Policy And Strategy Officer

The Policy and Strategy Officer will join a major public sector organisation. They work tirelessly towards improving the transport infrastructure and connectivity across Northern England.

Their focus is on planning and implementing transport strategies that will drive economic growth in the North.

DEADLINE: MONDAY 4TH MARCH - PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE IN SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION AS THIS IS LIKELY TO CLOSE BEFORE THE DEADLINE

Client Details

My client is a major public sector organisation. They work tirelessly towards improving the transport infrastructure and connectivity across Northern England. Their focus is on planning and implementing transport strategies that will drive economic growth in the North.

Description

The Policy and Strategy Officer role will provide professional support in the development and delivery of the STP and its associated policy positions.

You will be expected to provide impactful strategic and policy advice internally, and work closely with external partners and stakeholders to support their strategic thinking and policy planning.

You will be expected to build strong relationships, internally and externally and be able to influence, shape and challenge across the strategy and policy sphere.

As Policy and Strategy Officer you will be responsible for initiating and co-ordinating the development and implementation of new and existing initiatives, shaping my client's on-going evidence base development particularly in relation to spatial planning, economic development and local connectivity.

You will be a key member of a multi-disciplinary team, playing an active part in scoping and defining the role pan northern transport investment and my client's plan in supporting the implementation of local plans.

Profile

The successful candidate will have experience of working in transport strategy and policy development (or in a related area of local economic development and planning), working in complex situations and in the development and approval of policies, strategies or business cases. It is imperative that you also have a good understanding of national and regional policy context, transport Policy and regulatory frameworks and experience of contract and procurement management.

As a confident communicator, you will have the ability to engage - in written and verbal format - with and influence a wide range of stakeholders, partners and senior colleagues alongside representing my client in public, professional and stakeholder forums.

Candidates will preferably have a relevant degree or equivalent level reached through experience. Above all else, my client is looking for someone who's passionate about improving outcomes for people and communities across the North.

Job Offer

Generous benefits and the opportunity to work in a public sector body where you can really make a difference.