Role Details
* Role: Partnerships and Policy Officer
* Location: Chorley and Leyland
* Contract: Full time (36.25 hours per week) / Permanent
* Salary: 38,220 - 39,152
* Closing Date: 22 February 2026
The local government landscape is evolving and we're looking for an individual to coordinate and implement a structured approach to strategic partnership working across the councils, bringing together key stakeholders to work collaboratively in addressing key challenges, creating opportunities and delivering better outcomes for communities.
As part of shared services between Chorley and South Ribble, you will be at the heart of the organisation where your role will involve facilitating and creating the conditions for meaningful collaboration across our partner organisations. You will ensure that we have a dynamic and effective network of strategic partnerships with shared priorities and collective ownership of delivering change.
Your role will include supporting the Chorley and South Ribble Partnership in driving forward delivery of its new and ambitious boroughwide strategy, working across both Councils' and partners to help build and manage relationships through the development of collaborative initiatives and projects.
What You’ll Be Getting Up To
* Contributing to the development of partnership plans, strategies, policies and briefings, helping to ensure an evidence-based response to borough challenges.
* Undertaking research and analysis of data, policy, legislation and emerging trends to help guide discussions on policy issues.
* Leading and contributing to external funding bids.
* Working on specific initiatives and projects, managing multi-disciplinary and multi-partner teams.
* Supporting the Chorley and South Ribble Partnership through effective governance structures, undertaking performance monitoring and by continually seeking to identify opportunities to improve strategic partnership working.
Who We’re Looking For
* Natural drive and determination, confident to challenge and be challenged but in a professional manner.
* Strong attention to detail while being able to see the bigger picture.
* A results-focused attitude, delivering to agreed deadlines and quality standards.
* Strong planning and organisational skills.
* A strong team working ethos.
* A positive attitude and drive for improvement both personally and in all aspects of day to day work; dedicated, versatile and creative.
Other Requirements
* This role requires some travel around our boroughs. You should have a valid driving licence or the equivalent mobility.
Our Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (and Christmas shutdown)
* Hybrid/agile working from day one
* Local Government pension
* Healthcare Cash Plan for cash back on health treatments
* Cashback website access for savings on brands you love
* Volunteering days
* Free parking
Many of our colleagues work flexibly for us. We're always open to conversations around different working arrangements. If you're interested in part-time, compressed hours or any other working arrangement, please get in touch with us through the Contact Us form on our careers website.
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