Current vacancies - Senior Policy and Partnership Officer (London based)
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Job title
Senior Policy and Partnership Officer (London based)
Service and Directorate
District Network Council
Salary
£63,341.00 to £67,375.00 per annum
Weekly hours
37 hours per week, permanent or fixed-term contract
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:
• A generous annual leave entitlement
• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Incremental pay award (awarded annually in April after one year’s service)
Closing date
Sunday 11 June 2023 (11:59pm)
Interview date
w/c Monday 19 June 2023 OR w/c Monday 26 June 2023
Additional information
For more information, please contact James Hood, Director of the DCN james.hood@local.gov.uk
