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Hybrid Cabinet Strategy Officer - Internal Candidates Only bei Barnet Council Business Unit

Barnet Council Business Unit · London, Vereinigtes Königreich · Hybrid

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This post is for Internal candidates only. Interviews will take place on the 3rd of September. 
 
About Barnet Council
Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative – which drive everything we do.

 
About the role

We are creating a new team, at the heart of the council, to provide high level administrative support, research and policy advice to the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Members, to help them to fulfill their executive and community leadership roles.

Working alongside the Strategic Political Advisor, Corporate Strategy Team and Comms Team,  this role will support the delivery of the council’s strategic priorities through the effective planning of Cabinet and Council Management Team agendas, enabling the Leader and Cabinet to be appropriately sighted on key strategic issues and that the council is focused on delivery priorities, identified in the corporate plan.   

It will support the Leader and Cabinet in undertaking effective resident and community engagement and will oversee the effective provision of day to day administrative support to the Leader and Cabinet, coordinating effectively across services in managing briefing requests, research and other information gathering as required

This role is to provide strategic support to the Leader and the Cabinet Members in their roles as Executive Members of the Council. It DOES NOT include providing political advice, or any assistance to any political groups or their parties.


Please click here to download the Job description for this role.

 
About you
We are looking for someone who can work across the organisation and our cabinet members to deliver a policy and research support. You will be comfortable working at all levels of the organisation and also in talking to residents. You will be comfortable working on your own, as well as across the wider strategy team.

 
What we offer 
  • 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
  • Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time
  • A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
  • Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
  • Excellent training and development opportunities
  • Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance 
How to apply 
Read the job description and person specification before clicking ‘Apply’ to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact Yogita Popat, Programme Director, Strategy, Culture & Sustainability 

 
Barnet 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. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. 
To deliver Barnet Council’s commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement. 
Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and remote working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking. 
Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply 
All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed. 
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. 
Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.

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