Policy Officer in Ipswich

Policy Officer

– Suffolk Chamber of Commerce, the largest independent business organisation in the county, is looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Policy Officer to join their growing policy and public affairs team. This is a full time (37.5 hours per week), permanent position, based in Ipswich, Suffolk with opportunities for hybrid working.

Please note: part-time hours will be considered for this position.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build a career in policy, politics and public affairs. Working closely with the Policy Manager, the Policy Officer will help represent the voice of Suffolk's businesses through policy research, stakeholder engagement and projects that influence local, regional and national decision‑making.

Duties include:

• Conduct research and analysis on policy issues affecting businesses across Suffolk and the wider East of England
• Monitor policy and legislative developments and help shape Suffolk Chamber's lobbying and campaigning activity
• Prepare consultation responses, policy briefings, reports and communications
• Co‑ordinate policy forums and business roundtables
• Support engagement with MPs, local authorities and key stakeholders.

What We Offer

We value our people as much as our members. Alongside a competitive full time salary of £26,000 – £32,000 per annum (depending on experience), we provide:

• Company pension and healthcare package
• 23 days holiday annual leave, plus bank holidays (increasing to a max of 28 days based on length of service)
• Extended paid leave over the Christmas break
• Flexible, hybrid working opportunities

About You

As our Policy Officer, you will be passionate about how policy decisions shape economic growth, communities and business success; you'll ideally have:

• Proven policy research and analytical skills, with the ability to analyse, interpret and communicate complex information and draw evidence‑based conclusions
• A strong interest in politics, policy development, local government and economic growth
• Ability to create credible, high quality written and verbal outputs from gathered information including briefings and reports

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to work at the heart of Suffolk's business community, influencing issues that matter to local businesses while developing a career in policy and public affairs.