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  • How many Policy Officer jobs are available on Pertemps?

    There are 6 Policy Officer jobs available on Pertemps right now.

  • What does a Policy Officer do?

    Policy officers research, analyse and develop policies in various public sectors. They shape and implement these policies to improve the existing regulation around the sector. They evaluate effects of existing policies and report findings to the government and members of the public. Policy officers work closely with partners, external organisations or other stakeholders and provide them with regular updates.

    Tasks required include:

    • Coordinates the organisation’s services and resources, liaising with other senior staff.
    • Analyses internal processes and systems, recommends and implements procedural and policy changes.
    • Recruits and manages staff, assigns and delegates tasks and duties, makes changes in procedures to deal with variations in workload.
    • Develops plans, sets objectives and monitors and evaluates performance.
    • Prepares and reviews operational and financial reports.
    • Controls and administers budgets.
    • Advises national and local government on the interpretation and implementation of policy decisions, acts and regulations, and provides technical assistance in the formulation of policy.
    • Co-ordinates and directs the activities of Revenue and Customs offices, Job Centres, Benefits Agency offices and other local offices of national government.
    • Registers and maintains records of all births, deaths and marriages in local authority area, issues appropriate certificates and reports any suspicious causes of death to the coroner..
    • Negotiates and monitors contracted out services provided by the private sector to local government studies and acts upon any legislation that may affect the local authority.
  • What are the entry requirements for a Policy Officer?

    Entrants typically possess a degree or an equivalent qualification. Entry is also possible by internal promotion for those with appropriate experience. Training is often provided on-the-job in the form of short courses for specialist areas.

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