Chief policy officer Work, Jobs in Bristol, Bst (with Salaries)

Operations Support Co-Ordinator
Planning Inspectorate —Bristol
- £30,735 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Chief Operating Officer
Planning Inspectorate —Bristol
- £94,694 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Flexible schedule
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Health Safety and Wellbeing Lead
Planning Inspectorate —Bristol
- £59,644 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Counselling and Wellbeing Groups Lead
Wiltshire Mind —Trowbridge
- £18 an hour
- Part-time
- Research
- Continuous improvement
- Recruiting
- Sick pay
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Senior Information & Business Support Officer
Care & Repair Cardiff and the Vale —Cardiff
- £32,080 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- Team management
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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2d
Head of Applications
Welsh Water —Cardiff
- £115,000 a year
- No degree
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
13d
Associate Data Governance Manager
Office for National Statistics —Newport
- £34,587 - £39,106 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
10d
Application Operations Engineer
HM Revenue and Customs —Bristol
- £37,682 - £40,705 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Google Suite
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Work from home
2d
Management Accountant
Boomsatsuma Education —Bristol
- £48,000 - £55,000 a year
- Part-time
- Management
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
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Principal AI Sales Specialist - UK Central Government & Transport, UK Public Sector
AWS EMEA SARL (UK Branch) —Bristol
- Full-time
- AWS
- AI
Assistant Accountant
Bath College —Radstock
- £33,140 - £35,884 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Accounting
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Tax Manager
NAVANTIA UK —Bristol
- Full-time
- Spanish
- English
- Master's degree
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Operations Support Co-Ordinator

Planning Inspectorate -
Bristol

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Job details

Permanent | Part-time | Full-time
£30,735 a year

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Transport links
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Contract management
Stakeholder liaison
Quality assurance
Presentation skills
Continuous improvement
Organisational skills
Contracts
Communication skills
Contract administration

Full job description

Details

Reference number

472681

Salary

£30,735

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

GBP

Job grade

Executive Officer

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

PINS - Operations - Delivery Productivity and Workforce

Type of role

Administration / Corporate Support
Operational Delivery

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Part-time, Compressed hours

Number of jobs available

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Location

Bristol, South West England, BS1 6PN

About the job

Job summary

As Operations Support Co-ordinator, you will play a key role in supporting the effective management, performance and continuous improvement of the PADS (Planning, Appeals and Decisions Service) contract. Working with colleagues across the Planning Inspectorate and external stakeholders, you will help ensure processes, systems and resources are managed efficiently, contributing to the delivery of high quality services and organisational objectives.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong working relationships, improving ways of working and coordinating a wide range of activities in a fast paced environment. As Operations Support Co-ordinator, you will have the opportunity to influence service delivery, support business change and make a tangible impact on the successful operation of a nationally important service.

The Planning Inspectorate has a long and proud history in ensuring a fair planning system for England. The work we do has a significant impact on peoples lives, the communities where they live and the economy.

We want our colleagues to be able to work more flexibly and more collaboratively, exploring new and innovative ways to improve the way we provide services.

For further information on the Planning Inspectorate, please visit our careers page at Civil Service Careers

Be part of the Operational Delivery Profession (ODP)

This role is part of the Operational Delivery Profession the largest profession in the Civil Service, with over 290,000 members. ODP professionals are the public face of government, delivering essential services to millions of people every day. As a member of this profession, youll have access to a wide range of development opportunities, a supportive community, and a clear framework to grow your career.

To learn more about the Operational Delivery Profession, visit ODP Civil Service Careers Page

Job description

You will support the effective management and delivery of the PADS contract by coordinating key administrative, financial and operational activities. This will include maintaining systems and processes, supporting resource allocation, managing quality assurance activities, processing invoices and producing performance and utilisation data. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to resolve queries, support business change and ensure contract management activities are delivered accurately and efficiently.

You will play an important role in building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing advice and support to colleagues, and contributing to continuous improvement across the service. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, supporting budget and performance monitoring, and ensuring data and information are managed in line with organisational policies and procedures while contributing to the successful delivery of team and organisational objectives.

This role is known internally as PADS Contract Management Co-Ordinator.

Salary

New entrants to the Civil Service are expected to start on the minimum of the pay band. Internal rules apply to existing Civil Servants, i.e. level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive 10% increase. Either case is determined by whichever is the highest.

This role is being advertised at EO Grade which has a salary of £30,735.

Working hours:

Standard working week is 37 hours, part time at 30 hours or above. Flexible working hours policy available.

