Policy Officer (Procurement and Sustainability)

Norfolk County Council; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk County Council is seeking a Policy Officer in Procurement and Sustainability to enhance their climate change ambitions and manage procurement processes across a vast budget. The role offers exposure to public policy and diverse procurement exercises, ideal for individuals aiming to progress in fields like supply chain management or government policy.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or sustainability is preferred.
• Candidates should be adaptable with a commitment to public service.
• Engagement in diverse projects pertinent to local economic growth.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of strategic policies through procurement practices.
• Coordinate Climate Strategy and embed policy priorities in contracts.
• Manage stakeholder interactions and policy writing tasks.

Skills

Research

Stakeholder Engagement

Policy Writing

Job description

Job Description

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 [e-mail]

These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependent on your job role and business need.
• Financial benefits such as:
• ‘ Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
• A Blue Light card 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.

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job description and person specification to help you demonstrate how you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for all internal and external vacancies via myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email.

Redeployment closing date: 8 July 2025 23:59

All other applicants closing date: 29 July 2025 23:59