Senior Policy Strategy and Public Affairs Officer x3

We have an oopportunity to join our busy Policy and Strategy team working with the senior leadership team, administration, elected Councillors and partners across the city and beyond, to shape and coordinate the council’s strategic approach to policy, strategy and public affairs.

Working across a range of issues including inclusive growth, sustainability and net zero, health and wellbeing and housing, the Senior Policy, Strategy and Public Affairs Officer provides corporate strategic planning services and plays a key role producing corporate policy and strategy products.

This permanent role maintains the council’s library of policies and strategies, working with a network of operational and technical leads around the council to ensure there is a full suite of fit-for-purpose policies and strategies.

Our team deliver a range of public affairs activity throughout the year, including central Government and parliamentary engagement, and also help contribute to updates of the council’s overarching Corporate Strategy and annual Business Plan.

In collaboration with colleagues in other council teams, this role will also hold responsibility for coordinating strong corporate funding bids as part of a prioritised work programme.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Hannah French on hannah.french@bristol.gov.uk

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic and Disabled candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.