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Shape the future of health and employability across the North East

This is an exciting time to join the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority and we're looking for a motivated policy professional to join our Health and Employability Team as a Health and Employability Policy and Strategy Officer.

This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in developing innovative policies and strategies that help more people access employment, improve economic participation and support the North East Mayor's ambition to make our region the Home of Real Opportunity You will work at the heart of complex and high-profile programmes, translating evidence, research and stakeholder insight into impactful policy that drives real change for communities across the North East and responds to emerging national agendas around public service reform, devolution and the changing role of the state.

You will work in a small team and working closely with wider policy professionals in the organisation, with partners and government stakeholders, you'll help shape the future direction of health and employability policy both regionally and nationally.

The Role

As H&E Policy and Strategy Officer, you contribute to the development and delivery of health and employability strategies and policies, ensuring they align with regional priorities, mayoral pledges and organisational objectives and respond to the changing role of the state and public service reform. You will use robust data, research and stakeholder engagement to develop evidence-based solutions that in complex environments to  improve outcomes for residents and employers across the North East.

A key part of the role will involve building and maintaining strong relationships with local, regional and national partners, influencing policy discussions, developing strong and evidence-led policy positions to ensure that the North East has a strong voice in national conversations around health and employability.  You will be able to provide high-quality advice, reports and briefings to senior leaders, boards and decision-makers.

About You

You will bring experience of developing health and employability strategies and policies, alongside a strong understanding of national employment, skills and public policy agendas. You will be comfortable working in complex environments, balancing strategic thinking with practical delivery and providing constructive challenge where needed.

We're looking for someone who can:

Support the development of clear, evidence-based policy and strategy proposals.

Build credibility and influence with senior stakeholders and partners.

Analyse complex information and translate it into practical recommendations.

Communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences.

Produce timely and informed advice to a wider range of audiences and to tight deadlines

Champion equality, inclusion and positive outcomes for communities across the North East.What it Isn't

This isn't a role focused solely on producing policy documents from behind a desk.

Success in this position comes from building relationships, influencing decision-makers, engaging with stakeholders, interpreting evidence and driving meaningful change. You will be expected to lead conversations, challenge thinking, shape strategy and ensure policy translates into tangible outcomes for the people and businesses of the North East.

So, if you...

Are passionate about improving health and employability outcomes.

Enjoy shaping policy that can make a real difference to people's lives.

Thrive on collaboration, influence and strategic thinking.

Want to help deliver the Mayor's vision for a stronger, more inclusive region.

Are ready to lead complex policy work with regional and national impact....we'd love to hear from you.

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 would like an informal discussion, or further information about this role please contact Sonya Midgley, Head of Health and Employability, [email protected]

It is anticipated that interviews will take place Monday 7th December 2026

Closing date for applications: Sunday 22nd November 2026 at 23:59

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

Attachments

Candidate Pack - Health and Employability Policy & Strategy Officer.pdf

H&E Policy and Strategy Officer.pdf