GLCCA Policy and Insight Manager

Job Introduction

Policy and Insight Manager
Working Pattern: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £48,738 - £54,143
Location: Lincoln (on-site, with occasional travel across Greater Lincolnshire and partner locations)
Closing Date: 27th September 2026
Interviews: Commencing October 9th, 2026

About the Opportunity

The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority is operating within a fast-moving devolution landscape. We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Policy and Insight Manager to lead our policy development, research, and strategic insight function. This critical role ensures that decisions taken by the Mayor, the Board, its committees, and the Corporate Leadership Team are underpinned by robust, impartial, and timely evidence.

As a leader within the Strategy and Performance service, you will own and continuously develop the Greater Lincolnshire evidence base. You will be at the forefront of converting economic, social, environmental, and spatial intelligence into policy positions, corporate and statutory strategies, and investment propositions. Your work will directly secure funding, powers, and influence for Greater Lincolnshire, demonstrating the true value of devolution to our residents and businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Authority's principal source of policy analysis and horizon scanning, interpreting Government legislation, policy, and funding announcements.

• Lead the development, maintenance, and publication of the Greater Lincolnshire evidence base, including owning the production of an annual State of Greater Lincolnshire assessment.

• Translate intelligence covering the economy, labour market, transport, housing, energy, and health into actionable insights.

• Lead the research, drafting, and negotiation of corporate and statutory strategies, policy positions, and consultation responses to Government.

• Provide clear, concise, and politically astute written and verbal briefing to the Mayor, Board members, and the Corporate Leadership Team, frequently on contested issues.

• Line manage, develop, and quality-assure a multi-disciplinary team of policy, research, and analytical staff.

• Commission, procure, and contract-manage external research, consultancy, and data services within delegated budgets.

• Lead the evidence, needs assessment, and appraisal input to business cases and funding bids to withstand external scrutiny and audit.

About You

Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience) in economics, public policy, geography, or data science, you bring senior policy and strategic analysis experience from local or central government. You possess deep knowledge of mayoral authority powers, devolution policy, and regional growth sectors. Combining strong data capabilities across tools like Excel, Power BI, R, SQL, or GIS with natural political astuteness, you excel at translating complex intelligence into actionable policy recommendations.

Employer
Please note, this role is with the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority (GLCCA), not with Lincolnshire County Council.

Location and travel
The role will be based on-site in Lincoln, with occasional travel across Greater Lincolnshire and to partner locations.

How to apply

Please upload your CV and complete the covering statement section of the application form. In no more than 1,000 words, explain how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.

Closing Date

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

Enquiries
If you have any questions about this role or the recruitment process, please email James.Baty@greaterlincolnshire-cca.gov.uk.

Right to work and sponsorship
These roles are not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority does not currently hold a Home Office sponsor licence. Applicants must therefore have the existing right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment.

Our values and transformation
The postholder is expected to uphold GLCCA’s values and contribute to organisational transformation.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding awareness is essential; all employees must follow GLCCA’s safeguarding policies when working with vulnerable individuals.

Adjustments and accessibility
We welcome applications from everyone. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the process, please tell us at the email above and we will make arrangements.