Policy and Public Affairs Manager

The Policy and Public Affairs Manager plays a key role influencing external policies which affect the council and its interests. It provides strategic analysis and insight of the local, regional and national policy environment. You’ll be joining the team in an exciting moment of political change in the country. This role will identify new opportunities and build relationships with the new Government.

Playing a line management and senior practitioner role in a busy policy, strategy and public affairs team in one of the country’s most exciting and rapidly changing cities, you’ll be an experienced policy and communications professional who is capable balancing management duties and delivering practical outcomes in a complex, fast-moving environment.

As a specialist officer for policy and public affairs, you'll spend your time advising at the highest level and taking a hands-on role in developing a strategic programme of policy and public affairs work in support of the council’s corporate priorities and statutory/regulatory obligations. You'll be expected to travel to London from time to time, helping represent Bristol's interests in Westminster.

Acting ethically and honestly at all times, you will be adept at building and maintaining positive working relationships with partners and stakeholders, helping the council interface with local, regional and national organisations - including government relations - to ensure its voice is heard and has a meaningful influence.

Ideally you will be resilient and motivated, able to generate your own ideas, drive change and build good relationships across many different sectors.

This is a permanent position on a full time basis; job-share applicants are welcome.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

Ifyou share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.