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<h2>Communities &amp; Skills</h2>
Collaborative, open, inclusive and fair - we work with and through partners to ensure Londoners can shape healthy, empowered and productive lives. Communities and Skills is led by Executive Director, Tunde Olayinka and is comprised of the following units: Civil Society &amp; Sport, Communities &amp; Social Policy, Group Public Health Unit, Skills and Employment and Health, Children and Young Londoners.
<h2>About the team</h2>
The Financial Hardship team provides impartial policy advice to the Mayor of London and the London Assembly on issues relating to poverty and financial insecurity in London. It also delivers a number of the Mayor’s programmes in support of London households on low incomes.
<h2>About the role</h2>
Roles in the Financial Hardship team cover a mix of policy and delivery-focused activity and involve regular close working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. We often act as subject matter experts on issues relating to financial hardship. We get involved in the full policy and delivery cycle – helping to answer the question of how the GLA or its partners should respond to a given issue and then leading or supporting the establishment of appropriate and effective interventions.
<h2>What your day will look like</h2>
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<li>Working with internal and external stakeholders to shape and deliver programmes to support Londoners on low incomes</li>
<li>Writing briefings and consultation responses on behalf of the Mayor of London</li>
<li>Supporting the effective scrutiny and oversight of GLA activity by responding to London Assembly members’ questions and committee investigations</li>
<li>Maintaining an overview of developments in policy and legislation</li>
<li>Being responsible for ensuring projects are delivered in line with governance and finance processes</li>
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<h2>Skills, knowledge and experience</h2>
To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:
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<li>Expert knowledge and experience of social policy, in particular within a London context.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>A track record of successful project management, and delivering results on target and within budget.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience and understanding of policy development processes within a complex political environment, including first rate analytical skills, and with an eye on how policy will be implemented in practice.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Excellent knowledge of the stakeholders and relationships that are key to the development and delivery of social policy in London.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
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The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/gla_competency_framework_hr_28june2021.pdf" target="_blank">GLA Competency Framework</a>
<h2>How to apply</h2>
If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:
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<li>Up to date CV</li>
<li>Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert.</li>
</ul>
Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘CV and Cover Letters’ section’ of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.
Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., “CV – applicant name - 012345)
As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination.&nbsp;
<h2>If you have questions about the role</h2>
If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager&nbsp;Nick MacAndrews&nbsp;or Financial Hardship Team manager&nbsp;Dan Drillsma-Milgrom&nbsp;would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:nicholas.macandrews@london.gov.uk" target="_blank">nicholas.macandrews@london.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:daniel.drillsma-milgrom@london.gov.uk" target="_blank">daniel.drillsma-milgrom@london.gov.uk</a>.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the&nbsp;<a href="mailto:glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk" target="_blank">glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;who support the GLA with recruitment.
<h2>Assessment process</h2>
Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.
If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.
The interview/assessment date is: w/c 15th September&nbsp;(may be subject to change)
<h2>Equality, diversity and inclusion</h2>
London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.&nbsp;We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.&nbsp;
Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.
<h2>Benefits</h2>
GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.
In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.
<h2>Additional Information</h2>

Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.gov.uk/find-out-dbs-check" target="_blank">Find out which DBS check is right for your employee - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>
Secondment Opportunity
If you are a GLA employee applying for an internal fixed-term position, as an internal secondment opportunity, you must ensure you satisfy the following secondment policy criteria listed below before applying&nbsp;
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<li>On a permanent contract or a fixed term contract where the time left on the contract at the point at which you apply for secondment is longer than the secondment period;</li>
<li>successfully completed your probation period and are performing to the required standard for your current role; and</li>
<li>at least 18 months service with the GLA&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
If you do meet the criteria listed above, you will need to complete the&nbsp;<a href="http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/16973" target="_blank">Approval for secondment application</a>&nbsp;form and gain line manager approval, before emailing the fully completed form to the Resourcing Assistant who is managing the vacancy.&nbsp;This form must be received by the closing date of the vacancy.&nbsp;Failure to provide this form will mean your application cannot be progressed.
If you are unable to satisfy all of the criteria, unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply for this vacancy as an internal secondment. &nbsp;For further information, please see&nbsp;<a href="http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/17077" target="_blank">Secondment Policy and Procedure</a>.
IMPORTANT: If you are a current GLA employee on a fixed-term contract, which is due to end BEFORE the end date of this vacancy, you DO NOT NEED to complete the&nbsp;<a href="http://intranet.london.gov.uk/node/16973" target="_blank">Approval for secondment application</a>&nbsp;form as it is not a secondment.
If you are successful in securing this secondment opportunity, you will need to be released from your existing role, so please ensure that you make your line manager aware of your application
<h2>More Support</h2>
If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:resourcingteam@london.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcingteam@london.gov.uk</a>.

