Strategy Policy And Engagement Advisor

Summer-Browning Associates; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 74,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Summer-Browning Associates is supporting a Central Government client in locating two Strategy, Policy and Engagement Advisors for an initial 6-month contract. Locations include London, Bristol or Manchester, with likely one day per week on-site.

You will shape and align cross-government policies, translate business needs into opportunities, and manage risks with senior stakeholders. The role demands inclusive leadership and recent Central/Local Government experience.

Qualifications

• Experience shaping cross-government policies and translating business needs into clear recommendations.
• Accountability for work, addressing emerging issues and risks in a fast-moving environment.
• Ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders and influence priorities.
• Demonstrate inclusive leadership and development of people and improved ways of working.
• Recent experience within Central/Local Government.

Responsibilities

• Shape and align cross-government policies by translating problems into opportunities.
• Take accountability for issues and support delivery of user outcomes.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders and influence demand against priorities.
• Demonstrate inclusive leadership and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Recent experience within Central/Local Government.

Skills

Policy shaping

Cross-government liaison

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Leadership experience

Job description

SBA are currently supporting our Central Government client who are seeking x2 Strategy, Policy and Engagement Advisors on an initial 6 month contract.

Location: London, Bristol OR Manchester - (1 day p/w)

You will have:

• Experience to help shape and align cross-government policies and strategies by investigating problems and translating business needs into clear recommendations of opportunities and solutions


• The ability to take accountability for work and emerging issues, identifying and addressing risks, adapting at pace in a fast-moving environment, and supporting delivery of high-quality user outcomes.


• The ability to build and maintain effective relationships with senior stakeholders, contributing to discussions, influencing where appropriate, and helping manage demand against shared priorities


• Experience to demonstrate inclusive and supportive leadership, contributing to the development of people and the continuous improvement of ways of working


• Recent experience within Central/Local Government

Desirable criteria:

• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills, including experience applying modelling, forecasting or scenario analysis techniques to evaluate options, assess impacts and support decision-making in complex organisational, operational or digital environments.

NB: Active SC required for assignment