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, br