JOB SUMMARY

Post Title Strategic Planning Policy OfficerJob Family Technical &

ConsultancyPay Range

6 Line Manager to others?

No Role profile ref

TC6O

DMA Level

1

Service Area Infrastructure Strategy & PlanningLine Manager Infrastructure Strategy & Planning ManagerLocation New County OfficesJob Purpose To prepare and develop policies, strategies and supporting information, offering recommendations and guidance to decision makers within the Infrastructure Strategy and Planning Service, to help shape delivery. To actively engage with strategic partners and customers and contribute to the delivery of the policy framework, plans, and bid activity associated with service objectives. Job Context (key outputs of team / role to provide some specific examples of role profile accountabilities)

1. Support the development and implementation of the service plan and contribute to the preparation of technical strategies.

2. Assess and evaluate complex information / situations, recommending, developing and implementing solutions / interventions, assessing and mitigating associated risks, and escalating issues as necessary.

3. Undertake research and consultations to inform recommendations and decision making within the Service. Develop results and responses and submit reports and recommendations on key issues.

4. Provide authoritative professional advice, guidance and support to a range of internal and external customers / stakeholders. Respond to and investigate complex enquiries / escalated complaints

5. Deliver specialist projects or improvement programmes or contribute to the delivery of larger projects / programmes within the service area.

6. Proactively build and maintain good working relationships and communicate effectively with all stakeholders, to ensure service delivery and to share and identify best practice.

7. Co-ordinate the preparation and submission of bids for short and long term funding.

Knowledge, Skills and ExperienceRole Profile requirements. Job specific examples.

(if left blank refer to left hand column)Essential Desirable

Relevant experience and specialist expertise relating to Strategic planning / policy matters, with evidence of work responsibilities appropriate to the role.

Experience in managing the development of policy, plans and strategy within planning or policy fields.

Excellent knowledge of Service requirements and interrelationships with other services and departments. Good knowledge of wider sector / external influences

Experience of working effectively with strategic partners including central government departments/ local authorities, commercial partners and private sector organisations

Expert knowledge of relevant systems, regulations, technical guidance, legislation, best practice, policies and procedures relevant the service area.

Knowledge and experience of transport planning legislation, policy and strategy.

Excellent interpersonal skills. Proven ability to negotiate and persuade and build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels. Ability to communicate with, engage and influence customers, partners and stakeholders, in complex situations

Experience of partnership working. Experience of representing the work area externally

Excellent planning and organisational skills, to manage a range of complex activities and to achieve given targets and

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JOB SUMMARYobjectives.Proven research and analysis skills demonstrating evidence of the ability to identify and diagnose complex problems/issues and develop innovative solutions

Good project management skills and experience, with experience of implementing change

Good ICT skills including use of standard Microsoft applications and specialist systems

Proven ability to cope with conflicting and changing demands through good time management and the ability to work under pressure

Experience of supporting the preparation of bids and briefs

Knowledge of service-specific issues relevant to Buckinghamshire

Role Profile requirements. Job specific examples.(if left blank refer to left hand column)

Essential Desirable

Degree or equivalent in relevant discipline

Post graduate qualification in relevant discipline

Other RequirementsDecision Making AccountabilityIs the role directly responsible for managing a budget? NoWhat plans is the role held accountable for and within what timeframe?Contributing to strategy and plans typically 5-25yr timeframesApproximately how many posts are under the role’s reporting line? (including those that are managed directly and indirectlyN/AWhich key stakeholders does the post holder have to work with to be successful in their role?Internal technical colleaguesLocal membersDistrict council planning colleaguesWhat are the top 3 key decisions the post holder would be responsible for?Recommendations on technical optionsAppropriate advice to managersThe job involves travel for business purposes: Rarely

Organisation Structure (mandatory)

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