Policy Officer

Posting date:	19 September 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	Competitive
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	19 October 2025
Location:	Wigan, WN1 1YN
Company:	inploi
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	75743718

Summary

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Wigan Town Hall

Library Street

Wigan

WN1 1YN

Salary: Grade 5, £26,824 - £29,540 per annum. £13.90 - £15.31 per hour

37 hours per week

Fixed Term for 2 Years

We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!

Your role:

As a Policy Officer, you’ll be part of a team that’s helping to shape a fairer, more connected borough. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at who wants to make a real difference. You’ll join a fast-paced, innovative and proactive policy function that informs decision-making and drives forward the Progress with Unity missions and 6 ways of working in Wigan Borough.

This varied and rewarding role would particularly suit a recent graduate who is eager to develop their skills and gain hands-on experience in policy and strategy. You’ll contribute to the development of council policy, support the delivery of community engagement and equality projects, and work across services and partnerships to help us achieve our shared ambitions.

About you:

On an ongoing basis you will:

• Develop Insightful Policy: Draft accessible, evidence-based reports and briefings that inform senior leaders and elected members, ensuring alignment with our strategic direction.
• Scan the Horizon: Monitor national developments to identify emerging trends, risks, and opportunities that matter to Wigan Borough.
• Translate Policy into Practice: Analyse local, regional, and national policy shifts and assess their impact on our work, helping shape responses that are timely and effective.
• Champion Inclusion: Support the development of policies and actions that promote equality and community belonging, contributing to a fairer borough for all.
• Enable Collaboration: Assist in coordinating engagement activities with residents, partners, and stakeholders, ensuring diverse voices are heard. Including administration of our engagement portal.
• Support Strategic Delivery: Contribute to the implementation of council strategies and help measure their impact.
• Strengthen Networks: Support the council’s role in regional and national forums, including GMCA, through research, coordination, and policy development.
• Promote Learning and Innovation: Assist in research projects that bring fresh thinking to local challenges and help share learning across teams and partners.
• Live Our Values: Embody the Be Wigan behaviours in everything you do.
• Visits and events: Support the organisation and hosting of visits and events
• Maintaining and maximising partnerships: Support strong, collaborative relationships with partners to deliver shared priorities and improve outcomes for people and place.
• Undertake additional duties appropriate with the level of the post.

About us:

Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

You’ll be part of a supportive team that values learning and collaboration, offering opportunities to grow your expertise and build a strong foundation for a career in public service. While it’s not essential, having a strong connection to Wigan Borough, such as living locally, would be a real advantage in understanding and shaping our community priorities.

Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.

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For any more information please contact Stefanie McDonald, Policy and Strategy Manager, 07770938921 or Stefanie.mcdonald@wigan.gov.uk

Interview dates:

Priority Candidates:16th October 2025

All other Candidates:24th October 2025

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