Policy & Research Analyst – Strategic Partnerships

Policy & Research Analyst - Strategic Partnerships

Permanent

Grade 4 - £32,076 - £39,186 Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

A vacancy has arisen for a Policy and Research Analyst in the Strategic Partnerships Team, within the Strategy, Equality and Partnerships Directorate. This is an opportunity to join a fairly new team which is carrying out groundbreaking and important work and making an important contribution to the council's improvement priorities.

The team is responsible for managing some corporate strategic partnerships as well as for driving the improvement of partnership working across the organisation. This involves stakeholder relationship management and external affairs, developing expertise on good partnership working, carrying out research on key stakeholders and their perceptions of the council and providing briefings and policy advice to senior leaders.

The post provides the opportunity to engage with colleagues across a diverse range of service areas as well as important external stakeholders and partners. The culture of the team is outward looking and creative - we value innovation, a challenging and questioning approach and a commitment to developing and supporting the values and skills of partnership working. Using the skills in policy analysis and research and the knowledge of local government and its policy environment that you have already developed, this post will give you the opportunity to learn about partnership working and the work of a diverse range of services and stakeholders whilst making an important contribution to the council's improvement journey.

You must upload a Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting; you need to describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification. If you do not attach your Supporting Statement, your application will not be considered.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquiries please contact: Tony Smith, tony.smith@birmingham.gov.uk

Ref: BCC2365

We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.