Commercial Policy Advisor
£450 per day Umbrella
3 days per week on site SW1A, London
Contract open until Apr 2027
Security Clearance: Active Security Check (SC) required
Eligibility: Sole UK National
Applications Close on 12/4/26
Role Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced policy professionals to support the development and delivery of government policy within a high-profile, fast-paced UK Govt department at Whitehall. The role will focus on producing high-quality policy advice, drafting submissions, and supporting decision-making on complex and sensitive issues.
You will work across government to develop policy solutions, support ministerial submissions, and contribute to cross-government priorities.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop, draft, and refine high-quality policy papers, briefings, and submissions
* Provide clear, concise, and credible policy advice to senior stakeholders and Ministers
* Work collaboratively across government departments and external partners to influence and shape policy outcomes
* Support the development of policy solutions to novel, complex, and sensitive issues
* Deliver high-quality outputs at pace in a dynamic environment
* Build and maintain strong working relationships across a broad stakeholder network
Essential Criteria
* Active SC Clearance and Sole UK National status
* Proven experience working in a central government policy role (e.g., MOD, Home Office, FCDO desirable)
* Strong track record of writing policy papers, briefings, and ministerial submissions
* Experience providing high-quality written and verbal policy advice to senior stakeholders, including Ministers
* Demonstrated ability to work across departments and with cross-government stakeholders to influence decision-making
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines and at pace
Desirable Experience
* Experience developing policy solutions in complex or sensitive subject areas
* Familiarity with cross-government policy development and approval processes
Assessment Criteria (Top 3)
1. Experience in a central government policy role
2. Experience writing policy papers and submissions
3. Stakeholder management and strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Application Information
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 22nd April
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