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Southampton City Council is dedicated to enhancing the well-being and prosperity of our community. We are committed to fostering a city that is inclusive, sustainable, and thriving for all residents. As a Senior Policy Advisor, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of policies that shape the future of Southampton.
As a Senior Policy Advisor, you will be at the forefront of driving positive change and innovation within Southampton City Council. Working closely with stakeholders across various sectors, you will play a key role in researching, analysing, and formulating policy recommendations to address complex challenges facing our city. This is an exciting opportunity to influence decision-making, drive forward strategic initiatives, and make a tangible impact on the lives of Southampton residents.
The successful candidate will have significant experience of strategy and policy analysis and development, as well as an excellent understanding of local government and the local, regional and national challenges and opportunities for the public sector.
This is a high profile, fast paced and challenging role working with senior leaders across the council, as well as elected Members. We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and flexible individual, with excellent communication, presentation, research and analytical skills, as well as experience of thinking strategically, and anticipating and responding to complex issues with creative solutions.
If you feel you have the necessary background, experience and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you.
Contact details for informal discussion:
For further information and details regarding the position please contact Munira Holloway munira.holloway@southampton.gov.uk
Recruitment contact details:
Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk
Tel: 023 8083 4033
Additional information:
- The working hours for this role are 37 hours per week
- This is a permanent position.
How to apply:
To apply for the position please select the 'Apply for this job' button at the bottom of the page.
The supporting statement section of the application form must be completed, unless there are specific criteria questions for you to evidence against. Applications are shortlisted against the essential and desirable criteria found within the job description for the post. Please refer to the job description when completing your application form and evidence how you meet the required criteria/questions. A CV on its own will not be considered.
Unfortunately we are not able to accept applications that are made through a third party agency. We cannot guarantee that any correspondence sent from third party agencies will be responded to. To ensure your application is received please apply directly through our website.
We are proud to be #DisabilityConfident and support fair recruitment practices. Find out how you can get involved at gov.uk/disability-confident. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
Southampton City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. It is committed to delivering services to ensure they are happy, safe and have opportunities to reach their goals as responsible members of our community. We believe it is always unacceptable for a child, young person or adult to experience abuse of any kind, and recognise our responsibility to safeguard and promote their welfare. We are committed to following safe practices to ensure this and expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. This commitment is reflected in all our recruitment and selection practices.
As a Corporate Parent we are actively aiming to support all our children in care (looked after children) and care leavers. Any applicants who are children in care or care leavers, who meet the essential criteria for the post applied for, will be guaranteed an interview.
