Strategy, Policy and Engagement Advisor Full Time

Full Job Description

The Government Digital Service (GDS) is looking for a Strategy, Policy and Engagement Advisor to join its team and work on major digital government programmes. This permanent role is based in Bristol or Manchester and offers a salary of £44,620 to £49,065 per year. The successful candidate will work on either GOV.UK One Login or GOV.UK Wallet, depending on the programme requirements. The role involves working with different teams and stakeholders, understanding complex issues and helping turn policy and business needs into practical recommendations. For GOV.UK One Login, the advisor will help bring together user, policy, operational and delivery views to support important decisions and plans. The GOV.UK Wallet position will focus on working with organisations across the public sector, initially supporting the rollout of the digital driving licence. It will also involve developing guidance, helping with policy questions and making sure organisations are prepared for the service.

The role suits someone who can communicate clearly, work with detailed information, and build strong working relationships with senior stakeholders. Day-to-day, the Strategy, Policy and Engagement Advisor will look at evidence and business needs, identify potential risks, develop recommendations and prepare clear advice for senior decision-makers. There will also be opportunities to support legislation, strategies and policies while working with teams across policy, operations, digital, data and technology. The department offers flexible working options, Civil Service Pension membership with an employer contribution of 28.97%, at least 25 days of annual leave, professional development opportunities and employee discounts. This is an opportunity to work on important digital programmes and contribute to services that are used by people across the UK.

Requirements

• Experience in shaping and aligning policies and strategies by investigating problems and turning business needs into clear recommendations.
• Ability to take responsibility for work and emerging issues, identify risks and adapt to a fast-moving environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to work with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to contribute to discussions and help manage demand against shared priorities.
• Inclusive and supportive approach to leadership and teamwork.
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
• Experience using modelling, forecasting or scenario analysis techniques would be desirable.
• Ability to evaluate options, assess impacts and support decision-making in complex organisational, operational or digital environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of legislation, strategies and policies.
• Analyse complex information, evidence and business needs.
• Work across policy, legislative, operational, digital, data and technology functions.
• Develop clear and evidence-based recommendations.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across government and externally.
• Build trust, manage blockers and support strategic priorities.
• Provide clear briefings and advice to senior decision-makers.
• Support GOV.UK One Login or GOV.UK Wallet, depending on the role.
• Help develop guidance, resolve policy questions and support operational readiness.

Benefits

• Salary of £44,620 – £49,065 per year.
• Civil Service Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 28.97%.
• Flexible working options.
• Job sharing opportunities.
• Homeworking and compressed hours options.
• Minimum 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to 30 days.
• Learning and professional development opportunities.
• Retail, travel and lifestyle employee discounts.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to work on major digital government programmes.