Senior Policy & Strategy Director

LABOUR TOGETHER; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive think tank in the UK is seeking a Policy Director to set direction and lead significant projects. The ideal candidate will have over ten years of experience, excellent understanding of policy and political environments, and strong skills in project management and stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities include identifying key government questions, collaborating with teams, and crafting compelling narratives to influence policy decisions. The role offers an annual salary ranging from £75,000 to £85,000 and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• More than 10 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to deliver high-quality outputs to tight deadlines.
• Meticulous and reliable, with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Identify big questions the government needs answered and the political arguments.
• Work with political strategy team to frame questions and commission polling.
• Build and maintain relationships across various sectors.
• Organize events and convene coalitions to advance ideas.
• Conduct data work and write crisp, compelling narratives.

Skills

Excellent understanding of the current policy and political environment

Experience of developing policy and analysis

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong skills using both quantitative and qualitative evidence

Strong project management skills

Demonstrable writing skills for political audiences

Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with senior stakeholders

Tools

LLMs

Job description

A progressive think tank in the UK is seeking a Policy Director to set direction and lead significant projects. The ideal candidate will have over ten years of experience, excellent understanding of policy and political environments, and strong skills in project management and stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities include identifying key government questions, collaborating with teams, and crafting compelling narratives to influence policy decisions. The role offers an annual salary ranging from £75,000 to £85,000 and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.