Policy and Strategy
7 days ago
Policy and Strategy - Consultant Version 1 – Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. The company is a digital‑first consultancy with strategic partners such as Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake, and has received awards including Innovation Partner of the Year (Oracle EMEA 2023) and Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year (2023). Job Description We are experiencing unprecedented growth across our Digital, Data and Cloud practice, and are looking for a Policy and Strategy Consultant to join the team. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment focused on honesty, integrity, excellence and a strong emphasis on people, work‑life balance and a collaborative culture. Typical Activities Will Include Policy analysis including options analysis, secondary research and feasibility analysis. Curating and facilitating workshops. Scoping and setting the direction of work. Maintaining and building close relationships with senior stakeholders. Working with policy stakeholders to generate visions and strategies for policy spaces. Advocating for user‑centred policy design approaches with senior stakeholders. Running stakeholder research sessions when required. Qualifications Strong analysis experience within a consultancy, services provider or public sector organisation. Good project‑management skills with the ability to plan and schedule own work and meet tight deadlines. Experience working with user‑centred design teams in an agile environment. Experience managing and working with senior stakeholders. Experience leading work and leading others. Experience in strategic thinking and decision making. Excellent communication skills – able to explain complicated processes and concepts to non‑experts. Experience working in or with government is highly desirable; user‑centred design policy design skills are a plus. Additional Information Why Version 1? Quarterly Performance‑Related Profit Share Scheme. Strong career progression and mentorship coaching through Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes and a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme. Flexible/remote working options and a supportive culture for work‑life balance. Financial wellbeing initiatives including pension, private healthcare cover, life assurance, financial advice and employee discount scheme. Employee wellbeing schemes such as gym discounts, bike‑to‑work, fitness classes, mindfulness workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and enhanced holiday allowance with special leave policies. Educational assistance and incentives for certifications and accreditations with AWS, Microsoft, Oracle and Red Hat. Reward schemes including Annual Excellence Awards and a ‘Call‑Out’ platform. Environment, Social and Community First initiatives that allow involvement in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of diversity, inclusion and belonging programmes. And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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