Strategic Policy Advisor for Local Government

1 month ago


Rotherham, Rotherham, United Kingdom Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council Full time

Company Overview

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is a rapidly improving local authority that has been named the most improved in the country. Our council serves the town well and is an impressive organisation, ambitious with well-established and robust foundations.

Job Description

This is a great opportunity to join our team as a Strategic Policy Advisor. As part of the Policy, Improvement and Risk Team, you will be at the heart of policy renewal, working closely with senior managers and elected councillors to provide direct advice and support. You will also manage projects and programmes, and work closely with a range of services, local partners, and regional bodies.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Good communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proven ability to implement project-based approaches
  • Experience of policy development or performance and risk management
  • Knowledge of issues affecting local government
  • Level 7 qualification, e.g., postgraduate certificate or diploma, or equivalent level of knowledge gained through employment

Salary

The salary for this role is £38,296 per annum, based on a 37-hour week. However, precise hours are negotiable, and the salary is based on these hours.

Benefits

  • Access to the Public Services Network
  • Three additional days' leave (pro rata for part-time) if you experience a temporary pay reduction of 1.15%

Others

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.



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