Principal Advisor

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Full time
Association for Public Service Excellence (Located in APSE’s Manchester office)

Starting salary £44,711

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: 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. This includes disseminating research, sharing best practices, and undertaking 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 required. The role will include dissemination of research findings and promoting core policy messages. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and charismatic champion for APSE, demonstrating a commitment to frontline public services and 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 continuous service Car parking 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 on ogiles@apse.org.uk to arrange a call. Closing date: 5.00 PM Tuesday 4 February 2025 Anticipated Interview Date: Wednesday 12 February 2025 APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) is a not-for-profit unincorporated association working with over 300 councils throughout the UK. Promoting excellence in public services, APSE is the foremost specialist in local authority frontline services, hosting a network for frontline service providers in areas such as waste and refuse collection, parks and environmental services, cemeteries and crematorium, environmental health, leisure, school meals, cleaning, housing, and building maintenance.

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