Policy & Strategy Officer

Policy & Strategy Officer
Contract: Permanent
Location: Manchester City Centre (hybrid & flexible)
Salary: £43,000 - £50,000
Hours: Monday - Friday, office hours
Interview: 2 stages

Reporting to the Principal Policy & Strategy Officer, there will be a requirement to provide support to the wider team on a variety of policy areas where necessary. You will also be required to have the ability to work independently applying initiative, taking ownership of work streams as appropriate.

The strategy, policy and research function provides the evidence, professional services and expert advice to develop and deliver an integrated approach to strategic business plans .The team leads the monitoring, evaluation and annual planning/reporting against associated strategies.

Main Responsibilities of the Policy & Strategy Officer:

* Provide professional support in the development and delivery of strategic plans and its associated policy positions
* Provide strategic and policy advice internally, working closely with external partners and stakeholders to support their strategic thinking and policy planning
* Build strong relationships, internally and externally and be able to influence, shape and challenge across the strategy and policy sphere
* Initiate and co-ordinate the development and implementation of new and existing initiatives, shaping the businesses on-going evidence base development particularly in relation to spatial planning, economic development and local connectivity
* Being a key member of a multi-disciplinary team, playing an active part in scoping and defining the role whilst supporting the implementation of local plans

Essential requirements of the Policy & Strategy Officer:

* Experience of working in a transport strategy and policy development
* Experience working in complex situations and in the development and approval of policies, strategies or business cases
* A solid understanding of national and regional policy context, transport policy and regulatory frameworks and experience of contract and procurement management is essential
* A confident communicator, having the ability to engage in written and verbal format with a wide range of stakeholders, partners and senior colleagues
* Preferably obtain a relevant degree or equivalent level reached through experience
* Passionate about improving outcomes for people and communities across the North

If you are interested in this exciting and varied opportunity, then please apply to this advert directly or contact for more information.

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