Regional Policy Officer

Salary

Scale PO1-4, SCP 27-30, £38,220 - £40,777 per annum

Package

37 hours per week, fixed term until March 2028

Job category/type

Council

Post Ref: CC890 Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.

Our vision is for Calderdale to be an enterprising place, full of opportunity. We are looking for someone to join us in helping realise this ambition. Working within our Regeneration and Strategy directorate you will play a key role shaping and influencing Calderdale’s economic future.

About the role

You’ll play a central role in ensuring Calderdale makes the most of regional opportunities—particularly through the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) and the evolving devolution agenda. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading regional policy coordination, ensuring Calderdale is well positioned within regional programmes
• Translating national and regional policy into local action, identifying and securing funding opportunities
• Horizon scanning and programme development to keep Calderdale ahead of emerging agendas
• Supporting fund management and oversight, including Gainshare and the transition to Integrated Settlement
• Building strong partnerships to ensure Calderdale’s priorities are championed regionally

Devolution is reshaping how decisions are made—and you’ll help ensure the borough punches above its weight. For the right candidate it’s a great opportunity to diversify your expertise.

We’re looking for someone who is

• Experienced in programme and policy work, ideally within economic development or regeneration
• Able to interpret complex policy and turn it into practical briefings
• A strong communicator and collaborator, comfortable working across organisations and sectors
• Analytical and forward-thinking, with the ability to spot opportunities early
• Proactive, curious and solutions-focused, with the energy to drive work forward

Most importantly, you’ll care about making a difference—and thrive in a team that does too.

Closing Date: Monday 10th August 2026 Interview Date: Thursday 27th August 2026 This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year (unless exceptions apply) and meet the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying. We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/ we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel. As part of our fair recruitment process, we ask that all applications are written by the candidate and that Artificial Intelligence (AI) use is limited, unless assistance is required as a reasonable adjustment for a disability. Content should be truthful, accurate, evidence based and not embellished – see guidance . For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub .