Policy Officer (Procurement and Sustainability) | 8491 | Permanent Contract | 37 hours per week | £30,559 to £32,654 per annum (Scale G) | County Hall, Norwich
Join Norfolk County Council’s Procurement and Sustainability team and play a key role in advancing the Council’s ambitions on climate change, social value, and commercial capability.
This dynamic role supports the delivery of strategic policies through smarter procurement practices across £900 million of annual spending — from school construction to social care. You’ll support our work coordinating the Climate Strategy and help embed wider policy priorities in our contracts such as skills development, local economic growth, and minimising modern slavery risks.
Ideal candidates will enjoy a varied workload encompassing research, stakeholder engagement, policy writing, and supporting procurement exercises. The role provides valuable experience across public policy and commercial operations, perfect for those considering careers in procurement, supply chain management, law, climate change, economic development, or government policy.
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Jonathan Franklin
1. A for Fire Service and Social Care Workers Relocation expenses (where applicable) An advance of your expenses if you travel for work Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility) A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job
We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.
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Redeployment closing date: 8 July 2025 23:59
All other applicants closing date: 29 July 2025 23:59