Policy Officer
Posted 1 week ago by InvitISE Ltd
£450 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Policy Officer role is a contract position for a public sector client in London, requiring a seasoned professional with experience in central government policy. The position demands high-quality written work and effective relationship-building skills, with a focus on navigating complex policy issues. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid environment, attending the office 1 to 3 days per week. An active SC clearance is required for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Delivering policy work within a central government environment
- Writing policy papers and submissions to a high standard
- Providing clear and credible written and oral advice to Ministers and senior stakeholders
- Building effective relationships across government to support wider decision making
- Working at pace on novel, sensitive policy issues with competing priorities
- Communicating confidently and credibly at a senior level both in writing and verbally
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in central government policy
- Strong writing skills for policy papers and submissions
- Ability to provide credible advice to senior stakeholders
- Effective relationship-building skills
- Experience in handling sensitive and complex policy issues
- Active SC clearance or ability to obtain it
Salary (Rate): £450 daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
We are looking for a Policy Officer for our public sector client based in London on an initial 11-month contract until March 2027 paying up to £450 per day Inside IR35. This role offers hybrid working, with an expectation to attend the office 1 to 3 days per week based on business need. The successful Policy Officer will be a seasoned central government policy professional who thrives under pressure and is comfortable navigating sensitive and complex policy issues. You will be someone who can hit the ground running, build relationships quickly and produce high-quality written work to tight deadlines. You will need proven experience working with the following:
- Delivering policy work within a central government environment
- Writing policy papers and submissions to a high standard
- Providing clear and credible written and oral advice to Ministers and senior stakeholders
- Building effective relationships across government to support wider decision making
- Working at pace on novel, sensitive policy issues with competing priorities
- Communicating confidently and credibly at a senior level both in writing and verbally
You will need to hold an active SC clearance for this role or be able to pass SC clearance. Interested? Please apply below. SEO Policy Officer, Policy, Central Government, Public Sector, Policy Papers, Ministerial Submissions, Stakeholder Management, London, SC Cleared