Senior Commercial Policy Advisor
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | London/ Hybrid |
| Area | London, UK |
| Sector | Niche |
| Salary | £470 Per Day |
| Start Date | August 3rd, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Leanne Howlett |
| Job Ref | 7611-PSR1JP00104486 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | SC |
- Description
- The Client:
A government client is looking for a Senior Commercial Policy Advisor to join them on a 7 month contract. This position will be based in London.
Job Summary:
The primary focus of the role is to support a major analytical project. The successful candidate will work with evidence and research delivered by external contractors, interpreting findings and applying commercial policy expertise to identify and assess potential risks.
Key Responsibilities
• Review and analyse evidence produced by contractors.
• Apply commercial policy knowledge and stakeholder insight to identify supply chain and market risks.
• Undertake targeted research into specific risk areas.
• Develop draft proposals, recommendations, and policy options.
• Engage and collaborate with industry stakeholders.
• Lead workshops, including designing content and facilitating discussions.
• Gather feedback from stakeholders and incorporate this into revised proposals and draft outputs.
• Liaise regularly with senior leaders and key decision-makers.
Required Experience and Skills
• Strong supply chain experience, ideally involving complex supply networks and multiple suppliers.
• Ability to work with data, analyse findings, and draw evidence-based conclusions.
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• Experience managing external stakeholder engagement activities.
• Confidence in organising and delivering workshops and engagement events.
• Strong written communication skills, with most stakeholder engagement taking place via email.
• Excellent PowerPoint and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly.
• Comfortable facilitating in-person workshops and presenting to a range of audiences.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will combine analytical capability with strong stakeholder engagement skills. They will be comfortable translating complex research into practical recommendations, managing relationships with industry partners, and presenting findings to senior audiences.
An active SC clearance is required for this role. At a minimum, candidates must be eligible and willing to undergo security clearance. Due to the short-term nature of the contract and the urgency of the requirement, the client may prioritise applicants who already hold active SC clearance and meet all essential criteria.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
Disability Confident:
As a member of the disability confident scheme, the Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant:
As a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Client guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for any of the above, please notify us on your covering letter and your recruiter will confirm if the client is a member. We will then be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.
