Economic Policy & Intelligence Officer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

25 days annual leave + bank holidays (

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee benefits platform discounts

Job summary

Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council are seeking an Economic Policy & Intelligence Officer to shape growth, regeneration and employment initiatives across North Worcestershire. The role uses data, policy, and collaboration to deliver evidence-based strategies for local businesses and communities.

The post requires degree-level qualification in economics or related fields, strong analytical skills and the ability to translate national priorities into local action, with ongoing

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in economics, public policy, research/statistics, business or related discipline, or substantial relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of economic analysis, labour market intelligence and business trends.
• Experience of policy development and translating priorities into local action plans.
• Experience of working with public, private and voluntary sector organisations.
• Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reports and briefings.
• Strong organisational skills; manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Stakeholder engagement with businesses, education providers or regional organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and review of policies across economic growth, employment, skills, business support, innovation and devolution programmes.
• Analyse economic, employment and business data to identify trends and guide decision-making.
• Produce high-quality intelligence reports, dashboards, forecasts and impact assessments.
• Develop evidence-based recommendations to support business growth and initiatives.
• Build relationships with businesses, education providers and regional organisations.
• Interpret government policy and funding opportunities to shape local strategies.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior managers and partner organisations.

Skills

Degree-level qualification

Economic analysis

Policy development

Collaborative work

Analytical & research

Written & verbal communication

Organisational skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree-level qualification in economics/public policy/research

Postgraduate qualification (Desirable)

Job description

Situated in North Worcestershire, Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council share services. The Councils are committed to being a customer driven organisation, with our customers at the heart of everything we do; focused on improving delivery services that make a difference to the community that we serve.

Are you passionate about using data, research and policy to make a real difference? This exciting role will provide the intelligence, analysis and evidence needed to shape economic growth, regeneration and employment initiatives, helping to create opportunities for businesses and local communities across North Worcestershire.

Key Requirements

• Lead the development and review of policies across economic growth, employment, skills, business support, innovation and devolution programmes.
• Analyse economic, employment and business data to identify trends, opportunities and challenges, supporting informed decision-making.
• Produce high-quality intelligence reports, dashboards, forecasts and impact assessments to guide investment and regeneration priorities.
• Develop evidence-based recommendations that support business growth, enterprise and initiatives that tackle unemployment.
• Build effective relationships with businesses, education providers, regional organisations and other stakeholders to support shared economic objectives.
• Interpret government policy, guidance and funding opportunities to help shape local strategies and programmes.
• Prepare reports, briefings and presentations for senior managers, elected Members and partner organisations.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Degree-level qualification in economics, public policy, research/statistics, business or a related discipline, or substantial relevant experience demonstrating equivalent knowledge.
• Strong understanding of economic analysis, labour market intelligence and business trends.
• Experience of policy development and translating national or regional priorities into effective local action plans.
• Experience of working collaboratively with public, private and voluntary sector organisations.
• Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets and present findings clearly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce reports and briefings for a range of audiences.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and meet deadlines.
• Stakeholder engagement experience with businesses, education providers or regional organisations.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in economics, public policy or another relevant field.
• Understanding of planning policy relating to economic development and commercial uses.
• Experience of programme or project evaluation, including performance measurement.
• Experience commissioning or interpreting research and consultancy reports.Political awareness and experience of working within a public sector or governance environment.
• Knowledge of regeneration, town centre development, business support and skills programmes.

Additional Information

• Pension
• Generous leave entitlements starting at 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Flexible working, where appropriate
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to employee benefits platform, where you can find discounts for high street shops, leisure discounts, holiday discounts, salary sacrifice schemes and more

What Next?

Need further information on the duties of this post? Please contact Georgina Harris, Economic Growth Manager (Business & Skills) on 01527 534082 or email [e-mail]

Interviews will take place on 7th October 2026

Attached documents

Economic Policy & Intelligence Officer JD PS.pdf