Graduate - Policy and Intelligence

Employer: Knowsley Council
Salary: £31,067 - £32,654 per annum
Location: Hybrid Working, Huyton Municipal, Municipal Buildings, Archway Road, Huyton, Knowsley, L36 9UX
Contract: Temporary
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 36 hours per week. Consideration will be given for part time working.
DBS Check: No
Closing Date: 17/08/2025 at 23:55
Reference: CVP 0413

Fixed Term for 2 years

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.

We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.

Come join us and be part of our success.

Are you passionate about shaping public services and improving outcomes for local communities? Join our dynamic Policy and Performance service and play a key role in informing decisions that make a real difference to communities in Knowsley.

As a Graduate in the Policy and Performance service, you will work across two of our teams:

you’ll be given opportunities to gain hands on experiences in analysing data and evidence working with Intelligence Officers
You’ll also be given the chance to support strategy development, and contribute to high-profile projects across the council
You’ll work closely with senior officers and partners, helping us respond to complex challenges with insight-led, innovative solutions.

At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

See the benefits of working for Knowsley MBC https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.

At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:

Gemma Melia, gemma.melia@knowsley.gov.uk

If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.

Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.

How to apply

Please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification and should be a maximum of 1-2 pages.

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You will also be required to input your name and email address and will be invited to complete an equal opportunities questionnaire.

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