Principal Advisor

Come and join a great team that makes a difference in Local Government. APSE is recruiting! The right person will have policy and/or operational knowledge of local government frontline services. It will be advantageous to the candidate to demonstrate this knowledge in one or more of the following areas: highways, street lighting, transport, waste and refuse, recycling, street scene, and/or public realm or FM services. The right candidate will be: An excellent communicator A good people person Passionate about local council frontline services Organised and diligent Possess excellent presentational and written skills Able to work to deadlines within a team environment and individually This is an exciting opportunity to join a non-profit ethical organisation that is passionate about excellence in local council frontline services. The role holder will coordinate and manage member engagement, providing advice, research, and networking opportunities. They will disseminate research, share best practices, and undertake special projects and initiatives for the benefit of APSE members. The team of Principal Advisors share a portfolio of services, and the successful postholder must be willing to work across different portfolios as may be required from time to time. The role will include the dissemination of research findings and promoting core policy messages. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and charismatic champion for APSE and will be able to demonstrate a commitment to frontline public services as well as the ability to network with colleagues and local government peers. The ability to present information clearly, orally and in writing, is also essential. All applicants should be educated to graduate level or have equivalent experience or skills. The role holder will receive an excellent package of benefits including: 26 days holidays, plus Bank Holidays, plus 5 additional days after 5 years of continuous service Flexible working hours Car parking Excellent training opportunities Able to apply to join the Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme Modern office facilities with onsite virtual gym Occasional home working The ideal role holder will have experience of working within a busy environment, communicating with people at all levels. They will receive excellent training opportunities and join an Investors in People Gold Employer. About APSE The Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) is owned by its members and, working on their behalf, maintains and develops a network of local government officers, managers, and councillors from local authorities across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. For an informal chat about the role, please contact Mo Baines, Chief Executive, by email to Olivia Giles at

ogiles@apse.org.uk

to arrange a call. Closing date: 5.00 PM Tuesday 4 February 2025 Anticipated Interview Date: Wednesday 12 February 2025 Application pack: Application form Person Specification Job Description

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