ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

To be shortlisted for interview your CV and support statement will show:

• You have extensive experience in a consultation, research or analyst role
• You have knowledge of and are up to date with developments and trends in Local Government and the consultation industry, the legislative framework for consultation and engagement, and best practice principles around this
• You are up to date with the latest technology and can demonstrate outstanding data analysis skills
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a high level of attention to detail
• You have experience of successfully delivering a high standard of projects to multiple, competing deadlines
• You have experience of dealing with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• You have an understanding of the need to consider accessibility, information security and privacy requirements in all aspects of your work

Closing Date: 27th April 2025
Shortlisting Date: W/C 28th April 2025
Interview Dates: 7th & 8th May 2025
We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.
We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan

We are looking for an experienced and creative consultation or engagement professional, who can turn complex data into valuable insight and intelligence for decision-makers. You’ll need to be customer-focused with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. The ability to work well under pressure, prioritise a varied workload, and operate effectively as part of a team are also essential skills for this role.

The role comprises the following main elements:

• Analysing consultation data and writing feedback reports for internal and public use
• Using the Council’s consultation software to build and manage consultation activity across both councils
• Making use of technology such as mapping tools, embedded media and analytics to ensure we are creating engaging consultations and using the results to inform decision-making
• Providing advice and guidance to colleagues at all levels on consultation and engagement