Policy Advisor and Strategist

Location: East London

SBA are currently supporting our Currently supporting our Central Government client who are seeking a Policy Advisor and Strategist on an initial 6 month contract.

As the Policy and Strategy Advisor you'll:

Draft high-quality ministerial briefs, submissions, and policy papers at pace
Prepare responses to Parliamentary Questions (PQs), petitions, and correspondence
Input into policy documents and strategic frameworks for digital inclusion
Brief senior civil servants and ministers on project updates and emerging issues
Support cross-government engagement on accessibility and inclusion initiatives
Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to align policy and delivery
Monitor and evaluate progress against accessibility objectives and report findings
Who you are:

Excellent drafting and verbal briefing skills, enabling you to communicate effectively and concisely with senior audiences
Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple requests calmly
Experience producing policy documents, PQ responses, and ministerial briefings at pace
Stakeholder engagement experience, including managing engagement plans and building relationships across government.
Ability to communicate complex issues clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
Curiosity and ability to learn quickly about services, policy, and technology
An interest in digital inclusion, accessibility standards, and public service transformation
Prior experience in policy development or strategy (desirable but not essential)

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