Senior Policy and Project Officer

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Job Title: Senior Policy Adviser x 4&nbsp;
Directorate: Policy, Research and Voter Engagement&nbsp;
Starting salary band: Band C: £40,031 - £42,033 per annum&nbsp;
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Band C: £40,031 - £42,033 per annum depending on skills, experience and qualification.&nbsp;
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Staff with the London Office as their work location will attract a London weighting allowance&nbsp;of £3,217 on top of their base salary.&nbsp;
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Full time &amp; Permanent: This role work on a Hybrid basis which requires a minimum of 2 days office attendance (40%).&nbsp;
Location: Preferred location is London as this is where majority of the team and stakeholders are based. We will consider applicants who can work from either Cardiff, Edinburgh, Belfast office locations, or full-time remote home working. &nbsp;
Working at the Electoral Commission&nbsp;
The Electoral Commission is the independent body which oversees elections and regulates political finance in the UK. We work to promote public confidence in the democratic process and ensure its integrity.&nbsp;
We offer excellent terms and conditions, including flexible working hours and the opportunity to join the Civil Service pension arrangements, fantastic office space and endless opportunities for personal development and continuous learning.&nbsp;
The Role&nbsp;
We have four exciting new vacancies in our Policy team. This is a unique opportunity to join us at a pivotal time, as we respond to a range of policy challenges and major new elections legislation across the UK. You’ll be part of delivering our new corporate plan and shaping the future of elections and political regulation.&nbsp;
As Senior Policy Adviser, you will act as the primary point of contact in relation to key policy areas and provide expert policy advice to leadership on a range of matters. You’ll lead on a range of policy areas related to electoral administration and political finance across the UK and internationally. &nbsp;
Your responsibilities will include leading flexible, high-quality policy analysis; analysing and commenting on draft legislation; briefing policy makers in Government and key internal stakeholders on reform proposals; planning and managing the delivery of key policy projects, often involving multiple stakeholders and competing deadlines.&nbsp;
You will be involved in research projects, monitor and report on the impact of significant changes to elections in the UK and internationally, and develop specialist knowledge about election law and policy, and innovative thinking about regulatory challenges of new campaign techniques.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Who we are looking for&nbsp;
We are looking for someone with experience of leading policy development and a proactive, collaborative attitude.&nbsp;&nbsp;
You should be a self-starter with a positive outlook and strong organisational skills, comfortable working independently and at pace, with limited supervision. You will be confident leading on a range of different projects at the same time, under the guidance of your Policy Manager.&nbsp;
You will be proficient in analysing information, identifying trends, and presenting findings to influence decision makers, and have the ability to interpret complex legislation and translate it for others.&nbsp;
You should be able to communicate with a wide range of audiences and in a variety of formats – from meeting with government officials to writing blog posts for our website. You will bring your creativity, strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to evidence-based policy-making to our work.&nbsp;
Familiarity with UK political systems and structures including devolution in the UK, and an interest in democracy and the electoral process in the UK will be advantageous, but is not an essential requirement of this role.&nbsp;
To be successful in this role, you will need to have:&nbsp;
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Demonstrable experience of leading policy development, a strong commitment to evidence-based policy-making and an understanding of how to influence decision-makers effectively&nbsp;&nbsp;
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A proactive, self-starting approach – able to identify opportunities and challenges early, to take ownership of driving work forward, and to see projects through from conception to delivery&nbsp;
