Policy Officer

• Suffolk County Council
• Salary: £34,434 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available
• Contract: Permanent

At Suffolk County Council, we’re a modern, forward-thinking organisation committed to improving lives and delivering exceptional services. Join us as a Policy Officer and bring your ideas, energy, and expertise to help shape the future of Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service.

This is your opportunity to influence policy, drive improvement, and ensure our service continues to protect and support communities across Suffolk.

What you will do

In this pivotal role, you will:

• develop, implement, and review policies and strategic documents that keep Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service operating effectively
• research and analyse national frameworks, legislation, and local risk profiles to inform policy decisions
• advise on risk assessments and equality impact assessments to ensure inclusive and compliant policies
• maintain a robust policy tracking system and monitor implementation through performance indicators and feedback
• draft and review internal guidance, National Operational Guidance, and Fire Standards
• lead consultation exercises with staff, unions, partners, and the public
• prepare reports, briefings, and presentations for senior leaders and stakeholders
• support inspections, audits, and peer reviews by maintaining compliance evidence
• promote equality, diversity, and inclusion through policy design.

You will need

• level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience) in public policy, administration, business management, social sciences, or fire service studies
• NEBOSH HSE award in managing risks (or equivalent)
• training or certification in policy development, project management, or data analysis (e.g., PRINCE2 Foundation)
• strong research, analytical, and communication skills
• ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively.

You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (Word) .If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

About the team

Our Policy Team plays a vital role in shaping the strategic direction of Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service. Working closely with senior leaders, operational teams, and external partners, we ensure compliance, consistency, and continuous improvement - all with the goal of protecting Suffolk’s communities.

You’ll report directly to the Policy Manager - Risk and Resilience.

Empowering Everyone

We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report .

Step 2 -Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.

• Tell us how you have either developed or contributed to the development of an organisational policy based on legislative requirements?
• Explain your understanding of consultation processes and engagement with trade unions and key stakeholders?
• Describe your understanding of equality impact assessments and suitable and sufficient risk assessments as part of developing a policy document?
• Tell us how you have promoted equality, diversity and inclusion, and how this has led to a fully inclusive policy design?

Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

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