Policy & Engagement Officer LGR

Policy & Engagement Officer LGR  

Salary: OneTeam Band 9 £43,693 - £47,754 (Starting salary dependent upon skills and qualifications.) 

Location: Rochford District and Brentwood Borough Council 

Fixed Term Opportunity –12 months 

Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time 

Hours: 37 Hours per week 

Closing date: 28th  May 2025 

DBS Check: No 

Are you passionate about policy development? Adept at managing relationships? An effective project manager? Can you plan and deliver meaningful consultation activity as well as analyse data and translate it into meaningful insight? If so, we’d love to hear from you! 

We are seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated professional to work across both councils, supporting our response to Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). 

You will: 

• Co-ordinate and contribute to the delivery of the LGR Programme 

• Act as project manager for LGR projects 

• Act as a key point of contact for the council allowing the co-ordination of devolution and LGR activities 

• Ensure Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council maintain an informed position on devolution and Local Government Reform (LGR) 

• Lead the planning and delivery of LGR consultation and engagement activities, with findings analysed and used to inform the council’s approach 

• Undertake key research and analysis activity to inform Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council’s approach to devolution and local government reorganisation 

This is a great opportunity to work closely with senior officers, elected Members and external stakeholders to ensure Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council communities benefit from the opportunities of change. 

Please view the job description for more information relating to this opportunity.   

For an informal discussion regarding this position, please contact Sam Nicholson on 01277 312889 or Samantha.nicholson@brentwood.rochford.gov.uk.