Strategic Urban Policy Lead

Centre for Cities; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working: 3 days in office (Tue–

Job summary

Centre for Cities is seeking a policy-focused professional to strengthen its policy capacity by scanning the national urban policy environment, identifying opportunities, and translating research into practical policy recommendations.

Based in London with hybrid work (three days in the office near London Bridge), the role emphasizes building external networks, developing policy ideas across housing, transport, devolution, skills and economic development, and producing concise briefings for

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ relevant policy experience in government or public affairs.
• Strong writing and briefing skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and identify emerging urban policy issues and assess impact on cities.
• Develop policy ideas and initiatives from concepts into blogs, briefings and events.
• Contribute to policy development across urban policy areas, translating research into practical recommendations.
• Identify gaps and opportunities within Centre for Cities’ policy agenda and propose new work.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Research methods

Communications

Education

Degree in public policy or related field

Job description

Centre for Cities is seeking a policy-focused professional to strengthen its policy capacity by scanning the national urban policy environment, identifying opportunities, and translating research into practical policy recommendations.

Based in London with hybrid work (three days in the office near London Bridge), the role emphasizes building external networks, developing policy ideas across housing, transport, devolution, skills and economic development, and producing concise briefings for