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I am recruiting for a Senior Policy Adviser with IPSA.

The postholder:

  • Takes a lead role in evidence-based policy-making in relation to MPs’ business costs, expenses and remuneration;
  • Supports decision-making by senior managers and Board members by researching, analysing drafting and presenting a range of policy options;
  • Coordinates administration of the Contingency Panel and provides advice to colleagues across teams on policy issues;
  • Has a keen understanding of political implications and is comfortable communicating regularly with internal and external senior stakeholders.
  • Line management of one staff member.

I am looking for:

  • Excellent written skills, with the ability to draw out key themes and convey issues,  relevant evidence (including technical data), analyses, conclusions and recommendations clearly and succinctly;
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and sound judgement, with the ability to gather, analyse and present data and other information on a wide range of topics;
  • Excellent interpersonal communications skills to effectively deal with internal and external stakeholders at all levels on complex and sometimes sensitive matters;
  • An understanding of the policy development process, including the importance of evidence-based policy and methods of reviewing policy impact.

Closing date

Applications for this post closed 11:59pm on Tuesday 19th January 2021