Senior Policy and Project Officer JD 000A 8D51
| Posting date: | 22 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27.19 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | per hour PAYE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 December 2025 |
| Location: | London |
| Company: | Triumph Consultants Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | JD 000A 8D51 |
Summary
What's involved with this role:
Job Title Senior Policy and Project Officer
Reference: 000A 8D51
Salary / Pay Rate: £27.19 per hour PAYE
Role Length: 3-month initial assignment (likely extension)
Job Type: Policy / Programme Management / Public Sector
Location: London, SE1 (Hybrid)
Postcode: SE1 0LL
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Temporary / Full-time
The Role:
Our client is recruiting a Senior Policy and Project Officer to join the Equalities team within the Communities & Skills Directorate. This role plays a key part in supporting the development, implementation and delivery of social policy programmes that align with the Mayor’s priorities and address the needs of London’s diverse communities.
You will lead on equality-focused programmes and projects, manage external contracts, develop policy responses to emerging national developments, and work collaboratively. The position requires a proactive individual who can balance strategic policy input with hands-on programme delivery in a fast-paced, political environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Scope, develop and lead the delivery of programmes and projects related to equalities and social policy
Provide strategic policy advice, analysis and briefings for senior stakeholders, including the Mayor
Manage externally commissioned projects, suppliers and contract delivery
Build partnerships across public, private, civil society and community organisations to inform policy
Monitor legislative and policy developments affecting equalities and identify emerging issues
Represent our client at meetings, events, conferences and through media communication
Contribute to performance and risk reporting, ensuring programme targets are met
Champion equality, diversity and inclusive practices across all activities
Support cross-organisational working and multi-disciplinary project teams
What the client is looking for:
Expert knowledge of social policy, ideally within a London context
Proven project management experience with ability to deliver to time and budget
Experience working within political or multi-stakeholder environments
Strong analytical skills and ability to translate research into actionable policy
Excellent communication skills—written reports, presentations, stakeholder engagement
Experience managing partnerships and facilitating cross-sector collaboration
Ability to work flexibly, problem-solve and adapt to changing priorities
What the client offers:
Hybrid working based in central London
Opportunity to work on high-impact programmes shaping equality policy across London
Professional development within a political and policy-driven setting
Competitive hourly rate and full-time hours
How to Apply
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