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- Public Service Reform Policy & Delivery Officer
**Public Service Reform Policy & Delivery Officer**
Full time permanent | 32,268- SP37,024 per annum per annum + exclusive benefits
**Full time permanent** **Hours of Work:** 36.5 per week **Reference number:** WMCA00323 **Salary:** 32,268- SP37,024 per annum per annum + exclusive benefits **Closes:** 2021-07-18T11:59:00 **Location:** 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham, B19 3SD The Public Service Reform Directorate leads the Combined Authoritys work to create a fairer, greener, healthier West Midlands. A key element of this is working with local authorities and other public agencies to develop better public services and help the region to recover from the coronavirus pandemic in the years ahead.
This role blends research, policy and delivery, working with the wider team on a range of projects and programmes including designing out homelessness, early intervention and prevention, crime and community safety, and making sure extra help is available to those most affected by the pandemic.
* Support the Head of Public Service Reform and Prevention in developing and articulating an evidence base for developing more preventative approaches to public services in the West Midlands
* Work with local authorities and public agencies to identify and develop projects and programmes that deliver better outcomes for West Midlands people
* Identify and support work taking place in the sphere of early intervention and prevention which are collaborative and systemic
* Support the delivery of Community Recovery activities detailed in Levelling up the West Midlands
* Work with colleagues leading the Homelessness Taskforce on efforts to design out homelessness and transform public services for those with multiple and complex needs
* Collaborate on work to tackle health inequalities in the region, widening access to services and developing programmes to support healthy lifestyles
**About you**
Were looking for someone who has a clear commitment to creating a fairer, greener, healthier West Midlands with examples of how you have put this commitment into action. Someone with the following:
* Minimum Level 3 qualification with evidence of ongoing professional development and a commitment to undertake further training and development
* Good understanding of concepts such as public service reform, prevention and early intervention, systems thinking and social innovation
* Experience of researching, analysing or assessing complex issues and developing policies, projects and programmes in response
* Excellent written skills, with the ability to accurately summarise and convey complex information including experience of writing reports and preparing briefings in a policy environment
* Political and commercial awareness, with the ability to exercise discretion, judgement and confidentiality
* Ability to work with politicians and key stakeholders at every level
* Awareness of the financial structure of the Authority and the implications of decisions on the delivery of value for money for taxpayers
**About the team**
The Public Service Reform Directorate is leading the way to improve quality of life for everyone in the region. We drive whole system change to ensure that the West Midlands Combined Authority delivers against its Strategic Economic Plan priorities. We are a small and agile team that is adding value through collaboration and are working on the building blocks for public service that will help define the future of the region. Our focus is on developing an inclusive growth agenda to ensure local people feel the benefit of incoming investment, reducing the inequalities our communities face and shaping the way society rises to the challenge of reducing the carbon footprint.
Our role in the West Midlands has never been more important and in these extraordinary times weve shown we can step forward, speak up for our region and bring people together. Everything we do is focused on making life better for people in the West Midlands thats our reason for being here and it drives every move we make. We lead and support others to deliver our shared future vision for the region a happier, healthier, better connected place to live and work.
We fully believe that we are only as great as the people who work for us and are committed to providing a positive, healthy and inclusive working environment where our people feel valued and respected. We are a Leaders in Diversity accredited organisation, are in the Inclusive Top 50 Employers List and are one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Women.
Our employees feel they can make a difference and are excited by the growth and the potential to shape the future. As we undergo a period of significant change, our employees are engaging with what is going on and we are encouraging a culture where people feel they can contribute towards improvements.
Were ambitious, forward thinking and determined to find better ways of working, always leading the way in what we do. We trust and support each other to get the job done, and encourage creativity, originality and curiosity from those who work with us. Were committed to creating an accessible and diverse workplace, one that nurtures an inclusive environment where our people can be themselves.
If your values align with ours and youre committed to working towards creating a future we can all be proud of, we want to hear from you.
**Additional information**
We are designing our organisation of the future and planning a new, flexible approach to the way we use our office space. This approach will mean most of us working from home some of the time and using our office space to come together to share ideas and learn from each other. We will continue to use digital technology for meetings, collaboration and communications - bringing teams together virtually wherever theyre working, saving time and spending on travel.
We are committed to developing an organisation that is representative of the diverse communities that we serve and welcome applications from all sections of the community. The following groups are currently underrepresented: young people, Black, Asian and ethnic minority groups and women at senior levels.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants who meet the essential job role criteria. We will make reasonable adjustments, in line with the Equality Act, for disabled applicants if these are needed. Wherever possible we will offer flexible working options which assist work-life balance.
Were dedicated to providing a broad range of rewards and benefits and constantly benchmark our benefits packages to ensure they are attractive for all our people. As well as a competitive salary, employees also receive 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and access to a great pension scheme.
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