Overview
Join us as a Senior Policy Officer and help drive the transformation of local government in Dorset. This is your chance to influence high-profile agendas, work alongside senior leaders, and help shape the services that matter most to our communities.
What You Can Expect To Be Doing
As a Senior Policy Officer, you’ll act as the senior policy lead for the council, working closely with the Strategy, Performance and Sustainability service and wider directorates. You’ll:
* Drive the development and implementation of corporate policies and strategic projects.
* Provide expert advice to senior officers and members on emerging policy issues.
* Coordinate and contribute to service reviews, inspections, and peer assessments.
* Build strong partnerships across the council and with external stakeholders to ensure joined-up, evidence-based policy development.
* Support the Head of Strategy and Corporate Director in driving service improvement and delivering corporate objectives.
* Operate in a matrix environment, often leading cross-cutting initiatives and contributing to strategic planning.
About You
We’re looking for someone with a strong background in policy and strategy, who can think strategically and act with influence. You’ll need:
* A degree or equivalent experience, with evidence of continued professional development.
* Significant experience in policy development and working with senior leadership.
* A track record of delivering change and improving services through strategic thinking.
* Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
* The ability to analyse complex information quickly and make sound recommendations.
* Confidence working in a fast-paced, politically sensitive environment.
* Strong IT skills and the ability to travel as required.
* Experience working with government departments and existing links in the sector would be a bonus.
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