Economic Policy & Intelligence Officer

WMJobs; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Generous leave 25 days + BH (pro-rata)

Flexible working

Job summary

Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council invite applications for an Economic Policy & Intelligence Officer. This role provides intelligence and evidence to shape economic growth, regeneration and employment initiatives in North Worcestershire.

The officer will lead policy development, analyse data, produce dashboards and reports, and build relationships with businesses and stakeholders to translate national priorities into local action.

Qualifications

• Experience in policy development and translating priorities into local action plans.
• Strong understanding of economic analysis and labour market intelligence.
• Ability to present findings clearly to diverse audiences.
• Experience collaborating with public, private and voluntary sectors.
• Proven report-writing and briefing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy development across economic growth, employment, skills and related programmes.
• Analyse economic and labour market data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Produce intelligence reports, dashboards, forecasts and impact assessments.
• Develop evidence-based recommendations to support growth and employment.
• Engage with businesses, education providers and regional organisations.
• Interpret government guidance and funding opportunities for local strategies.
• Prepare reports, briefings and presentations for senior managers and partners.

Skills

Policy development

Data analysis

Economic trends

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Communication skills

Independent work

Interpreting complex datasets

Education

Degree in economics/public policy/research

Postgraduate qualification (Desirable)

Tools

Dashboards

Job description

Bromsgrove and Redditch Councils,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

• 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

The Councils offer a range of staff benefits:

• 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