Interim SEO Policy Officer
Rate: £450 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Client: Major Public Sector organisation
Location: Hybrid and in London
Duration: Until end of March 2027
An experienced Senior Executive Officer (SEO) Policy Officer role, to shape policy on one of the UK Government's most high-profile and sensitive programmes, within a fast-moving, mission‑critical directorate at the heart of government.
You'll contribute to complex, high‑impact policy work supporting a major cross‑government programme with direct senior leadership and ministerial visibility. This is a unique chance to work on sensitive and evolving issues, influencing decision‑making at the highest levels.
Responsibilities
* Developing policy solutions to complex, sensitive, and often novel issues
* Producing high-quality policy papers, ministerial submissions, and briefings
* Providing clear, concise advice to senior leaders and Ministers (written & oral)
* Managing a portfolio of policy work independently and at pace
* Building and maintaining strong relationships across departments and Whitehall
* Supporting cross‑government collaboration and influencing decision‑making
* Analysing complex information and translating it into actionable insights
* Contributing to legal and operational policy development
* Engaging with senior stakeholders and leadership teams regularly
Requirements
* Strong background in central government policy roles
* Experience developing policy for sensitive or complex issues
* Proven track record of drafting policy papers and submissions
* Excellent communication skills with experience engaging senior stakeholders
* Ability to build relationships and influence across government
* Comfortable delivering high-quality work at pace
* Ideal would be any experience within security, defence, or international departments
* Due to the sensitive nature of this role, candidates will be required to already hold or be able to gain and maintain Security Clearance
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