Office Attendance

This role is contractually based at our office in Bristol, 10-minute walk from Temple Meads train station. We recognise and value the mutual benefits of hybrid working and have a flexible approach to in person attendance, which can vary dependent on the requirements of individual business units - the details of which can be discussed with candidates if invited to attend an interview. Excitingly, we're relocating to a brand-new office in December, while maintaining excellent transport links with Bristol Temple Meads station just a 10 minute walk away.

Person specification

We will assess your application against the Essential Criteria listed:

Essential Criteria

Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders to meet contractual requirements and support changes.
Proven capability to organise, prioritise and coordinate individual and team workloads, balancing competing priorities and adapting to changing business needs.
Effective communication skills, with experience of communicating clearly and concisely with colleagues and external stakeholders at all levels.
Proficient in Excel, with the numerical aptitude and understanding of financial processes, ie invoice processing and a strong attention to detail.

For guidance on how to structure your application please visit: About the application process , Civil Service Careers

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Communicating and Influencing
Managing a Quality Service
Delivering at Pace

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

Communicating and Influencing

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £30,735, Planning Inspectorate contributes £8,903 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides .

Flexible working options, including flexi-time, part-time, compressed hours and home working if suitable for the role.
A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity.
25 days annual leave increasing by 1 day per year up to 30 days after 5 years, plus 1 privilege day to mark the Kings birthday. In addition to the normal bank holidays.
Generous family friendly policies.
Fast and modern IT kit which utilises Windows 11 and Microsoft 365, enabling seamless working from home and collaboration across teams.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

Application

Complete the online application form on Civil Service Jobs which requires the following information:

A CV: The CV section lets you share your job history. List your jobs, how long you worked at each, and briefly describe your roles and duties. Make sure to show how your experience matches the essential criteria of the job you're applying for. Type or paste this information into the 'Employment History' box in the online application. You can't attach your CV.
A Personal Statement (1000 words max): The personal statement lets you explain why you're a good fit for the job in more detail. Use it to show how you meet the essential criteria listed in our advert and connect your answers to the Success Profile elements we're looking for
A Statement against the Lead Sift Criteria (250 words max): This statement should give evidence against the Lead Sift Criteria listed below.

If there are many applications, we might use a lead sift. This means we'll first check if you meet the key requirement listed below. If you don't, we won't review the rest of your application.

Well developed organisational skills, including being self driven, coordinating others, and managing competing priorities while adapting to changing demands.

All shortlisted candidates will be advised of the outcome shortly afterwards.

Interview

If you are shortlisted, you will:

Be asked to attend an interview to have a more in-depth discussion about your experience and suitability for the role
Interviews will be a blend of behaviour and experience questions

Candidates who pass the shortlist stage will receive full assessment details with their interview invitations.

Other Information

Shortlist Date: 24th 27th August 2026

Interview Date: W/C 7th September 2026

Interviews will be held remotely using MS Teams. The interview will not be recorded or retained, other than usual interview protocol and in line with Civil Service Jobs privacy notice.

Reserve list

A reserve list may be held for a period of 9 months from which further appointments can be made.

Future Matches

Candidates who demonstrate strong potential and future readiness but score just below the required level at interview may be considered for alternative positions. These roles may be at a lower grade but align with their skills and offer opportunities for growth.

We encourage all candidates to make themselves familiar with the role and what we will be assessing you against which is detailed in the Person Specification.

ID and Documents

If the job needs specific qualifications or memberships and you get the job, you'll need to send scanned or photographed images of them before you start.

We must check that any successful candidates are allowed to work for the Civil Service before we employ them. If successful, you will be asked to do a right to work check using identity document validation technology (IDVT) through the services of an Identity Service Provider (IDSP), Civil Service Jobs. If we are unable to confirm your right to work and through the IDVT we will need to do a manual right to work check using original documents with you in person.

Visa Sponsorship

The Planning Inspectorate cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates, we do not hold a Visa sponsorship licence.

Disability Confident Interview scheme/Reasonable Adjustments

The Civil Service values diversity and offers equal opportunities. We have a Disability Confident Interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the job's minimum criteria. We will also provide reasonable adjustments to all where possible. For more information please see Reasonable Adjustments , Civil Service Careers.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

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This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.

The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

Name : Nic Radford
Email : [email protected]

Recruitment team

Email : [email protected]

Further information

If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact in the first instance: The Vacancy Manager via the Recruitment Team ([email protected]).
If you are not satisfied with the response, you receive you should then contact, Chief People Officer, via the Recruitment Team ([email protected]).
If you are still not satisfied with the response you receive from the Planning Inspectorate, you can contact the Office of the Civil Service Commission. https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-complaints/

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