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The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities at pace, using sound judgement to balance short-term tasks with longer-term goals&nbsp;
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Strong analytical and communication skills – able to synthesise complex information, confident tailoring messages for different audiences and formats, including formal briefings, blog posts, and stakeholder engagement&nbsp;
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A collaborative mindset, with the ability to build positive relationships across teams and work flexibly to support others&nbsp;
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An understanding of the political and legislative contexts across the UK, including devolution, and the ability to reflect this in policy work, alongside an interest in international democratic practice&nbsp;
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A commitment to continuous learning – for yourself and the team – and a willingness to contribute to wider team thinking and development&nbsp;
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For a full list of competencies, please refer to the job description and person specification.&nbsp;
Other Benefits&nbsp;
The Electoral Commission contributes 28.97% of your basic salary towards you being a member of the Civil Service Pension scheme. Find out what <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">benefits a Civil Service Pension provides</a> and the conditions involved. &nbsp;
The Electoral Commission offers a competitive mix of benefits including: &nbsp;
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A culture of flexible working, such as flexi scheme, homeworking and compressed hours. &nbsp;
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Automatic enrolment into the Civil Service Pension Scheme, with an employer contribution of 28.97%. &nbsp;
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A working from home allowance of £312 per annum is paid as a tax-free working from home allowance. &nbsp;
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A minimum of 28 days of paid annual leave, plus eight bank holidays increasing up to a maximum of 30 days after four years. &nbsp;
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An extensive range of learning and professional development opportunities, which all staff are actively encouraged to pursue. &nbsp;
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Eye care vouchers, Ride 2 Work and an opportunity to sell up to five days annual leave at the end of the annual leave period. &nbsp;
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A hybrid office/home based working model where staff will spend 40% of their time in the office. &nbsp;
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More information on how to apply&nbsp;
To remove bias from our recruitment, process the Electoral Commission operates anonymous recruitment. &nbsp;Please apply by supplying an anonymous CV, without reference to your name, age, ethnicity or other personal identifiable information. Failure to supply anonymous CV and cover letter will result in your application being rejected.&nbsp;
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people who are passionate about democracy. The more diverse our workforce, the better we can adapt to and reflect the needs of society. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and as a staff member you will become part of an inclusive culture, where you will have the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through learning and development.&nbsp;
Closing date is 27 July 2025 at 23:59. &nbsp;
Shortlisting will take place week commencing 28 July 2025&nbsp;
Interviews will be held in the week commencing 11 August 2025&nbsp;
If successful- 2nd stage interviews will be held within a week of the first interview&nbsp;
Applicants who are applying for the London based position will be expected to attend the interview in person at our offices in Bunhill Row, London. We may use video conferencing tools for the interviews of applicants based in any of the devolved office locations. We will confirm details with shortlisted candidates. Electoral Commission does not compensate candidates for the travel costs incurred due to interview attendance.&nbsp;
If you are interested in applying for this role, please download the job description before applying online.&nbsp;
If you have any further questions about the role, please don’t hesitate to contact the recruitment team on <a href="mailto:recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk</a> who will be happy to help.&nbsp;

