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SalaryJob title: Policy Manager
Salary: £47,591 – £58,199 per annum
Service: Strategy & Innovation
Hours of work: 37
Location: Beech Hurst, Andover with regular opportunities to work from home
Contract: Up to 12-month FTC - maternity cover
Closing date: Sunday 28th April
Secondment opportunities welcomed, subject to approval from your Head of Service and host authority.
Are you passionate about innovation, good research, partnership working and using evidence-based decision making to influence change? Perhaps you are looking for an opportunity to work at a corporate level, gain experience of working across a range of exciting projects and to be part of a developing service that is supporting the council in its onward modernisation.
If you are looking for an opportunity like this and have a positive, can-do attitude, are willing to go the extra mile, believe in local democracy and are excited by new challenges, then we want to hear from you!
Working as the Policy Manager within the Strategy & Innovation Service, you will lead the Policy Team in supporting services across the council, taking forward the authority’s key priorities by; leading strategy & policy development, managing strategic partnerships, and driving organisational performance & improvement. You will also be part of the management team for the Strategy & Innovation service and as such will play an active role in the development and achievement of the key priorities for the service whilst promoting and embedding collaborative working across the Policy, Communications and Projects & Innovation teams.
This is a fast paced but rewarding role with the opportunity to directly contribute to, influence and impact key decisions within the council. There are frequent opportunities to work across the whole organisation with officers, senior leaders, Members, and external partners. This role also prioritises direct engagement with our customers and communities through consultation and engagement events.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with experience of using research, analysis and partnership working skills to deliver outcomes within a local government environment. You will be an excellent communicator, able to build strong relationships with partners and colleagues to drive forward key projects and ambitions.
In return, we can offer an environment where you are empowered to lead, learn from others, and given the chance to fulfil your potential.
The Council is a great place to work and we offer a range of benefits and working arrangements to support employees. These include opportunities to learn and develop and to work in an agile way, splitting your time in our Andover Office each week with working from home or another suitable location. We offer a competitive salary, generous holiday and flexible leave allowances, free parking at our offices in Andover, discounted gym and health benefits and membership of the local government pension scheme. Employee Benefits | Test Valley Borough Council
Closing date: Sunday 28th April
Proposed interview dates: April / May 2024 – Andover
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Hollie French, Policy Manager, on 01264 368123 or James Moody, Head of Strategy & Innovation, on 01264 368130.
