At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic policy development and performance management for Nottingham City Council.
- Company: Join Nottingham City Council, a forward-thinking organisation committed to community impact.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Flexible working environment with a focus on collaboration and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in local governance while promoting equality and sustainability.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills, policy knowledge, and experience in performance management required.
The predicted salary is between 49282 - 49282 £ per year.
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Worker Type: Hybrid Worker
Salary: Starting Salary is £46,142 (Level one) rising to £49,282 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
Location: Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NG
Responsibilities
We are recruiting for a Senior Policy and Strategy Officer to work in the corporate centre of the Council. You will focus on supporting strategic policy development and performance management across the Council. The role involves consistent business planning and will play a lead role in developing, delivering and monitoring Our Council Plan and its related performance framework. You will maintain a comprehensive awareness and understanding of legislation and policy, identify, analyse and assess proposals from government and partners, and develop robust and informed options for implementation. The postholder will integrate research, consultation and customer insight into decision-making, while contributing to partnership intelligence networks. The role also includes leading projects and providing written briefings and advice to senior leaders. In addition, you will promote equality, diversity and inclusion and support action on climate change.
About You / Qualifications
- The ability to lead the engendering of a consistent approach to business planning and performance management across all work areas through use of corporate management systems e.g. Ideagen.
- A good ability to work in partnership and build relationships with colleagues and external partners, including the necessary communication and negotiation skills to develop effective collaborative working.
- A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of current policy issues relating to local, regional and national government including the implications of national policy for local government and the role of cities.
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles of performance management, reporting and national performance frameworks relating to local government.
- Ability to analyse written information, numerical data and basic statistics and to draw and present valid conclusions.
- Knowledge and understanding of the sensitivities of working with elected Councillors in a political environment.
At Nottingham City Council we offer hybrid working where applicable. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the information for applicants page.
Closing Date: 22nd July 2026
Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Interviews will be held: w/c 3rd August 2026.
