Job Title: County Liaison Officer Salary: £35,887 - £42,294 per annum 35 Hours per Week Location: County Hall Campus Vacancies: 2no. Permanent The Role: We have two exciting opportunities in our Highways & Transport Liaison team within Worcestershire. We are looking for passionate, enthusiastic Liaison Officers who will act as ambassadors for Worcestershire County Council and who will be the primary contact for all Local Member enquiries. Working closely with Members, they will offer guidance and support on all matters in our Economy & Infrastructure Directorate and will be the 'go to' officers. Good communication is essential for these roles, together with the ability to lead and motivate, whilst always adopting a politically neutral stance. The post is varied and diverse, with no two days being the same. If you thrive on new challenges, have a ‘can-do’ attitude and are an excellent communicator, then this may be just the role for you. Liaison Officers will ensure that Worcestershire County Council's priorities and aspirations are at the heart of what they do and are managed appropriately in accordance with policies and procedures. A key element of the role is responsibility for safeguarding the political and public reputation of the County Council. For more information regarding the role or an informal chat, please contact Rachael Benson, Head of Highways & Transport Liaison at rbensonworcestershire.gov.uk or 01905 843070. We have one of the fastest growing economies in the country and it’s something we are incredibly proud of. Our investment into infrastructure is greater now than at any stage in the last 30 years as we strive to ensure Worcestershire is a fantastic place to live, work, travel through and do business in. The Economy & Infrastructure Directorate lives and breathes the County Council’s key priority of Worcestershire being ‘Open for Business’. We promote economic growth by reducing journey times, improving connectivity and increasing employment opportunities throughout the county. We wouldn’t be able to do any of that without our dedicated staff. Our teams are made up of talented individuals including engineers, planners, surveyors, project managers and civil engineering professionals with a wide variety of skills and qualifications to support the delivery of our corporate priorities. The role may, on occasions, involve working out-of-hours for which you will be paid and you’ll be part of making a difference for the people of Worcestershire by supporting major incidents such as severe weather events. Benefits: You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage Why work for us? | Worcestershire County Council, so do take a look Some of these offers include: Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government. Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation. Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible. Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents. How to Apply: Please find the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Please write your submission with consideration for the essential and desirable criteria on the Person Specification. This should include examples why you should be considered; the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post. Application Closing Date: Sunday 8 th December 2024 Anticipated Interview Date: w/c 13 th January 2025 Attached documents Job Description.pdf Person Specification.pdf