Policy and Research Advisor

A vacancy has arisen for a permanent Policy and Research Advisor in the Strategic Partnerships Team, within the Strategy, Equality and Partnerships Directorate. This is an opportunity to join a developing team which is carrying out ground-breaking and important work and making an important contribution to the council's improvement priorities. The team is responsible for managing some corporate strategic partnerships as well as for driving the improvement of partnership working across the organisation. This involves stakeholder relationship management and external affairs, developing expertise on good partnership working, carrying out research on key stakeholders and their perceptions of the council and providing briefings and policy advice to senior leaders. The post provides the opportunity to engage with colleagues across a diverse range of service areas as well as important external stakeholders and partners. The culture of the team is outward looking and creative - we value

innovation, a challenging and questioning approach, and a commitment to developing and supporting the values and skills of partnership working. Using the skills in policy analysis and research and the knowledge of local government and its policy environment that you have already developed, this post will give you the opportunity to learn about partnership working and the work of a diverse range of services and stakeholders whilst making an important contribution to the council's improvement journey. For any informal enquires please contact: Sarah MacKinnon, sarah.mackinnon@birmingham.gov.uk

Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence. There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:

• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.
We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.