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Recruitment for a Policy Support Officer

Policy Support Officer, working on policy and legislation on veterinary medicines.

We have a vacancy for a Policy Support Officer.

Job Title

Policy Support Officer

Grade

EO

Salary & Pension

£33,350 per annum with Pension Scheme

Annual Leave entitlement

Commencing at 25 days

Role

As a Policy Support Officer, you will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of policy and legislation on veterinary medicines such as authorisation, manufacture, supply and prescription. You will also advise stakeholders on these requirements.

Veterinary medicines regulation has undergone a period of significant change due to the introduction of new legislation in Great Britain. The regulation of veterinary medicines operates slightly differently in Northern Ireland, and this adds to the complexity of the work dealt with by the VMD.

How to apply

You must make your application via Policy Support Officer - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK where you will find a full job description..

Closing Date

5 January 2026

Updates to this page

Published 9 December 2025