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 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. To disseminate research, share best practice 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 from time to time 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 and will be able to demonstrate a commitment to front line 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 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 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

Application pack:

Application form

Person Specification

Job Description