Principal Policy Officer (Engagement), Policy and Communications, Canterbury City Council

We are looking for a talented and highly-motivated Principal Policy Officer (Engagement) to lead the council’s consultation and public engagement to inform the development of our plans, strategies and projects.

You will provide best practice engagement advice and work with colleagues across the whole council to develop and implement detailed consultation and engagement plans that enable a wide range of the district’s residents and relevant stakeholders to participate effectively.

You will work closely with officers in the communications team to develop integrated consultation, engagement and communications campaigns and with external partners and key stakeholders to ensure engagement with residents and relevant stakeholders is coordinated and consistent.

You will also play a key role in the development of the council’s Corporate Plan and oversee the council’s tenant engagement work.

You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to plan, deliver and analyse consultations to a high standard. You will be highly organised, politically astute and able to write clearly and effectively for a variety of audiences. You will have confidence pioneering new and innovative consultation initiatives and utilising co-design and co-production to support engagement and the development of new plans, strategies and projects.

Experience in either communications or consultation in a public service environment is desirable.

We can offer you a chance to thrive, develop and make a lasting impact on Canterbury district and its residents and businesses.

Take advantage of a workplace that truly embraces and encourages flexible working to achieve an enviable work/life balance.

If you’d like the chance to fast-track your career development by working on a range of unique challenges and opportunities, please do apply for this post.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Andrew Thompson (Corporate Policy and Strategy Manager) on 07542266735 or by email at andrew.thompson@canterbury.gov.uk, or Leo Whitlock (Head of Policy and Communications) on 01227 862354 or by email at leo.whitlock@canterbury.gov.uk

Site maintenance is being carried out on 26 November 2022 between 00:00 - 12:00.

Interviews will take place week commencing 12 December 2022