Policy Advisor, Visitor Levy Job at Local Government Association (Darlington)

Job Description

We are seeking a secondee from a Mayoral Strategic Authority to support the design and implementation of new powers for Mayors to introduce a visitor levy in their area. You will join a small, supportive and inclusive branch within the Business Rates and Devolved Taxes team, with colleagues based in both Darlington and London. The policy is jointly owned by HMT and MHCLG and we work closely together in a virtual team.

Job Responsibility

Understand the outcomes of the consultation and use this to inform recommendations on the design of visitor levy powers
Support the team to develop the detailed framework for the levy powers
Work with MHCLG, other government departments, MSAs and constituent local authorities to shape practical proposals for local administration, collection and enforcement of the levy
Help identify and address operational, data, systems and accountability issues from a local government perspective
Work with MHCLG and HMT colleagues to help coordinate the project, ensuring policy decisions are taken through the right governance routes and on time
Support the preparation of high quality ministerial advice and contribute to the development of legal instructions, ensuring they reflect agreed policy and are sequenced in a logical and deliverable order
Supporting ministers through the passage of legislation

Requirements

Strong analytical and judgement skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information, weigh trade offs and make clear, evidence based recommendations
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of partners (elected members, officials, industry, and delivery bodies)
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise, manage competing deadlines and respond to short term pressures while maintaining progress on longer term objectives
Clear and concise written and oral communication skills, including drafting for senior audiences

Nice to have

Experience of revenue raising processes in local government (e.g. council tax, business rates, fees and charges, or local levies)
Understanding of Mayoral / Strategic Authority budget, assurance and governance frameworks (e.g. spending priorities, ringfenced funds, scrutiny and audit)

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