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Policy Research Officer

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
09/03/2018
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 25/03/2018 23:59
Salary:
£29,323 - £32,486 Annually
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Policy/ Research
Vacancy ID:
172961
Employment Location:
Darlington
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
25 Mar
Further Information
Darlington is recognised for its quality of place and great connections. The Council has ambitious plans to create 7,000 new jobs and 10,000 new homes that will ensure it continues to thrive and meet the needs of its communities. Such plans are based on strong analysis and evidence of social and economic research and data.

You will be good at analysing, researching and explaining social and economic data and translating that into evidence to support policy development and strategic interventions. You will therefore need to have good communication skills and the ability to explain emerging evidence through presentations, reports, tables and charts.

Reporting to the Place Policy Manager you will be playing a key role in ensuring our plans remain robust and on course.

We offer excellent working conditions and benefits including the following –
• 31 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Additional Leave Purchase Scheme
• Flexi Time Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme in partnership with Halfords
• Access to Occupational Health, Physiotherapy and Counselling Services
• Reduced membership to the Dolphin Centre’s ‘Fit 4 Life’ package

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

For a further informal discussion, please contact David Hand, Place Policy Manager on 01325 406294.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.