Policy and Research Officer

Job title:

Policy and Research Officer

Company:

Nottinghamshire County Council

Job description

Nottinghamshire County Council’s Policy and Research Team is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic individual as a Policy and Research Officer. This is an excellent opportunity to support Senior Leaders and Elected Members to make timely, evidenced based decisions in line with the Council’s strategic priorities.Working within the central Strategic Insight Unit, your activities will include:

• Supporting the development and monitoring of Council strategies and policies, including the Council Plan, Annual Delivery Planning, and their underpinning assurance mechanisms
• Undertaking bespoke qualitative and quantitative research to build knowledge of local and national policy, and innovation/best practice
• Supporting public consultations where appropriate, to ensure resident feedback is reflected in the Council’s overarching objectives
• Building positive working relationships with colleagues across Departments, as well as with our partner organisations
• Informing opportunities for transformation and departmental change, which results in improved service delivery and efficiency.

We are looking for a proactive professional with a good understanding of political structures. You will have excellent written and spoken communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, be highly organised and have a good understanding of data sources and the ability to analyse and interpret complex information.We offer a friendly working environment, generous annual leave and bank holiday provision, flexible hybrid working arrangements that promote a healthy work/life balance, and the opportunity to join our excellent pension scheme.

IND3Job Description / Person SpecificationCompetency FrameworkDisabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.If you have previously started an application form for this vacancy, please login and select “Your applications” by clicking on the dropdown at the side of your username, then select the relevant vacancy to continue with your application.

Expected salary

£32076 – 36648 per year

Location

Nottingham – West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire

Job date

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 22:44:40 GMT

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