YS7678- Policy Officer Expression of Interest to cover Maternity Leave Location Wakefield Role Profile Attachment Job Advert THIS VACANCY IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR INTERAL POLICE STAFF AND POLICE OFFICERS WHO ARE DUE TO RETIRE AND ARE ABLE TO RETURN ON 24TH AUGUST 2026 Please note: Police Officer must have handed in their notice before the closing date of this vacancy to be eligible to apply. Job Role: Policy Officer Department: Corporate Services Location: Wakefield Contract: Fixed Term Hours: 37 The Strategy Team in Corporate Services are accepting expressions of interest for the Force Policy Officer role to cover maternity leave from 24th August 2026 to October 2027. The role is a Police Staff SO2 and is open to staff who have the support of their SLT and an agreement to release to start the role on 24th August 2026 for a period of training with the current Policy Officer. The post is also open to staff or officers due to retire and able to return on 24th August. This is a standalone post with responsibility for coordinating the development and management of all Force policies. This includes management of the Force Policy Database and ensuring that a comprehensive auditable record of all policy changes is maintained for corporate memory. The successful candidate will work well without close supervision and be able to plan and prioritise their workloads. They will need to work with stakeholders Forcewide and ensure Policy reviews are completed in a timely manner. A current awareness of developments in the policing landscape, including national guidance and legislation and the ability to identify items that will impact Force Policy is required. This role will particularly suit someone who has had involvement in the creation of Policy and has good IT skills. For further details about the role, please contact Lucy Ingham for an informal discussion. Application Requirements Your Expression of Interest (maximum 500 words) should clearly outline your motivation for applying and provide evidence of your suitability for the role. All applicants must hold a valid PDR, meeting the required standard and comply with the Attendance Standard as of the closing date. Please include your District or Department Director's observations to support your application. This vacancy will close on 7th June 2026 at 23:55 hours. West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last three years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard. For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required, please refer to the (this link may be copied and pasted into your browser). This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form. Please note: the Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed. Shift Allowance No Shift Allowance