Strategy and Policy Officer - #194307

Salary: £44,075 - £48,227 per annum

Grade: L

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Location: York, North Yorkshire

The Organisation

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority was established as a new organisation in early 2024. It is a public sector employer with access to powers and funding to unlock transport and housing improvements, boost skills provision and help the economy transition to net zero for York and North Yorkshire. The Mayor also holds responsibilities in relation to Policing, Fire and Crime. Making the most of the combined strengths of the city region and rural powerhouse, the Combined Authority is a long-term commitment to shaping a brighter future for generations to come. By working for us you will play a part in making positive changes, unlocking investment, supporting business and communities to thrive and creating new and better opportunities for people that live and work here.

The Opportunity

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is seeking to appoint a Strategy and Policy Officer to support our Skills, Education and Employment team in the development and preparation of key strategies, policies and plans, as well as programme implementation.

The Skills, Education and Employment teamwork in partnership with Local Authorities, Government Departments and other key Skills, Education and Employment stakeholders to ensure the Combined Authority has a strong and robust strategic and evidence led approach to skills, education and employment investment that addresses the challenges and ambitions of our growing economy

What you will bring

• Good understanding and knowledge of skills, education and employment strategies, policies and investment plans

• Good understanding and knowledge of skills, education, employment and economic data, research and analysis

• Experience of strategy and policy development in a complex multi-stakeholder environment

• Experience of working in collaboration with a range of stakeholders in both the public, private and VCSE sector

• Knowledge of programme and project management

• Good communication skills

You will be joining a new and developing organisation at an exciting time. The benefits of working for us include:

• Generous leave entitlement, starting at 28 days plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rota for part time staff)

• Flexible working practices, including working from other locations and from home

• Local government pension scheme

• Commitment to staff development and continuous learning

To find out more about our organisation please visit; https://yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk

Contact and Apply

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Vicky Wright [email protected] for an informal conversation.

Applying is easy, simply register your details, tell us how you meet our criteria in the supporting evidence section, remove your personal details from your CV and upload.

Key Dates:

Closing date: 24th July 2026

Interview date: 10th & 11th August 2026

Key Documents:

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