Policy Officer (Employability)
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
15/10/2018
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 29/10/2018 12:00
Salary:
£31,401 - £35,229
Job Category:
Planning / Building Control
Employment Location:
County Hall
Further Information
Northumberland County Council is looking to recruit an Employability Policy Officer. This is a new post within the recently established Economy and Regeneration Service, whose core purpose is to deliver the Council’s priority of Economic Growth. This includes the influencing national and regional policy and co-ordinating and driving forward of the delivery of regeneration and economic growth projects within the County and in partnership with other local authorities.
You will work as part of a team responsible for the development of employability and inclusion policy and delivery of associated initiatives within the Council.
The main responsibilities include:
-Development of the Council’s policy framework in relation to employability and inclusion
-To manage the preparation and delivery of thematic action plans as required for the delivery of the Economic Strategy.
-Lead on strands of thematic activity specifically relating to employability and inclusion .
-To provide professional advice and support to a range of Council members, officers and external partners.
-To assist in the appointment and management of externally commissioned work.
You will be educated to degree or equivalent level in a relevant and related subject.. You will have experience in undertaking strategic policy development and will have a knowledge of current policies, procedures,trends and developments in the area of employability and inclusion. You will have experience of managing projects to achieve set objectives.You will possess excellent written skills and be able to communicate and engage with a wide audience and be skilled at building productive partnerships.
This is an excellent opportunity for a professional within the area of employability and inclusion to develop their experience and apply their knowledge to an exciting and expanding area of work within the Council. The post is offered on a 3 year fixed term basis.
For further information about the role, please see the attached job description and person specification and for an informal discussion please contact Kevin Higgins, Senior Policy Officer, Economy and Regeneration Service. Tel 07786 020787 or email Kevin.Higgins@northumberland.gov.uk.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.