Job Description
Join our critical mission to transform urban policy delivery across the UK. We're urgently seeking a dynamic Senior Policy Advisor to drive strategic initiatives in housing and community development. This high-impact role requires exceptional analytical skills and government experience to shape national frameworks affecting millions of citizens. Immediate start available for qualified candidates who can navigate complex regulatory landscapes and deliver actionable solutions.
Responsibilities
- Develop evidence-based policy recommendations for housing affordability and urban regeneration programs
- Lead cross-departmental task forces on sustainable community planning initiatives
- Analyze legislative impacts and prepare ministerial briefings with actionable insights
- Stakeholder engagement with local authorities, NGOs, and industry partners
- Monitor policy implementation effectiveness through KPI tracking and reporting
- Manage urgent ad-hoc projects during national housing crisis periods
- Maintain compliance with Public Sector Equality Duty and data protection regulations
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Policy, Urban Planning, or related social sciences
- Minimum 5 years' experience in UK central or local government policy development
- Expert knowledge of Housing Act 2004 and Town & Country Planning legislation
- Advanced proficiency in quantitative data analysis tools (SPSS, R, or Stata)
- Proven stakeholder management across public/private/NGO sectors
- Security clearance eligibility (SC level) for sensitive policy work
- Experience with government procurement frameworks (OGC contracts)