Strategy Consultant - Public Affairs

A client in the policy and public affairs sector is seeking a Strategy Consultant to join the team for an initial 4-month contract.

You will support a major policy development programme focused on developing an ambitious and actionable approach to increasing housing delivery across the UK. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will assess challenges across planning, local authorities and housebuilding, alongside relevant international best practice.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of a strategic policy programme focused on increasing UK housing delivery.
• Analyse issues across residential development, planning, local government and the wider housing market.
• Research and evaluate international models and best practice to identify relevant policy opportunities.
• Syntheise complex findings into clear recommendations and presentations for senior stakeholders.

Requirements

• Strategy consulting or similarly rigorous strategic problem-solving background, ideally at Senior Consultant level or equivalent.
• Exposure to policy surrounding residential property, housebuilding, planning, local authorities or housing-related projects would be highly advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to structure and communicate complex or ambiguous problems clearly.
• Comfortable working at pace with senior stakeholders in a policy-focused environment.

Details

• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: 4 months, with potential to extend
• Day rate: £500-£600+, dependent on experience
• Location: UK