Policy and Engagement Officer

Posted 19 May 2025
Salary £21 - £24 per hour
LocationBrentwood
Job type Temporary
Discipline Professional & Technical
Reference23674

Job description

Location: Rochford District and Brentwood Borough Council

12 month contract

Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time

Hours: 37 Hours per week

DBS Check: No

Are you passionate about policy development? Adept at managing relationships? An effective project manager? Can you plan and deliver meaningful consultation activity as well as analyse data and translate it into meaningful insight? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

We are seeking a highly skilled and self-motivated professional to work across both councils, supporting our response to Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).

You will:

  • Co-ordinate and contribute to the delivery of the LGR Programme
  • Act as project manager for LGR projects
  • Act as a key point of contact for the council allowing the co-ordination of devolution and LGR activities
  • Ensure Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council maintain an informed position on devolution and Local Government Reform (LGR)
  • Lead the planning and delivery of LGR consultation and engagement activities, with findings analysed and used to inform the council's approach
  • Undertake key research and analysis activity to inform Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council's approach to devolution and local government reorganisation