Policy Advisor - Commercial/SEO

Summary: The role of SEO Policy Officer/Senior Commercial Policy Advisor involves providing policy expertise within central government, particularly in areas such as Defence and Foreign Affairs. The position requires strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with an emphasis on delivering high-quality policy papers and submissions under tight deadlines. The role is based in London with a hybrid working arrangement. It is a 12-month contract classified as inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide policy expertise in central government, focusing on Defence and Foreign Affairs.
• Write policy papers and submissions.
• Manage stakeholders and communicate effectively, both written and verbally.
• Build relationships and influence decisions across the organization.
• Deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Key Skills:

• Previous policy experience in central government (Defence/HO/FCDO desirable).
• Experience writing policy papers/submissions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Able to quickly build relationships and influence cross-Client's decisions.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

• Title: SEO Policy Officer/Senior Commercial Policy Advisor
• Location: London, UK With Hybrid (1-3 days/week (business needs), induction 1st week in office
• Type & Duration: Contract| 12months Inside IR35

Job Description:

Key Requirements:

• Previous policy experience in central government (Defence/HO/FCDO desirable)
• Experience writing policy papers/submissions
• Strong stakeholder management & communication skills (written and verbal)
• Able to quickly build relationships and influence cross- Client's decisions
• Deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines

Evaluation Priorities:

1. Central Government policy experience
2. Policy paper/submission writing
3. Stakeholder management & communication