Lead Policy Officer (Green Economy)
£46,889 per annum – Grade 8
Leeds / Hybrid Full time / Permanent - 37 hours per week
Closing date – 4 May at 23:55
Please note that the Combined Authority will consider requests for part-time working and/or job share.
We are looking for a Lead Policy Officer to join our Green Economy team within the wider Business, Innovation and Inclusive Economy directorate.
The team plays a key role in building a thriving, globally recognised business and innovation ecosystem in West Yorkshire, working across the public and private sectors to help businesses grow, innovate and become fair employers. Through system leadership, policy development and strong partnerships, the team drives progress across areas such as innovation, exports, business investment and inward investment.
As part of the Green Economy sector, as Lead Policy Officer you will lead the development and delivery of economic policies and initiatives that support sustainable growth. You will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders to shape policy proposals, assess strategic options and coordinate major projects linked to the Green Economy Cluster Action Plan. The role also offers opportunities to contribute to wider green economy priorities, including supporting the implementation of the Clean, Secure, Resilient: Driving Sustainable Business Growth Plan.
Our Offer
• Work your way – From flexible and agile working options, including a generous flexi-time scheme to help you balance your personal life and career.
• Time to recharge – Enjoy 28 days of annual leave (with increases based on length of service), plus all Bank Holidays.
• Free greener travel across West Yorkshire – Cover your commute sustainably with unlimited free bus and rail travel using the MCard (Zones 1–5).
• Secure your future – Benefit from a highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Investing in you – Take advantage of fully funded professional development, regular training, and up to 3 paid volunteering days per year.
• Grow with us – Incremental salary progression for most roles and annual cost of living increases.
• Family first – We offer enhanced parental and bereavement leave, plus other family-friendly policies to support you when it matters most.
• Your wellbeing, our priority – Access 24/7 free confidential counselling services and the Headspace app for you and up to 5 family or friends.
• Modern workspace in a prime location – Work in bright, contemporary offices just a 2-minute walk from Leeds Train Station, fully equipped with the latest tech.
The Role
Reporting into the Inclusive Economy Manager (Green Economy), your key responsibilities will include:
• Lead the development of economic policies and initiatives to support the delivery of the Green Economy Cluster Action Plan including developing policy proposals, appraising strategy options and co-ordinating of projects and initiatives.
• Collaborate with a range of external and internal stakeholders, including businesses, to develop and deliver innovative policy solutions that establish a high-performing, inclusive Green Economy cluster that contributes to regional prosperity and national net zero targets.
• Proactively develop and maintain productive and effective relationships with a range of partners, locally and nationally.
Please review the Role Profile for more information about the responsibilities.
About You
You will have the following key skills, attributes, education and experience:
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team and excellent ability to use various sources of evidence and data to reach conclusions.
• Strong partnership development skills and experience, honed through interactions with multiple organisations and stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience of successful policy and strategy development in economic related fields.
• Proven experience of confidently and professionally conveying information both written and oral in a clear, concise and persuasive style.
• Excellent project management skills.
To Apply
If this sounds like your next role, please complete the application form and tell us within the supporting statement why you would be a great fit for our role and how your skills, knowledge and experience align with the requirements within the Role Profile. Please visit our Advice for Candidates webpage and review the guidance on this page for support in completing your application form.
Further Information
The Combined Authority is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy or
maternity, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro divergent. To find out more about inclusivity at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority please visit our dedicated webpage.
Under the Disability Confident Scheme, applicants with a disability are guaranteed an interview, subject to the minimum criteria being met