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SalarySalford City Council
Salford Civic Centre
Chorley Road
Swinton
Salford
M27 5DA
Graduate Planning Officer
Working Hours: 36 hours per week
Salary: Grade: 1A £22,366 - £22,737 per annum
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract - 12 months
Location: Hybrid role (Home/Salford Civic Centre )
Closing Date: Wednesday 17th April 2024 at 12:00 noon
Shortlisting Date: 19th April 2024
Interview Date: 9th May 2024
The policy, performance and partnerships team at Salford City Council is recruiting a Graduate Policy Officer. The position will provide a graduate with an opportunity to build valuable experience and skills working at an ambitious local authority and is an entry level role for graduates interested in careers in local government and public policy.The policy, performance and partnerships team supports Salford’s City Mayor, the council’s Chief Executive and wider directorates and services to achieve key strategic and policy aims. You will work with team members on policy, strategy development and project work and will develop a good understanding of the role of local government and public services more broadly.
To be successful, you will have a strong interest in policy and political matters and will possess good communication, research, and analytical skills. You will also be able to demonstrate a passion for tackling poverty and inequality.
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About the benefits
You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centred and values-based organisation that promotes a positive permission culture. Your opinions matter so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things through our Salford 100 employee group and our employee led redesign approach. Your work-life balance and wellbeing are important to us so you will have access to a range of benefits including flexible working, green travel scheme, pension scheme, salary sacrifice schemes, a range of health and wellbeing options to suit your needs.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. We understand how hard it can be to combine caring for a loved one with work so we aim to provide support and flexibility to balance family and caring responsibilities with work https://greater.jobs/content/9189/diversity-and-inclusion.
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Guaranteed Assessment Scheme
We have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel by way of a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme. Our application forms ask you to indicate if you meet any of the criteria within this scheme, and so to find out more and if you qualify please visit: Greater Manchester Guaranteed Assessment Scheme | greater jobs
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