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Are you ready to take on a role making a significant impact to the future of Medway Council and it’s residents? We have an exciting opportunity for three Policy Officers that will assist the Head of Policy and Partnerships within a brand new department that will guide Medway Council through a pivotal period of transition under local government reorganisation and wider public sector reform.Reporting directly to the Head of Policy and Partnerships. These roles will support a range of policy projects across the Council directorates in areas including, but not limited to:<ul><li>Transportation</li><li>Waste Management and Environmental Services</li><li>Children’s Services</li><li>Health and Social Care</li><li>Corporate services (including local government reform and devolution)</li></ul>Political Restriction: Both posts are politically restricted in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989, as amended by the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009. Staff in these posts are obliged to observe the restrictions on political activity as detailed under this legislation. Key responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead policy development: Develop and support complex policy initiatives, ensuring Medway Council's voice is heard at the government level. Provide expert advice to senior leaders and elected members. </li><li>Project management: Prepare programmes and projects, ensuring timely delivery and achievement of objectives.</li><li>Policy documentation: Assist in producing comprehensive briefing papers and policy documents, facilitating the publication of guidance and reports.</li><li>Stakeholder engagement: Collaborate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, including Members, Corporate Management Team, external partners, and residents.</li></ul>The people we are looking for:Policy Officer x3: We are looking for an experienced policy or project professionals, preferably from within the public sector with a track record in designing and developing policies and change programmes that have brought about a successful change or outcome. The successful candidate will thrive in a varied and fast paced environment and be able to able to multi-task and work under pressure. You will need be an excellent communicator with highly developed organisational and project management skills.Interested? For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Carolyn Ruston, Head of Policy and Partnerships: <a href="mailto:carolyn.ruston@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">carolyn.ruston@medway.gov.uk</a>Interviews will be held week commencing: 21 July 2025, in person at our offices in Gun Wharf, ChathamCareer Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. We are seeking a Policy Officer to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Policy Officer 

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<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7325/Brentwood_Economic_Growth_Strategy_2025-2028.pdf" target="_blank">Brentwood_Economic_Growth_Strategy_2025-2028</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7326/Brentwood_Economic_Growth_Action_Plan_2025-2026.pdf" target="_blank">Brentwood_Economic_Growth_Action_Plan_2025-2026</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7327/Rochford_District_Economic_Growth_Strategy_2025-2028.pdf" target="_blank">Rochford_District_Economic_Growth_Strategy_2025-2028</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7328/Rochford_District_Economic_Growth_Action_Plan_2025-2026.pdf" target="_blank">Rochford_District_Economic_Growth_Action_Plan_2025-2026</a></li></ul>

Please apply online via the link provided.
Rochford District Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.&nbsp;
It is our policy that if you have not heard back within 3 weeks of the closing date you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.



(Starting salary dependent upon skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance)&nbsp;
<h4>The OneTeam partnership</h4>
Rochford District Council and Brentwood Borough Council have formed an exciting strategic partnership, and the Economic Development Team provide support to both Councils.
<h4>About the role</h4>
Rochford District Council and Brentwood Borough Council have each recently adopted refreshed Economic Growth Strategies covering the period of 2025-2028. To deliver on Rochford and Brentwood Councils' ambitions, we are looking for a Senior Economic Development Officer to join our OneTeam that serves both councils.
Rochford District Council priorities include town centre regeneration, supporting growing businesses, skills delivery and sustainability. Brentwood Borough Council priorities include supporting start-ups, skills delivery and sustainability. For more information, please visit the Economic Growth Strategies and Action Plans for each Council (links provided below).
<h4>The role will involve</h4>
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Strategic and Operational Leadership: Supports and deputises for the Corporate Manager – Economic Development, leads on delivering economic development strategies, projects and feasibility work including those funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and assists with team management.</li>
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Stakeholder Engagement and Representation: Acts as the key contact for external organisations (e.g. Essex County Council, business groups), leads on business engagement projects and works with stakeholders to secure support and funding for projects.</li>
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Policy and Investment Development: Leads on drafting strategic economic development and regeneration policies, responds to inward investment enquiries and researches best practices for local application.</li>
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Business Support and Financial Oversight: Provides proactive advice and signposting to local businesses, monitors budgets and manages financial processes including purchase orders and invoices up to £25,000.</li>
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Corporate and Compliance Responsibilities: Works flexibly across Brentwood and Rochford councils, adheres to safeguarding, data protection, health &amp; safety and equality policies, and supports emergency response efforts when required.</li>
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<h4>About the candidate&nbsp;</h4>
You will need to have experience of delivering economic development and/or regeneration programmes, strong written and verbal communication, good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, able to work within a friendly and supportive team, be well organised and able to deliver to tight deadlines and to maintain effective relationships with external and internal stakeholders. &nbsp;
Desirable qualities include local government and UK Shared Prosperity Fund experience, preparing reports and presenting to Council committees and insights on the Brentwood Borough and Rochford District business communities specifically.
<h4>Benefits of working for us</h4>
In return, we offer a generous annual leave entitlement, enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme, access to our employee assistance programme and staff benefits platform with discounts across a range of retailers.
This post is initially for a 2 year fixed term and may become permanent subject to funding.
For an informal discussion please contact Laurie Edmonds, Corporate Manager Economic Development, on <a href="mailto:laurie.edmonds@brentwood.rochford.gov.uk" target="_blank">laurie.edmonds@brentwood.rochford.gov.uk</a>
This role will involve travel between Brentwood Town Hall, Rochford District Council’s offices at The Launchpad at Southend Airport Business Park, as well as networking venues around Brentwood Borough and Rochford District. You will be expected to attend networking events that take place outside usual working hours. There may be occasional weekend events to attend.
Please note – the successful candidate will be employed by Brentwood Borough Council.

