Policy Officer/Senior Policy Officer

RC Fornax; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

RC Fornax Ltd is seeking a policy professional to support the development and delivery of policy across multiple programmes and strategic priorities. You will research, analyse and synthesize evidence to inform policy decisions and draft high-quality papers and ministerial submissions.

You will work closely with government departments, regulators and external stakeholders to shape policy outcomes, assess emerging legislation, and translate complex information into clear, actionable

Qualifications

• Strong policy development experience with research, analysis and drafting.
• Ability to analyse complex information and present clear recommendations.
• Experience producing policy papers, briefings, submissions or consultations.
• Experience managing stakeholders across organisations and seniority levels.
• Knowledge of government policy making and public sector landscape.

Responsibilities

• Support development, review and implementation of policy across programmes and priorities.
• Conduct research, analysis and evidence gathering to inform policy decisions and recommendations.
• Draft policy papers, briefings, ministerial submissions and stakeholder communications.
• Engage with internal teams, government departments, regulators and external stakeholders to shape policy outcomes.
• Assess impact of legislation and regulatory changes on policy.
• Translate complex information into actionable recommendations for senior decision makers.
• Contribute to policy consultations and wider programme delivery.
• Support policy positions balancing operations, regulatory and strategic considerations.

Skills

Policy development

Research & analysis

Written policy outputs

Stakeholder management

Government policy making

Environmental policy (advantageous)

Job description

What You'll Do

• Support the development, review and implementation of policy across a range of programmes and strategic priorities.


• Conduct research, analysis and evidence gathering to inform policy decisions and recommendations.


• Draft high-quality policy papers, briefings, ministerial submissions and stakeholder communications.


• Work closely with internal teams, government departments, regulators and external stakeholders to shape and deliver policy outcomes.


• Assess the impact of emerging legislation, regulatory changes and policy developments.


• Translate complex information into clear and actionable recommendations for senior decision makers.


• Contribute to policy consultations, stakeholder engagement activities and wider programme delivery.


• Support the development of policy positions that balance operational, regulatory and strategic considerations.

What We're Looking For

• Strong policy development experience, including research, analysis, drafting and stakeholder engagement.


• Ability to analyse complex information, identify key themes and present clear recommendations.


• Experience producing high-quality written outputs including policy papers, briefings, submissions or consultation responses.


• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience engaging across multiple organisations and seniority levels.


• Knowledge of government policy making processes and the wider public sector landscape.


• Experience within environmental, waste, regulatory, enforcement or sustainability policy would be advantageous but is not essential.


• Candidates with experience across wider government policy areas are encouraged to apply.