Policy and Legislation Officer

Isle of Man Government; Douglas; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary progression

Generous annual leave

Flexi-time scheme

Hybrid work schedule

Pension arrangements

Learning and development training

Gym discounts

Counselling service

Career break option

Cycle to Work

Job summary

The Isle of Man Government invites applications for a Policy and Legislation Officer within the Department of Health and Social Care. You will research complex issues, develop policy and progress primary and secondary legislation, engaging with stakeholders and collaborating with colleagues across Government to ensure practical, evidence-based proposals.

No prior policy or legislation experience is required.

Qualifications

• No prior policy or legislation experience required.
• Ability to research complex issues and translate into practical policy.
• Experience explaining policy concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Research complex health and social care issues across the Isle of Man.
• Develop policy and progress primary and secondary legislation.
• Prepare briefings, consultations and drafting instructions.
• Engage with stakeholders and colleagues across Government.
• Provide evidenced-based advice to support legislative delivery.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Policy drafting

Cross-government collaboration

Job description

About the role

Ready to influence the future of health and social care across the Isle of Man? Join the Department of Health and Social Care as a Policy and Legislation Officer and help shape the future of health and social care across the Isle of Man. Working across a varied portfolio, you'll research complex issues, develop policy, progress primary and secondary legislation, engage with stakeholders and collaborate with colleagues across Government to ensure proposals are evidence-based, practical and deliver positive outcomes. From early policy development through to legislative delivery, you'll prepare briefings, consultations, drafting instructions and advice that help turn ideas into effective legislation.

No previous policy or legislation experience is required to succeed in this role. You'll join a small and supportive team where you'll be encouraged to develop specialist knowledge and gain experience across a broad range of policy and legislative work. If you're curious, enjoy learning and can apply sound judgement to complex issues, you'll have the opportunity to build a rewarding career while contributing to work that supports health and social care services across the Island.

A workplace that invests in you

• A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
• A generous annual leave entitlement, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.
• A flexi-time scheme where you can accrue additional time worked to take time off in line with the relevant flexi-time scheme.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule with a blend of remote work and in-office collaboration throughout the week.
• Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
• Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
• Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.
• Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues.
• Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.
• Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
• Access to the Government staff canteen where you can purchase affordable meals, drinks and snacks.

Working for the Isle of Man Public Service

We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.

We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.

We are the Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.

Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.

We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.

Things to note

Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.

We understand that you might have some questions about the role and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them at [e-mail].