Strategy Policy & Engagement Advisor

Location: Manchester, Bristol or London (Manchester preferred)
Contract: 6 Months (extension possible)
Day Rate: £300-£450 per day
Clearance: Active SC Required

Overview

We are seeking a Strategy Policy & Engagement Advisor to support a major government digital transformation programme. This role combines stakeholder engagement, service discovery, and operational delivery, working across multiple government departments and multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage and build relationships with stakeholders across government.
• Support the rollout and adoption of new solutions.
• Contribute to discovery activities, user research, and future service design.
• Analyse information from multiple sources and translate insights into actions.
• Work closely with product, policy, legal, delivery, and service design teams.
• Manage priorities effectively within a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience working within Central Government or Local Government.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Exposure to live digital services or product-led environments.
• Ability to work independently and navigate ambiguity.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Cross-government stakeholder engagement experience.
• Product discovery or product lifecycle experience.
• Knowledge of digital identity, verification, or citizen-facing services.
• Experience supporting large-scale transformation programmes.