Policy Officer

Job title:

Policy Officer

Company

Lincolnshire County Council

Job description

Job IntroductionWe are excited to be recruiting for a Policy Officer in Lincolnshire! This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping and influencing policies that make a real difference to our communities. If you have a passion for policy development, strong analytical skills, and a desire to drive positive change, we’d love to hear from you!As part of the newly formed policy team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the delivery and transformation of our planning service.You will oversee engagement, spatial planning and digital activities across our service. We aim to become a leading planning service, setting a benchmark in digital and community engagement.What you will do:Expert facilitator: Provide technical guidance and advice on the evaluation, management and monitoring of geospatial data and statistics, including relevant planning policies, authority monitoring reports and best practice guidancePartnership builder: Build strong relationships across service areas and development management, infrastructure and policy teams to develop common datasets, train/mentor staff and exchange knowledge/best practice.Community campaigner: Oversee and manage community engagement and consultation exercises to gather views from residents and other stakeholders on plans, programmes and strategies, including the Lincolnshire Minerals and Waste Local Plan.Data-driven decision maker: Collect, analyse and monitor data, formulate recommendations, prepare reports and interpret spatial maps and models, such as future waste and mineral forecasting, green infrastructure audits and energy master planningCreative innovator: Create compelling visual materials and geospatial information to communicate complex information to diverse audiences as well as innovative solutions, like artificial intelligence.Communication powerhouse: Conflict resolution, negotiation, organisational and communication skills to help speed up decision making and mediate between competing interestsIn this role, you will prepare an integrated mapping tool hosting geospatial data. This includes energy networks, infrastructure pipelines, major development sites and utility projects. You will also contribute to the delivery of planning frameworks such as spatial development strategies.The role has flexible working patterns split between home, site and office. Tuesdays are office days when the Place Team are all required to be in the Lincoln office. On occasion additional days may be required. Being mobile across Lincolnshire, you will need a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for this role.About usWe are the second largest local authority in England, encompassing a diverse range of environments. This includes rural, urban and coastal areas as well as some of the most fertile and productive farmland.Lincolnshire is set to become a leading energy hub, boasting the largest pipeline of nationally significant infrastructure projects in the UK.Lincolnshire has an abundance of critical minerals and leads the region in the production of sand and gravel. Locally sourced building stone is used to repair and restore some of England’s finest historic buildings (e.g. Lincoln Cathedral) and conservation towns, like Boston and Stamford.We generate enough energy from waste facilities to heat most homes and businesses in Lincolnshire. Nearly all waste is redirected away from landfill.With excellent access to ports and supply chains, Lincolnshire serves as a key gateway into Europe. Lincolnshire’s bourgeoning agricultural sector produces more than 10% of the UK’s food.Lincolnshire is set to be a leading proponent of environmental enhancement with large areas of protected landscapes and biodiversity/geodiversity value (e.g. Lincolnshire Wolds). Over two fifths of the county is open countryside, making us one of the greenest counties in England.About Our OfferDiscover a career that comes with incredible benefits:

• Competitive Salary that matches your skills and expertise
• Green Book Local Government Terms
• Top-Tier Pension Scheme with up to 24% employer contributions
• Generous benefits like salary sacrifice for cars via

, plus discounts on amazing products and services across top brands with our partner * Work-Life Balance with a Full -Time 37-hour work week, flexible hours, and hybrid options

• Generous leave allowance – minimum 25 days leave to start, plus bank holidays, with the chance to buy more
• Free Financial Wellbeing Advice to support your future.

Join us for a fulfilling career that offers so much more than just a job!Further details can be found here:If your application is successful, you may be offered a relocation package. More detail regarding our relocation policy can be found here:Please read the attached job information before making an application and confirm why you have applied and how you fulfil the criteria specified in the job description.In addition, please explain what you can contribute to this role and the wider service. You can learn more about us here:Applications will close on 13 April 2025 and interviews will take place either on 22 or 23 April 2025.For a private and informal discussion about the role please contact: Philip Wadsworth atBest of luck with your application!A Smarter Working EmployerWe have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.Fluency DutyIn accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.Generic Advert TextPlease be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.Lincolnshire County Council 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.Attached documentsPolicy Officer

• Salary £34,314 – £37,938
• Frequency Annual
• Job Reference 1184/146
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 13 April, 2025
• Job Category Planning and Surveying
• Location Lincoln , United Kingdom
• Posted on 20 March, 2025

Expected salary

£34314 – 37938 per year

Location

Lincoln

Job date

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:01:51 GMT

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