Job Purpose:         

• To work within a framework of policy priorities and development established by the Policy and Programme Board

• To make a significant contribution by supporting the formulation, development, promotion and implementation of a range of policy projects and initiatives within specified policy areas in an integrated policy framework. 

• To provide policy research, information, advice and support on issues relating to local government in London which support the implementation of London Council’s policy priorities.

Principal Accountabilities

• To make a significant contribution by supporting policy development and delivery on priority policy areas, as defined by the Policy and Programmes Board, ensuring this policy contribution is integrated with other London Councils’ policy development. 

• To provide support to the development and implementation of policy making activities to ensure that London local government’s experiences and perspectives are championed and are influential in shaping local public services.

• To provide research, information and advice on policy matters to London Councils’ leading members, Policy and Programme Board, and officers 

• To represent  the organisation at external meetings on specified policy areas including Government departments, Mayor, GLA and member authorities; developing and sustaining positive relationships with these stakeholders, opinion formers and key contacts in order to advance London Councils’ policies and positions.

• To respond to enquiries from colleagues, Members of London Councils’ member authorities and others as required.

• To attend and contribute to London working groups on policy related issues to promote the development, implementation and delivery of London Councils key policy priorities.

• To analyse policy papers, government proposals, circulars, Green and White papers, legislation, reports and research documents from local authorities and other organisations and disseminate the findings to colleagues and member authorities;

• To contribute to the drafting of reports, briefings, circulars, speeches, articles, presentations, press information and other publications as required on key issues arising from London Councils’ policy priorities.

• To service, minute and attend meetings as required.

• To carry out, as commissioned through the Policy and Programme Board, individual research or policy projects.

• To organise seminars, conferences and other events in collaboration with colleagues from Communications Division, as directed.

• To contribute to London Councils’ role in keeping member authorities up-to-date with policy, best practice and funding developments, working closely with colleagues in Communications Division to ensure effective co-ordination of information.

• To be a buddy for new staff or supervise a student/ work placement as required.

• To carry out all tasks and allocated work within agreed timescales and budgets.

• London Councils is committed to, and champions, equality and diversity in all aspects of policy and employment.  All employees are expected to understand and promote equality and diversity within their work.

• To take care at all times to uphold health and safety at work for self and others.  To observe London Councils Health and Safety policy and related procedures at all times. 

• To uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct in line with the expectations of a local government officer and to lead staff to adhere to such standards in order to uphold the reputation of London Councils and local government in London. 

• To adhere to London Councils’ policies, procedures, regulations and protocols’