Job Description

About us

Salford is an innovative and well-connected global city. One of many strengths and significant opportunities to grow and thrive. With one of the fastest growing populations in the North of England, the city is well placed to exploit future growth opportunities and continue to deliver significant economic, social and environmental benefits for local people.

To do this, we need to ensure we successfully engage and influence government and other key stakeholders to make the case for Salford and positively influence the national policy landscape. An effective and compelling approach to public affairs is key to this mission; ensuring Salford can capitalise on its unique strengths and make the most of our already extensive national and regional reach and influence.

About the Role

The Principal Policy Officer (Government Relations) is a new role that will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to increase Salford’s national and regional influence, build and manage stakeholder relationships including with central government, and improve the council’s ability to attract external funding. This role requires strong communication skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to navigate complex political and policy environments.

About you

We are looking for someone with proven experience working in government relations or a public policy environment, with a successful track record of engaging a wide range of stakeholders including MPs, civil servants and elected members.

You will have a strong passion for politics and a sound knowledge of the national political landscape, government priorities, and parliamentary processes.

The role requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interpret and communicate complex information. An appropriate degree or professional qualification is desirable but not essential. The role will also involve travel to London as required.

If you have queries about the role, contact Jonathon Stancombe (Manager of Policy & Partnerships) at Jonathon.Stancombe@salford.gov.uk.

What we offer

We will not be accepting candidates who require a sponsorship for this position.

As an authority we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents, and as an employer we are passionate about helping individuals to thrive in their work. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and are proud of our professional accreditations which champion this.

We have a Continuous Service commitment which allows new employees to keep their service related benefits when moving between a whole host of public sector organisations within Greater Manchester.

We also have a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel.

For more information on our city, benefits, and application process, please visit our Salford pages.

Equal Opportunities

Please note that our core data protection obligations and commitments are set out in the council’s primary Recruitment and Employment Privacy Notice which can be found at https://www.salford.gov.uk/gdpr.