Policy Advisor

4 weeks ago


Salford, Salford, United Kingdom Department for Business and Trade Full time
Job Summary

The Department for Business and Trade is seeking a highly skilled Policy Advisor to join its Regulated Professions Policy team. As a key member of the team, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing a strategic framework for the recognition of professional qualifications, contributing to broader Government initiatives around growth, international market access, the labour market, and deregulation.

This is a fast-paced and exciting area of policy with a high degree of ministerial interest and stakeholder impact. You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of policy issues, including international trade, stakeholder engagement, and programme management.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support policy delivery, including leading stakeholder engagement, finance and project reporting, and programme management.
  • Develop expertise in the value of professional qualifications to the UK economy and public life and provide effective advice on policy areas impacted by professional qualifications.
  • Provide strategic advice on opportunities to improve the government's support offering to encourage international recognition arrangements.
  • Work effectively to identify and prioritise international recognition arrangement opportunities and to support the development of these trade agreements with priority markets.
  • Establish strong working relationships with analysts, lawyers, other government departments, the devolved governments, businesses, and regulators.
  • Analyse complex and varying sources of evidence to inform policy options.
  • Draft high-quality briefings and written advice for ministers and/or senior civil servants, to support effective senior decision-making and engagement.
Requirements
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills.
  • Ability to work at pace and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of policy development and implementation, particularly in the areas of international trade and professional qualifications.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary of £32,858.
  • A contributory pension scheme.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • A dynamic and inclusive work environment.

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