Lead Policy Officer

Lead Policy Officer (Sport) £46,889 per annum - Grade 8 Leeds / Hybrid Full time - 37 hours per week Fixed term until 31 March 2029. Funding may be extended beyond this date. Closing date - Sunday 26 July 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 fixed term vacancy for a Lead Policy Officer (with background in Sport and Physical Activity policy and delivery) to join our Culture, Heritage and Sport team. A new role opportunity in the Culture, Heritage and Sport team for someone with sport / physical activity policy and delivery background. The successful candidate will bring their significant experience and network to play a key role within the team, contributing to the delivery and development of programmes that increase participation across the region. The role will involve supporting activity that ensures sport and physical activity, as well as the wider work of the team, are woven into improving the health and wealth of people living in West Yorkshire. This will include working across policy, investment, influencing, collaboration and convening, as well as championing the sector. The postholder will also contribute to the delivery of key regional strategies, including the West Yorkshire Plan, Mayoral Pledges, the Local Growth Plan and the Culture, Heritage and Sport Action Plan and Framework. As powers and responsibilities continue to be devolved, the role will support ..... full job details .....