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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