Policy & Impact Lead - Cardiff, United Kingdom - Cardiff Council

Cardiff Council

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Cardiff, United Kingdom

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About The Service

As a long-term endeavour, the Cardiff Capital Region is built on a functional economic geography, covering the ten Local Authorities of South-East Wales, that is constantly adapting to tackle the big industrial, public policy and societal challenges of the day.

The evolution of the region from a single programme-City Deal, to a multi-partner, multi-programme corporate legal entity (Corporate Joint Committee), offers significant opportunities for a new, more effective and ambitious type of regional public investment.

About the job

The role of Policy & Impact Lead will be accountable for the analysis of external policy and best practice, relating to economic wellbeing, inclusivity and sustainability, and will ensure it is implemented in CCR strategy, operations and delivery, as appropriate.

They will develop, embed and iteratively improve frameworks for monitoring and evaluating CCR impact, in line with funder expectation, where relevant.

They will ensure democratic accountability, working collaboratively across the public sector, private sector and civil society, in alignment with CCR objectives.

This vacancy incorporates some remote working, but it is preferable to be located within the Cardiff Capital Region.

What We Are Looking For From You

You will lead the analysis of relevant policy and best practice; understanding how it aligns with CCR strategy and objectives; and ensuring it is implemented, as relevant.

You will lead horizon scanning of regional policy and best practices, nationally and internationally, in the key domains of economic wellbeing, inclusivity and sustainability.

You will lead the development and iteration of frameworks to be implemented in CCR, ensuring that appropriate methodologies are in place for monitoring and evaluation of CCR at a regional and intervention level.

The post-holder will develop regional, national and international networks in policy and impact, understanding, communicating and implementing, as appropriate, best-in-class approaches.

Additional information
This post is temporary until 31st March 2025.

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