Policy Analyst
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Produce policy analysis that will help change the lives of children
- Work at a leading charity
About Our Client
They are a leading charity for every child that needs them - no matter who they are.
Job Description
The Policy Analyst at a leading charity will need to:
- Work closely with policy advisors, maintain oversight of key policy developments and emerging issues on key areas.
- Collate and summarise insight and data from within the organisation and information provided by colleagues; campaigning outcomes; FOI data; and education and health providers on key topics.
- Work with colleagues, identify where good practice might exist in services/provision for children and the key factors underpinning this.
- Develop a range of policy briefings, blogs and articles that set out our insight and analysis on key issues.
- Help to map and build relations with key policy experts and thinkers. Inform and participate in wider policy discussions and debates externally.
- Support the policy team in generating and appraising policy options on different topics and strategic policy discussions.
- Lead and contribute to strategic and cross cutting projects within the organisation.
The Successful Applicant
You will be skilled at providing high-quality policy analysis to organisations on key and emerging issues and developments, producing high impact briefings etc.A knowledge of SEND/Education/Health is desirable.
What's on Offer
Work for a charity that really does change the lives of young people.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Security & Protective
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Policy Analyst roles across Michael Page's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Security & Protective.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £40,000 - £45,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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