# Council & Governance Policy & Research Manager

**Company**: Co-op
**Location**: Manchester, Lancashire
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: £56,000 - £60,000
**Category**: Policy & Public Affairs

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## Description

We are seeking a Council & Governance Policy & Research Manager to join our team in Manchester city centre. You will provide evidence-based policy and research support across a broad range of topics, empowering our Council and its Committees to deliver their policy priorities.

**Job Description:**

The successful candidate will support and co-ordinate the development and delivery of Council's policy and research priorities. They will produce written and oral briefings, reports, presentations, and materials for Council, Committees, Sub Committees, Co-op Board, internal Co-op colleagues, and external bodies.

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Support and co-ordinate the development and delivery of Council's policy and research priorities

- Produce written and oral briefings, reports, presentations, and materials for various stakeholders

- Use a broad range of policy and research methodology to provide relevant information to the National Members' Council

- Prepare reports, briefings, and presentations on complex issues in a way that is tailored to the audience

- Attend meetings and other events to support attendees in deepening their knowledge

- Promote Co-op and the work of National Members' Council and its contribution externally

**Requirements:**

- A background in policy and research within a large complex matrix organisation

- Experience of working with elected representatives within a governance setting

- Significant experience of creating clear and engaging reports, briefs, and materials

- The ability to prepare and present information and advice in a clear and accessible way for all audiences

- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills up to senior level

**Benefits:**

- An annual bonus based on personal and business performance

- 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays

- A pension with up to 10% employer contributions

- Private healthcare

- Access to a subsidised onsite gym

- 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands

- Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it

- Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition, and fitness advice

- 24/7 colleague support service

- Training and support for your development and career progression

- Cycle-to-work scheme

## Skills

### Required
- policy
- research
- governance
- communication
- relationship-building

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