Policy and Engagement Officer

TN United Kingdom; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local government organization is seeking a Policy and Engagement Officer to support Local Government Reorganisation across Brentwood and Rochford. This full-time role involves project management, stakeholder engagement, and data analysis to inform council strategies. The position offers flexible hours and a 12-month contract, ideal for a motivated professional passionate about policy development.

Qualifications

• Highly skilled and self-motivated professional.
• Adept at managing relationships and delivering consultation activities.
• Experience in analyzing data and translating insights.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of the Local Government Reorganisation Programme.
• Act as project manager for LGR projects.
• Lead planning and delivery of consultation and engagement activities.

Skills

Project Management

Policy Development

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

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Policy and Engagement Officer, Brentwood

Client: Opus People Solutions

Location: Rochford District and Brentwood Borough Council

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: b05c26fe47fd

Job Views: 3

Posted: 21.05.2025

Expiry Date: 05.07.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated professional to work across both councils, supporting our response to Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). This is a 12-month contract with flexible hours, full-time (37 hours per week). No DBS check is required.

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

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating and contributing to the delivery of the LGR Programme
• Acting as project manager for LGR projects
• Serving as a key point of contact for the councils to coordinate devolution and LGR activities
• Ensuring both Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council stay informed on devolution and Local Government Reform (LGR)
• Leading the planning and delivery of LGR consultation and engagement activities, analyzing findings to inform the councils' approaches
• Undertaking research and analysis to support the councils' strategies on devolution and local government reorganization