Principal Policy and Research Officer (Career Graded Role)
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Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.
We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.
Come join us and be part of our success.
Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of people in Knowsley?
We are looking for a highly skilled Principal Policy and Research Officer to join our team and play a central role in shaping the future of our borough.
This is a senior, career graded post, offering progression opportunities based on your skills, experience and impact. As a Principal Policy and Research Officer you’ll:-
- Help lead the work of the Council’s Policy and Research function – supporting the development of a range of officers
- Lead the Council’s work to develop and local policies and strategies which make a positive impact on Knowsley’s communities.
- Support Elected Members and senior decision makers to interpret and respond to the Government’s policy agenda.
- Work directly with a range of Council services to shape their work to deliver the Knowsley Council Plan
- Work with range of local and national partners to ensure the delivery of and Knowsley 2030 strategy and maximise opportunities for Knowsley’s communities.
We’re looking someone who can work at pace and manage multiple priorities, while keeping sight of the bigger picture. You’ll bring:
- Strong skills in research and interpretation of national and local policy - with the ability to translate complex information to a range of audiences.
- Evidence of developing impactful strategies in a complex policy landscape.
- A collaborative approach with experience in working with a range of stakeholders and developing productive relationships
- Experience working with elected representatives and senior decision makers
- A passion for public service and a commitment to delivering for Knowsley’s communities.
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.
We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
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We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact: Jon Pitt, jon.pitt@knowsley.gov.uk
If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.
Salary range
- £49,282 - £54,495 per year