Senior Policy Adviser

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Woking Borough Council values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Please apply online via the link provided.
Make a Difference. Shape the Future. Woking is a vibrant borough undergoing significant change. At Woking Borough Council, we are committed to delivering excellent services and responding to the financial and strategic challenges facling local government. We are seeking a highly motivated, forward-thinking Senior Corporate Strategy Officer to join our Commercial Team at Woking Borough Council. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our organisation and helping to deliver real, positive outcomes for our residents, businesses, and communities. About the Role As our Senior Corporate Strategy Officer, you will work at the heart of the organisation, providing strategic insight, high-quality analysis, and innovative thinking to support senior leaders and elected members in making informed decisions. You will help drive the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Council’s key strategic plans, including our Corporate Plan, service strategies, and performance frameworks. You will play a critical role in ensuring alignment across the organisation, promoting a culture of evidence-based decision-making, and supporting our ambition to deliver high-quality, efficient, and responsive services. This role is vital to driving organisational improvement and ensuring Woking Borough Council remains focused, accountable, and responsible in a rapidly changing environment. Key Responsibilities
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<li>Support the ongoing development and review of the Council’s Corporate Plan and key strategic documents.</li>
<li>Provide high-quality strategic advice and briefings to senior leaders and elected members to support effective decision-making.</li>
<li>Undertake horizon scanning, research, and policy development to ensure the Council remains proactive and responsive to emerging challenges/opportunities.</li>
<li>Support the alignment of corporate strategy with service plans, performance frameworks, and governance arrangements.</li>
<li>Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a joined-up, partnership approach to delivering our strategic priorities.</li>
<li>Lead on strategic projects that support organisational improvement, innovation, and transformation.</li>
<li>Lead on the Council’s corporate risk and business continuity frameworks – ensuring that risks are identified, assessed, monitoried, and reported effectively.</li>
<li>Monitor and report on progress towards corporate objectives, using data and evidence to support performance management and accountability.</li>
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About You We are looking for someone with excellent strategic thinking, analytical and communication skills, combined with a strong understanding of local government and the challenges and opportunities facing the public sector. You will have:
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<li>Significant experience in strategy, policy, corporate planning, and performance management, ideally within the public sector.</li>
<li>Experience in developing and managing corporate risk frameworks, with the ability to translate complex risks into clear actions and assurance.</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information concisely and with impact.</li>
<li>Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at all levels.</li>
<li>Experience of delivering strategic projects and supporting organisational improvement.</li>
<li>A proactive, collaborative approach with a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.</li>
<li>A good understanding of the political environment and the role of local government.</li>
</ul>
Why Join Us? At Woking Borough Council, we are proud of the work we do to support our communities, and we know our people are our greatest asset. We offer:
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<li>A competitive salary and generous annual leave entitlement.</li>
<li>Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.</li>
<li>A supportive and inclusive working environment.</li>
<li>Access to a local government pension scheme.</li>
<li>The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our residents.</li>
<li>A generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month.</li>
<li>Discounted health and leisure membership.</li>
</ul>
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you are passionate about shaping strategy, driving improvement, and working in a dynamic public sector environment, we would love to hear from you.
English Language Requirement
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for this post.&nbsp; An assessment may be required. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact the Human Resources team.
Who to contact for informal discussion:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Pino Mastromarco, (Head of Commerical, Corporate Strategy and Performance) on <a href="mailto:pino.mastromarco@woking.gov.uk" target="_blank">pino.mastromarco@woking.gov.uk</a>
Closing Date: 3 August 2025 at 23.59
Interview Date:&nbsp; w/c 11 August 2025

Senior Corporate Strategy Officer

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Please apply online via the link provided.



About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.&nbsp;
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it.&nbsp;Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.&nbsp;&nbsp;
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the policy, evidence and influencing team. You’ll help us to deliver change for people affected by breast cancer, undertaking research that informs our policy positions.
You’ll develop and deliver a strategy for driving research and insight that supports policy development and provides the basis for our influencing activity. You’ll interpret and summarise existing research in key policy areas and undertake new research - either by designing and delivering it yourself, or commissioning external partners to do this for us - and ensure the results are shared both internally and externally.
About you
You’ll have experience of working in a relevant research role, using a wide range of research methodologies, commissioning research and involving people with lived experience and other stakeholders in your work.
You’ll be an excellent communicator who is able to translate complex information into accessible language, have strong analytical skills, be able to think strategically whilst also having an eye for detail, and experience of managing projects.
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home if working 35 hours per week.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please email <a href="mailto:Recruitment@breastcancernow.org" target="_blank">Recruitment@breastcancernow.org</a>
As this role is offered on 28 to 35 hours per week, please confirm in your supporting statement the hours you are applying for.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
Closing date 15 July 2025 at 9am
Interview date 28 July 2025