Senior Economic Development Officer

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7316/Brentwood_Economic_Growth_Strategy_2025-2028.pdf" target="_blank">Brentwood_Economic_Growth_Strategy_2025-2028</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7317/Brentwood_Economic_Growth_Action_Plan_2025-2026.pdf" target="_blank">Brentwood_Economic_Growth_Action_Plan_2025-2026</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7320/Rochford_District_Economic_Growth_Strategy_2025-2028.pdf" target="_blank">Rochford_District_Economic_Growth_Strategy_2025-2028</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7321/Rochford_District_Economic_Growth_Action_Plan_2025-2026.pdf" target="_blank">Rochford_District_Economic_Growth_Action_Plan_2025-2026</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/7322/OneTeam_Economic_Development_Officer_JD___PS.docx" target="_blank">OneTeam_Economic_Development_Officer_JD___PS</a></li></ul>

Please apply online via the link provided.
Rochford District Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.&nbsp;
It is our policy that if you have not heard back within 3 weeks of the closing date you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.



(Starting salary dependent upon skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance)&nbsp;
<h4>The OneTeam partnership</h4>
Rochford District Council and Brentwood Borough Council have formed an exciting strategic partnership, and the Economic Development Team provide support to both Councils.
<h4>About the role</h4>
Rochford District Council and Brentwood Borough Council have each recently adopted refreshed Economic Growth Strategies covering the period of 2025-2028. To deliver on Rochford and Brentwood Councils' ambitions, we are looking for an Economic Development Officer to join our OneTeam that serves both councils.
Rochford District Council priorities include town centre regeneration, supporting growing businesses, skills delivery and sustainability. Brentwood Borough Council priorities include supporting start-ups, skills delivery and sustainability. For more information, please visit the Economic Growth Strategies and Action Plans for each Council (links provided below).
<h4>The role will involve</h4>
<ul>
<li>
Project and Strategy Support: Assist in implementing the Councils’ Economic Development Strategies and action plans, including leading and managing specific projects and feasibility work including those funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.</li>
<li>
Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a deputy contact for external organisations such as Essex County Council, attending networking events and assist with organising Council-run business engagement programmes.</li>
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Business and Investment Services: Provide advice and signposting to local businesses, respond to inward investment enquiries and contribute to strategic economic development documents.</li>
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Communications and Administration: Create and manage content for newsletters, websites and social media, while also handling administrative and financial tasks up to £25,000.</li>
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Corporate and Compliance Responsibilities: Work flexibly across Brentwood and Rochford councils, adhere to safeguarding, data protection, health and safety, and equality policies, and support emergency response efforts when required.</li>
</ul>
<h4>About the candidate&nbsp;</h4>
You will need to have strong written and verbal communication, good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, able to work within a friendly and supportive team, be well organised and able to deliver to tight deadlines and to maintain effective relationships with external and internal stakeholders. &nbsp;
Desirable qualities include local government and UK Shared Prosperity Fund experience, knowledge of economic development generally and insights on the Brentwood Borough and Rochford District business communities specifically.
<h4>Benefits of working for us</h4>
In return, we offer a generous annual leave entitlement, enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme, access to our employee assistance programme and staff benefits platform with discounts across a range of retailers.
This post is initially for a 2 year fixed term and may become permanent subject to funding.
For an informal discussion please contact Laurie Edmonds, Corporate Manager Economic Development, on <a href="mailto:laurie.edmonds@brentwood.rochford.gov.uk" target="_blank">laurie.edmonds@brentwood.rochford.gov.uk</a>
This role will involve travel between Brentwood Town Hall, Rochford District Council’s offices at The Launchpad at Southend Airport Business Park, as well as networking venues around Brentwood Borough and Rochford District. You will be expected to attend networking events that take place outside usual working hours. There may be occasional weekend events to attend.
Please note – the successful candidate will be employed by Rochford District Council.

Economic Development Officer

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Sevenoaks District Council is a high performing local authority with an enviable track record of providing excellent services for its residents.&nbsp;
As our Policy &amp; Performance Manager you’ll support us as we move towards a new future for local government in Kent. You’ll be critical in keeping our Members and most senior officers one step ahead by providing high quality research, analysis and advice.&nbsp;Providing us with the latest insight and the right approach to performance management, you’ll steer us through the changing local government environment.
If you enjoy variety in your work, are an excellent communicator, can demonstrate an excellent understanding of local government and the services we deliver, possess strong research and analytical skills and can take a positive, team working approach to identifying solutions this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career and make a real impact in shaping the future of our Council.
This role will be based at our Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HG. We currently operate a hybrid working model for the majority of our roles where your working time will be divided between the office (2-3 days) and home working (2-3 days).
Do you want to know more about the role? 
Please contact Sarah Carter, PA to Assistant Chief Executive, on 01732 227067 to arrange to speak to Lee Banks, Assistant Chief Executive for further details about the role. &nbsp;
Do you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?
Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Closing date: 13th July 2025 &nbsp;
Interviews: TBC

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