Principal Policy Officer

inploi; Bolton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Bolton is seeking a Principal Policy Officer to support strategic initiatives and community engagement. The role requires a relevant degree and expertise in local policy, project management, and communication. Successful candidates will influence plans for the future of the town, engaging with various stakeholders and supporting performance management frameworks. This position offers a fixed-term contract, competitive salary, and access to employee benefits and rewards.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible work opportunities

Access to a Pension Scheme

Employee wellbeing support services

Discounts and exclusive gym membership prices

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a relevant degree level qualification.
• Experience of business planning and performance management required.
• Ability to analyse complex issues and develop effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support the council's performance management framework.
• Help plan and coordinate the council's work with local partners.
• Lead delivery of complex corporate projects.

Skills

Strong understanding of local and national policies

Excellent communication skills

Strategic thinking

Project management skills

Problem solving

Education

Relevant degree level qualification

Job description

Overview

Grade: I scp 31 £41,771 to scp 35 £46,142
Contract: Fixed Term for 2 years
Essential Qualification: A relevant degree level qualification

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

The Role

Are you passionate about policy and strategy? Do you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative and supportive team environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

The council’s Strategy, Policy, and Area Working Team is on a mission to shape the future of Bolton and its communities. We’re driven by ambitious goals and a fresh approach to corporate strategy and policy. Now, we’re looking for a dedicated Principal Policy Officer to join us.

As a Principal Policy Officer, you’ll be at the heart of our work to support key strategy and plans to help the council, partners and residents influence the future of our town. This could involve supporting the council’s performance management framework, helping to plan and coordinate the council’s work with Bolton’s voluntary and community sector, or working with our partners through Bolton Vision Partnership.

For an informal conversation about the role please contact [e-mail]

About You

Successful candidates should have a strong understanding of local and national policies, and excellent all-round communication skills. You should possess an ability to think strategically, analyse complex issues and develop effective solutions, as well as strong project management skills and ability to lead delivery of complex corporate projects. You should also have experience of business planning and performance management and an understanding of our statutory commitments under the Equalities Act 2010. Candidates must also possess a relevant degree level qualification.

About Us

This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.

Ready to apply? Then please click Apply and upload your anonymised CV and supporting statement discussing your relevant skills and experience and explain how you believe they make you a strong fit for this role.

Within Greater Manchester, local authorities have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel. Please see greater.jobs for further information before you apply.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as per the person specification.

This organisation has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. That means we will recognise your continuous or ‘unbroken’ service in any Greater Manchester local authority or NHS organisation that has signed the commitment, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority, giving you access to our service-related benefits. Please see the home page of greater.jobs for more information.

For more information about working for Bolton Council, please see greater.jobs; for advice and support with your application, contact [e-mail]