Policy Research Manager

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview London Borough of Harrow is seeking a new Project and Policy Officer who will be responsible for the development of the community safety strategy and strategic assessment, managing the statutory community safety partnership, Safer Harrow, managing key partnerships both internally and externally, and building up the risk profile of the borough. The post holder will provide administrative support to the Community Safety team to ensure accountability and monitoring of the outcomes of the Community Safety Strategy. The post holder will provide administrative support for the Safer Harrow Community Safety Partnership quarterly meetings and support the council’s response to serious violence in the community and explore funding and project opportunities that will contribute to the reduction of serious violence on the borough. The post holder will provide direct support to various projects and administer and oversee related policies, working with colleagues outside of the immediate team- distributing and collating of data from data collection exercises. The role involves working closely with voluntary and community sector partners, teams within the council and other external partners that are stakeholders in the projects, supporting the coordination, control and reporting for Community Safety projects, policies and partnerships. The post holder will assist with the quality assurance of project documentation, such as reports, business cases, monitoring reports, financial returns, maintain the Programme team’s SharePoint site and webpages and provide support to externally funded projects with a particular focus on data collection and analysis using Excel. About You The successful candidate will have: <ul><li>Experience of extracting information from a range of sources and producing clear, error free and well-presented reports. A good analytical and methodological approach to work.</li><li>Experience of coordinating and arranging meetings, events and training.</li><li>Educated to degree level or equivalent or has the equivalent relevant work experience.</li><li>A good working knowledge of MS Office suite, with particular attention of MS Excel</li><li>Understanding of project management and policy</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a good understanding of how to communicate to a range of audiences </li></ul> Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=23081&amp;hashed=1745364873" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Harrow Council

Project and Policy Support Officer

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Research Officer Location of work: Reigate Town Hall / Hybrid (home working) Salary: £34,245-£41,925 Basis: &nbsp; Permanent, full time
About the Role This role forms part of the corporate Data &amp; Insight team which aims to shape the way the Council uses data and research to drive transformation, inform policy, support service improvement, increase income and achieve better outcomes for our residents and customers. &nbsp;You’ll take part in discovery work, innovative analysis and insight generation on high-profile projects within an energetic, experimental and responsible environment. &nbsp;
 This role will appeal to those with a natural curiosity and enquiring mind, who thrive on finding out what people think and how they behave. &nbsp;Your work will help the Council fulfil its corporate plan aspirations to listen and learn from residents and plan &amp; shape services using data &amp; local insights. &nbsp;The diversity of skills and expertise within the team provide you with opportunities to collaborate and explore innovative new research possibilities.
 You will be responsible for conducting thematic research, working with subject-matter experts across a fascinating range of public service areas, providing day-to-day variety as well as an empowering opportunity to make a tangible difference to the lives of people living or working in our Borough. &nbsp;Your work will span research study design, testing, delivery, analysis, evaluation and advisory activities and will offer space for autonomy, creativity and professional development.
 It’s all about helping the council carry on delivering high quality core services. We need to know what works, for whom, to what extent, in what contexts, how and why/why not, to ensure our services are relevant and tailored to people’s lives. The work of our Research Officer helps us better understand our audiences and inform decisions with expert advice and evidence of what’s important to residents, service users and our staff.&nbsp;The role will be based at Town Hall, Reigate but accommodates hybrid working.
 About the Person&nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;Naturally curious and empathetic • &nbsp; &nbsp;Solid understanding of research methodologies and applications • &nbsp; &nbsp;An analytical mind that can identify key trends and insights • &nbsp; &nbsp;Confidence to challenge approaches that impact on good research practise • &nbsp; &nbsp;Able to translate research findings into actionable insights • &nbsp; &nbsp;Good IT and data skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and ideally Power BI
Staff Benefits In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits. &nbsp;Professional society memberships available (e.g. Market Research Society).
We provide you with competitive annual leave, and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.
Additional Information For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Robert Steele on 01737 276212 or <a href="mailto:robert.steele@reigate-banstead.gov.uk" target="_blank">robert.steele@reigate-banstead.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Closing date: &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;20th July 2025 Interview date: &nbsp; Week of 4th August 2025
Values and Behaviours Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change. Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation. &nbsp; See 'Who we are' as a council, to find out more about us. <a href="http://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/info/20044/your_council/915/working_here&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">http://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/info/20044/your_council/915/working_…</a>;

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