An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Policy Officer to join a leading national organisation. This is a full-time role focused on ensuring compliance with forthcoming employment legislation and maintaining best practice in internal People policies to support the organisation’s strategic objectives.
Key responsibilities of the role:
* Monitor and analyse the provisions of the Employment Bill and related legislation, mapping requirements against existing policies and identifying gaps or areas for change
* Draft, revise, and update People policies to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and organisational objectives
* Work collaboratively with colleagues across teams, including People, Legal, Governance, and senior leadership, to ensure consistency and clarity in policy development
* Engage with individuals with lived experience where relevant, incorporating their perspectives to enhance policy relevance and accessibility
* Provide clear advice, briefings, and recommendations to senior management on policy changes required
* Lead internal consultation and engagement processes, ensuring staff and stakeholders understand and adopt updated and new policies
* Maintain an audit trail of policy changes and contribute to effective governance and record-keeping
* Undertake other duties within the scope of the role as reasonably required
Ideal candidate profile:
* Proven experience in policy analysis, development, and implementation
* Strong understanding of UK employment law and organisational policy frameworks
* Ability to analyse complex legislation and translate it into clear, practical policies
* Experience engaging with stakeholders to inform and enhance policy development
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare accurate and concise reports and policy documents
* Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and deliver to deadlines
* Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively across teams at all levels
* Experience working in a regulator or public body
* Knowledge of governance and policy-making processes in a regulatory context
* Experience using lived experience insights to inform policy
Location: Remote (with occasional travel to Central London)
Salary: £185 Umbrella
Working hours: Full-time, 34.75 hours per week
Contract: 6 months temporary
This vacancy is being actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.