Policy, Research and Information Officer

NHS; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is looking for a Policy, Research and Information Officer. This role involves leading the development of policies, conducting research, and improving adult social care services. The candidate should have relevant qualifications and experience in policy development and social care. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary range of £44,355 to £48,446 per annum with hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing policies and managing information content.
• Understanding of co-production and experience working in social care or health.
• The ability to present complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of policies and guidance.
• Research and evaluate new ways of working.
• Create accessible information for staff and residents.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent IT and organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Relevant qualifications to degree level or equivalent experience

Job description

Go back The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead

Policy, Research and Information Officer

The closing date is 20 October 2025

Applications will only be accepted via the RBWM council's website. Please do not apply via NHS jobs. To apply, please scroll down to 'supporting links' and select 'apply via RBWM website'

We have an exciting opportunity for a Policy, Research and Information Officer to join us!

This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £44,355 £48,446 per annum.

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Principal Social Worker, you will play a key role in the continuous improvement of the Adult Social Care department. You ll lead the development of policies and guidance, research and evaluate new ways of working (including the use of AI and technology), and create accessible information for staff and residents.

About us

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council a unitary authority takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse.

Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us and we continue to rise to the challenge.

Its a great time to join RBWM. We m e begun our transformation journey Living Well Together a vision shaped by staff that s about helping residents live well and enabling our teams to work well together in a connected, compassionate, and forward-thinking environment. We re investing in new roles, new technology, and enhanced learning and development to support our teams and improve outcomes.

Job responsibilities

This role is part of that investment supporting our ambition to improve Adult Social Care through better policies, smarter use of information, and co-production with our communities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications to degree level or equivalent experience in research and policy development.
• Experience in developing policies and managing information content.
• Understanding of co-production and experience working in social care or health.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Excellent IT and organisational skills, and the ability to work independently.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead