Senior Advisor - 12-month Fixed Term

A central government organisation is seeking a Senior Advisor for a 12 month fixed term to led the development of regulation, work with legislation, and support select committee processes.

A 12 month fixed term opportunity has become available for a Senior Policy Advisor to join a central government agency.

This position will see you influence policy at a national level, leading development of regulations that will directly advance government objectives. You will be shaping and implementing regulatory frameworks, collaborating closely with operational colleagues, and providing critical support to Select Committee proceedings associated with primary legislation.

What You'll Do

• Oversee the comprehensive development of regulations that advance government objectives, ensuring full compliance with legislative standards and adherence to best practice methodologies throughout each phase.
• Offer advice on public policy matters, leveraging your extensive understanding of regulatory structures and their practical application.
• Facilitate Select Committee processes by preparing documentation, addressing inquiries, and ensuring all legislative milestones are met.
• Collaborate constructively with operational colleagues across multiple departments to ensure the seamless enactment of new regulatory frameworks and foster robust partnerships.
• Engage thoughtfully with both internal and external stakeholders to solicit insights, and guarantee that proposed regulations are appropriately tailored and broadly endorsed.
• Monitor progress against established deliverables, proactively identifying potential risks or challenges and proposing considered solutions.
• Contribute meaningfully to ongoing improvement initiatives by imparting your expertise in regulatory design.
• Remain informed of current legislation, emerging policy trends, and exemplary practices within the public sector landscape.
• Prepare clear and comprehensive reports as well as briefings for senior leadership, ensuring complex subject matter is conveyed effectively to diverse audiences.
  
  

What You Bring

• Extensive experience in the development and implementation of public policy within governmental or public sector environments, particularly involving legislative procedures.
• A demonstrable history of designing resilient regulatory frameworks that withstand scrutiny and achieve intended societal outcomes.
• Thorough comprehension of sound regulatory process principles as they pertain to various stages of policy formulation.
• Outstanding relationship management capabilities enabling effective collaboration with both operational colleagues and external partners.
• Superior written communication skills evidenced by the preparation of reports, briefings, and legislative documents tailored for varied audiences.
• Experience supporting Select Committee or analogous parliamentary processes is highly advantageous.
• Proficiency in managing concurrent priorities while sustaining meticulous attention to detail under stringent deadlines.
• Exemplary judgement when navigating intricate issues or ambiguous scenarios within a rapidly evolving policy context.
• Dedication to inclusive practices that promote cooperation, knowledge sharing, and mutual respect among peers.
  
  

What's Next

Apply today by clicking on the link below—your next rewarding challenge awaits.

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