Strategy and Policy Manager

Strategy and Policy Manager – HEALTH

Salary: £52,414 – £55,539 per annum

Grade: N

Contract: Temporary Secondment (6 Months)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: York, North Yorkshire

Strategy and Policy Manager – HEALTH

The Organisation

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (the Combined Authority) is a public sector employer with access to powers and funding to unlock transport and housing improvements, boost skills provision and help the economy transition to net zero. Making the most of the combined strengths of the city region and rural powerhouse, the Combined Authority is a long-term commitment to shaping a brighter future for generations to come. By working for us you will play a part in making positive changes, unlocking investment, supporting business and communities to thrive, and creating new and better opportunities for people that live and work here.

The Combined Authority (CA) has an ambition to become a trailblazer for devolution and achieve substantial growth for the economy of York and North Yorkshire and that are communities are healthy and thriving . Key to unlocking these ambitions will be setting the strategic direction for the CA, alongside strong partnership-working at a local, regional and national level.

The Opportunity

Based within the Economy Directorate and reporting to the Head of Strategy, Policy and Planning, this role will drive innovation, creative thinking and alternative ways of delivering on these outcomes. The role will make a significant contribution to the formulation, development, promotion and implementation of a range of policies, strategies, projects and initiatives.

The postholder will operate in a fast-paced, outward-facing and politically sensitive environment, where priorities span policing, fire, health, growth and public service reform, and where the ability to respond quickly while maintaining high-quality output is critical.

Operating at the political and strategic heart of the Combined Authority, the role will translate Mayoral priorities into credible, evidence-based policy, high-quality advice and deliverable system change, while leading a small team of policy officers and coordinating activity across the organisation.

The role will lead on policy across the wider determinants of health, shaping interventions that address rurality, coastal disadvantage, economic inactivity and access to services. The postholder will drive a “health in all policies” approach, shaping regional strategy across transport, housing, skills, communities and economic growth, and ensuring York and North Yorkshire’s voice is influential locally, regionally and nationally.

What you will bring

· Strong understanding of:

· health inequalities, prevention and public health

· NHS systems and integrated care

· wider determinants of health in rural and mixed economies

· High levels of political awareness, judgement, discretion and resilience.

· Good understanding and awareness of role of Mayoral Combined authorities.

· Strong knowledge of effective policy development and political communication.

You will be joining a new and developing organisation at an exciting time. The benefits of working for us include:

· Generous leave entitlement, starting at 28 days plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rota for part time staff)

· Flexible working practices including working from other locations and from home

· Local government pension scheme

· Commitment to staff development and continuous learning

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Contact and Apply 

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Andrew Leeming View email address on nycjobs.engageats.co.uk for an informal conversation.

Applying is easy, simply register your details, tell us how you meet our criteria in the supporting evidence section, remove your personal details from your CV and upload.

Key Dates:

Closing date: 17 th August 2026

Interview date: 24 th or 25 th August 2026

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