Policy Coordinator

Policy Coordinator

£41,747 per annum - Grade 7

Leeds / Hybrid Full time - 37 hours per week Permanent

Closing date - Sunday 16 August 2026 at 23:55

Please note that the Combined Authority will consider requests for part-time working and/or job share. We currently have a vacancy for a Policy Coordinator to join our Transport Policy team.

We are looking for an exceptional candidate to join the Transport Policy Team. Following the adoption of our new West Yorkshire Local Transport Plan, you will work closely with internal teams and our district partners to support the development of a pipeline of transport programmes and schemes that will deliver a modern, reliable transport network, supporting the Mayor’s Weaver Network promise to deliver a well-connected West Yorkshire, including through bringing buses back under control, and delivering Mass Transit.

From working with West Yorkshire district partners, supporting the development of our pipeline of transport projects, developing high-quality business cases and engaging with stakeholders, no two days are the same. As Policy Coordinator, you could be part of the team shaping the future of transport in West Yorkshire, supporting transport decarbonisation and developing policy and schemes that will help more people to access opportunities across our region.

Our Offer

· Work your way – From flexible and agile working options, including a generous flexi-time scheme to help you balance your personal life and career.

· Time to recharge – Enjoy 28 days of annual leave (with increases based on length of service), plus all Bank Holidays.

· Free greener travel across West Yorkshire – Cover your commute sustainably with unlimited free bus and rail travel using the MCard (Zones 1–5).

· Secure your future – Benefit from a highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.

· Investing in you – Take advantage of supported professional development, regular training, and up to 3 paid volunteering days per year.

· Grow with us – Incremental salary progression for most roles and annual cost of living increases.

· Family first – We offer enhanced parental and bereavement leave, plus other family-friendly policies to support you when it matters most.

· Your wellbeing, our priority – Access 24/7 free confidential counselling services and the Headspace app for you and up to 5 family or friends.

· Modern workspace in a prime location – Work in bright, contemporary offices just a 2-minute walk from Leeds Train Station, fully equipped with the latest tech.

The Role

Reporting into the Programme Development Lead, your key responsibilities will include:

· Contribute to the delivery of policy and strategy through the development of policy proposals, appraising strategy options and co-ordinating projects and initiatives while providing general support to the relevant policy managers on activity related to the team.

· Provide project management, financial and technical support to the directorate. Working with a range of partners – e.g., local authorities, government agencies, private sector organisations and other key stakeholders.

· Undertake quantitative and qualitative data analysis to align future schemes with our transport evidence.

Please review the Role Profile for more information about the responsibilities.

About You

You will have the following key skills, attributes, education, and experience:

· Educated to Degree level or equivalent relevant education/ experience in economic or transport policymaking, planning or project management.

· Strong understanding and practical experience of policy and programme development, including business case development and technical input.

· Experience of working collaboratively in a team.

· Effective communication and negotiation skills.

· Excellent organisational and project management skills.

To Apply

If this sounds like your next role, please complete the application form on our website and tell us within the supporting statement why you would be a great fit for our role and how your skills, knowledge and experience align with the requirements within the Role Profile. Please visit our Advice for Candidates webpage and review the guidance on this page for support in completing your application form.

Further Information

The Combined Authority is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas,

perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro divergent. To find out more about inclusivity at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority please visit our dedicated webpage.

Under the Disability Confident Scheme, applicants with a disability are guaranteed an interview, subject to the minimum criteria being met. Please note that whilst it is our policy to recruit at SP1 for all appointments, which is the salary stated above, each role includes career salary progression, with incremental increases applicable in most cases on an annual basis.