Economic Policy Adviser

We're looking to recruit a 2x Economic Policy Advisers in our Economic Policy and Delivery Unit.

Are you interested in this exciting opportunity?

Are you someone who is passionate about making a difference to people's lives and helping them get on in life or in business? Do you want a role where you are recognised for your creativity, drive and initiative?

Gateshead is an ambitious place with exciting plans to invest in our economy to provide sustainable opportunities for employment, innovation and growth. We want to make Gateshead a place where everyone Thrives, and this needs strong relationships with stakeholders, the right strategy and effective implementation, underpinned by creative thinking, problem solving and robust evidence.

We're looking for four outstanding candidates who have a wealth of experience in the development and implementation of policy and strategy and ensuring that the benefits of local economic development align to corporate and regional plans.

If you want a role where you can truly make a difference to the resident and business community of Gateshead by utilising and developing your knowledge, skills and experience then please keep reading.

About the role….

This is an opportunity for you to play your part in shaping the future of the Gateshead economy. We are looking for confident collaborators to join our expanding Economic Policy & Delivery Unit. These posts require the ability to work within a complex environment, with multiple stakeholders and to operate with a high degree of autonomy and initiative.

The Economic Policy Adviser role includes the opportunity to lead on major economic policy priorities and requires expertise across a range of economic development disciplines as it will focus on the cross-cutting 'Building the Economy of the Future' Policy Objective in the Economic Development Strategy. Under this objective, the Council has identified four strategic challenges that, if solved, will help to build a fairer, greener and more resilient economy in Gateshead. These challenges present major opportunities for Gateshead and will also make a significant contribution to regional economic plans, so the roles will include involvement in regional devolution.

The successful candidates will work to realise Gateshead's ambition for these challenges by bringing together public, private and VCFSE partners in the development and implementation of a strategy that builds on the work already underway and in the pipeline. They will provide advice to senior management and democratic structures to ensure these are embedded in the work of the Council and partner organisations and will foster alignment of programmes, projects and services to meet the challenges identified and ensure Gateshead residents and businesses benefit from the economic opportunities arising from them.

Gateshead is a constantly changing borough, combining modern facilities with a fascinating heritage and the demand for our services continues to grow. We engage with many partners and contract a high number of services to deliver the best outcomes for our community. We're truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.

What's in it for you? Well, there's so much on offer and here's just a few of the highlights!

The Economic Policy Advisers will be paid a competitive salary of up to £45,441 per annum.
We'll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension as you'll be enrolled in to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Generous annual leave package of 28 days for new employees, rising to 32 days after 5 years and the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year.
Generous parental and adoption leave packages
Flexible and hybrid working is also something you can take advantage of.
You'll have access to our new benefits platform VIVUP where you can get discounted shopping etc.
Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances?

It's time to apply!

We're delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please take a look at the full job profiles via this link Job Profile. It's important that you read it in full and check that you meet the essential criteria, because when we start choosing people to come and meet us, we'll be checking to ensure that they meet the essential criteria as set out in the job profile.