SEO - Policy and Delivery Adviser, No.10 North

The Prime Ministers Office enables the Prime Minister to deliver the Governments overall priorities and to communicate the Governments policies to Parliament, the public and international audiences. From the Policy Unit, Press Office, Switchboard and Custodians to the Events & Visits team and the Private Office support; the diverse No.10 team draws on varied expertise from across the Civil Service and beyond. The teams come together to deliver excellent service to the Prime Minister while also making No.10 a great place to work.

No.10 North is focused on delivering good growth in every postcode and ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to thrive, no matter where they live. No.10 North is the Prime Ministers centre for devolution, place and local growth. Based in Manchester and working across the United Kingdom, it connects places directly to the centre of government. It brings together local leaders, HM Treasury and other government departments to resolve problems that no single organisation can solve alone.

As an SEO Policy and Delivery Adviser in No.10 North, you will lead defined policy projects and contribute to the development and delivery of priorities relating to devolution, local growth and place. You will undertake research and analysis, develop policy options, prepare briefing for senior leaders and Ministers, and coordinate work across government and with local partners. You will help bring together departments, local partners and stakeholders to support the brokering of agreements and deals and maintain momentum across complex workstreams. You will be expected to work independently, exercise sound judgement and turn priorities into action.

This is an opportunity to work on high-profile policy at the centre of government while maintaining a direct connection with the places and communities affected by national decisions.

Role responsibilities will include:

• Managing defined policy projects or workstreams, with clear plans, milestones and outputs.
• Gathering and analysing evidence, including insight from departments, places and stakeholders.
• Developing policy options and recommendations, identifying risks, trade-offs and delivery implications.
• Drafting submissions, briefings, correspondence, speaking notes and meeting materials.
• Supporting engagement with Strategic Authorities, Mayors, local government and other partners.
• Coordinating contributions from departments, helping to broker agreements and deals, and following up actions to keep work moving.
• Tracking policy decisions, milestones, risks and dependencies.
• Supporting the teams contribution to fiscal events and wider cross-government priorities.
• Preparing senior colleagues for meetings and visits.
• Contributing flexibly to emerging priorities across No.10 North.

Essential skills and experience:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to make sense of complex information and develop practical recommendations.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication. The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.
• Confidence in building relationships and working with stakeholders at different levels and helping to broker agreements and deals.
• Good judgement, attention to detail and a proactive approach.
• Experience of policy development, strategy, analysis or project delivery.

Desirable skills and experience:

• Knowledge of central government, local government or devolution.
• Experience of working with external stakeholders or supporting cross-organisational projects.
• Experience working in devolution policy, local government, regional economic policy, public service reform or place-based growth.
• Experience of working on Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland devolution and Union policy, or working with or within the Scottish Government, Welsh Government or Northern Ireland Executive.

Additional information:

Office for the Prime Minister policy is that a minimum 60% of your working time should be spent at your principal workplace. For some roles, due to their nature and the business need, this may be up to 100%. Requirements to attend other locations for official business will also count towards this level of attendance.