Job Title: Policy and Insight Officer
Location: CB2 3QG
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 3+ months
Working Hours: Mon - Fri, 09:00 - 17:00, 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: 20.98 per hour
Key responsibilities:
- Provide research, analysis, advice, and innovative solutions on strategic issues for senior leadership.
- Support officers across the Council in the development and delivery of strategies under our strategy and policy framework.
- Use research tools, including AI, to gather data and create well-evidenced policy papers, briefings, and updates.
- Analyse data on public services and socio-economic trends to inform policy and decision-making.
- Manage and improve internal guides and tools that support strategic development.
Skills and experience:
- Proven experience in strategy or policy development relevant to local government.
- Strong data analysis and interpretation skills to generate actionable insights.
- Experience engaging with stakeholders including councillors, senior leaders, and external partners.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment.
- Advanced research and analytical skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, with strong influencing and negotiation skills.
- Deep understanding of policy development and how to support others in this process.
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