Job Advert

Salary: Grade 7, £37,763 - £43,882 per annum
Hours: Full time 37 hours per week
Place of Work: Dereham, Norfolk (some remote working)
Basis: Permanent

Would you like a job where what you do:

• Allows you to work across the Council, supporting the delivery of corporate priorities.
• Solves problems and supports the development of critical policy and strategy work.
• Enables the Council to think creatively, through the delivery of high-quality research work.

We are seeking a Senior Policy & Strategy Officer to support the Corporate Strategy Unit (CSU) providing capacity and expertise across the Council to deliver against the key corporate priorities, formulate policy and secure external funding.

You will:

• Support the CSU in helping to shape the Council's response to key national and regional policy changes, such as Local Government Reorganisation and Devolution.
• Provide critical policy support to the Executive and Senior Leadership Team, ensuring that they are kept appraised of key issues and opportunities.
• Identify and secure external funding to deliver key priorities within Breckland.
• Provide capacity for 'horizon scanning' activity, ensuring that Breckland are responding proactively to changes.

About you:

Collaborative

• I look for ways to work in partnership and listen supportively to the ideas of others, building on their ideas, while sharing my views and knowledge.
• I recognise the skills, talent and experience of others and reach out to them for their contribution and input.
• I recognise, appreciate and praise others for their contribution.

Ambitious

• I always ask myself 'How could we do this better?', taking ownership of change and helping others to understand, adapt, implement, and embed it.
• I have an open mindset, take risks and explore new ways of doing things.
• My approach to work is filled with positivity and optimism.
• I am a proud ambassador, taking pride and responsibility for the work we do and encouraging others to do the same.

Results-driven

• I review my own performance and ask for feedback to learn and improve.
• I make sure I am clear on what I need to achieve, keeping a focus on results and solutions.
• I am driven, showing courage and resilience even when things don't go to plan.
• I keep to my promises and challenge myself and others to deliver high-quality services.

Empowering

• I show energy and drive to explore new opportunities and challenge the status quo - acting on opportunities to generate income or reduce costs, embracing new technology and promoting digitalisation.
• I ask for help and support when needed, and take responsibility if things don't go well, learning from it for my own and for the organisation's development.
• I appropriately challenge unacceptable behaviour.

Supportive

• I treat others as I would want to be treated myself, ensuring that I am welcoming, friendly and approachable.
• I care for my colleagues, take an interest in them, and show support for their personal identities and what's important to them.
• I understand and take care of my own wellbeing, as well as the wellbeing of those around me.
• I give time to colleagues who need help or support.

OK, I'm interested...but is it really the job for me?

As our Senior Policy & Strategy Officer, you will:

• Provide policy support for the Executive and a Senior Leadership Team. Keeping leadership appraised of important issues and opportunities.
• Assist the CSU in in bid-writing, and funding development activity. Identifying and securing sources of investment that can advance Council priorities.
• Provide direct support and capacity to the Council's LGR and Devolution response programme, working collaboratively with other key partners.
• Provide analysis and problem-solving capacity for corporate critical project activity.
• Support delivery of the Council's priorities and key projects with data and research expertise.
• Also be responsible for writing reports, attending meetings, giving presentations and working to tight deadlines. A flexible approach to working hours and travel will be essential to successfully manage the demands of the role.

Closing date: 09:00 Monday 27^th October