Policy & Strategy Lead - User-Centred Design

Version 1; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Pension 5% matched

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Flexible/remote working

24 days holiday

Education support

Awards program

Job summary

Version 1, an award-winning technology and transformation partner based in the UK, is seeking skilled policy and strategy professionals. The role emphasizes user-centred design, senior stakeholder engagement, and delivering strategic policy advice across multiple practice areas.

We value flexibility, work-life balance, and strong career progression within a well-established organisation collaborating with global tech leaders.

Qualifications

• Strong analysis experience within a Consultancy, Services Provider or Public Sector Organisation.

Responsibilities

• Policy analysis including options analysis, secondary research, feasibility analysis etc.
• Curating and facilitating workshops
• Scoping/setting the direction of work
• Maintaining and building close relationships with senior stakeholders
• Working with policy stakeholders to generate visions and strategies for policy spaces
• Advocating for user-centred policy design approaches with senior stakeholders
• Running stakeholder research sessions when required

Skills

Strong analysis

Project management

User-centred design

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Excellent communication

Government sector experience

Job description

Version 1, an award-winning technology and transformation partner based in the UK, is seeking skilled policy and strategy professionals. The role emphasizes user-centred design, senior stakeholder engagement, and delivering strategic policy advice across multiple practice areas.

We value flexibility, work-life balance, and strong career progression within a well-established organisation collaborating with global tech leaders.