Strategy & Policy Officer Salary: £44,075 - £48,227 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week,
Salary: £44,075 - £48,227 per annum
Grade: L
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
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.
This is an exciting time to join the Combined Authority, as the organisation begins to explore Established status and deeper devolution. You would be joining a growing team that is setting the strategic priorities for the Economy Directorate and responsible for strong collaboration internally, across various government departments and externally with a range of key partners (including two Local Authorities).
Within the role, you will be responsible for supporting the production of key strategies, plans and policies such as the Local Growth Plan and Spatial Development Strategy and manage the alignment of these to the Mayor's vision. You will support in the translation of strategic documents into tangible delivery and explore mechanisms to enable this, such as national policy and further devolution, and various funding levers, such as the Mayoral Investment Fund. Strong partnership working will be critical to the role and you will ensure all activity is developed through collaboration and that an evidence led approach is taken. You will also have the opportunity to lead on specific projects, research and policies.
What you will bring
You will be joining a new and developing organisation at an exciting time. The benefits of working for us include:
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 Kate McHugh, kate.mchugh@yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk for an informal conversation.
Key Dates:
Closing date: Midnight 15th June
Interview date: Friday 26th June
Key Documents:
Job Description
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.
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Strategy & Policy Officer
Salary: £44,075 - £48,227 per annum
Grade: L
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
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.
This is an exciting time to join the Combined Authority, as the organisation begins to explore Established status and deeper devolution. You would be joining a growing team that is setting the strategic priorities for the Economy Directorate and responsible for strong collaboration internally, across various government departments and externally with a range of key partners (including two Local Authorities).
Within the role, you will be responsible for supporting the production of key strategies, plans and policies such as the Local Growth Plan and Spatial Development Strategy and manage the alignment of these to the Mayors vision. You will support in the translation of strategic documents into tangible delivery and explore mechanisms to enable this, such as national policy and further devolution, and various funding levers, such as the Mayoral Investment Fund. Strong partnership working will be critical to the role and you will ensure all activity is developed through collaboration and that an evidence led approach is taken. You will also have the opportunity to lead on specific projects, research and policies.
What you will bring
You will be joining a new and developing organisation at an exciting time. The benefits of working for us include:
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 Kate McHugh, kate.mchugh@yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk for an informal conversation.
Key Dates:
Closing date: Midnight 15th June
Interview date: Friday 26th June
Key Documents:
Job Description
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.
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Strategy & Policy Officer
Salary: £44,075 - £48,227 per annum
Posted: 12/05/2026
Closing date: 15/06/2026
Closing time: 23:59
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