Policy Advisor

North East Combined Authority; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 36.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

North East Combined Authority is seeking a Policy Advisor to support the Skills Policy, Strategy and Insights Service. The role translates strategic priorities into robust evidence and practical recommendations for the Mayoral Strategic Authority, coordinating across organisations and supporting governance and reporting.

You will gather and synthesize data on post-16 skills, craft concise briefings for senior audiences, and collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality policy and

Qualifikationen

• Experience in political, governmental or public sector policy development.
• Ability to gather, analyse and synthesise complex evidence for clear insights.
• Knowledge of post-16 skills including vocational pathways and lifelong learning.
• Excellent communicator who can produce concise briefings for senior audiences.

Aufgaben

• Provide policy, analytical, project and coordination support to the Principal Policy Lead and team.
• Translate strategic priorities into analysis, insight and deliverable actions.
• Coordinate information and align partners around shared objectives across teams and organisations.
• Support governance, reporting and travel within the region as required.

Kenntnisse

Policy analysis

Public sector experience

Stakeholder engagement

Data synthesis

Post-16 skills knowledge

Communication

Jobbeschreibung

Shape the future of skills and employment policy across the North East

We're looking for dynamic, innovative and forward-thinking individuals to join a specialist policy team, focussing on skills, employment and the future workforce.

The Policy Advisor will play a key supporting role within the Skills Policy, Strategy and Insights Service, providing high-quality policy, analytical, project and coordination support to the Principal Policy Lead and the wider team. The postholder will help translate strategic priorities into clear analysis, insight and deliverable actions, ensuring the Mayoral Strategic Authority (MSA) is equipped with robust evidence, well-crafted advice and effective cross-organisational coordination.

Working across the wider Skills and Employability division and drawing on cross-organisational expertise as appropriate - from economic growth, transport, housing, net zero, creative industries to internal enabling functions across operations, communications and finance - the role contributes to coherent, system-wide strategy and policy development, supporting the delivery of the Mayors agenda and wider MSA missions.

About You

We are looking for a curious, proactive and politically aware professional who can turn evidence into action and help shape high-profile policy and strategy. You will have experience of working within, or alongside, political, governmental or wider public sector organisations, with a sound understanding of policy development, government operations and the impact of national decisions on local and regional priorities.

You will confidently gather, analyse and synthesise complex evidence, data and performance information to produce clear insights and practical recommendations. Knowledge of post-16 skills—including technical and vocational pathways, further and higher education, and lifelong learning is essential.

An excellent communicator, you will create concise, compelling briefings and reports for senior audiences, making complex issues accessible. You will build trusted relationships across teams and organisations, coordinate information and align partners around shared objectives.

You will thrive in a fast-paced policy environment, managing competing priorities and small projects with accuracy, sound judgement and resilience. Adaptable and self-motivated, you will take initiative, maintain momentum and deliver consistently high-quality work.

Above all, you will be collaborative, impartial and committed to public service, continuous improvement and a positive team culture. You will approach challenges with energy and solutions-focused thinking, while remaining flexible enough to support occasional out-of-hours governance or reporting, travel within the region and attend external meetings when required.

So, if you would like to play a pivotal role as we enter a new era of devolution, skills and inclusion, we would welcome your application.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities and experiences. We support flexible working and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented including women, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

If you have any questions regarding this role, please reach out to Reshma Begum, Head of Skills, Policy and Insight, [e-mail].

It is anticipated that interviews will take place Tuesday 15th December 2026.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 12th November 2026 at 23:59.

For further information about the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority please visit our website www.northeast-ca.gov.uk.

This recruitment is being administered by Durham County Council on behalf of the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority.