To apply**

**Closing date**: 11:59pm, Sunday 11 June 2023

**Interview date**:Week commencing 19 June 2023 or 26 June 2023


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