Policy Adviser
Research, develop and advise on policies to guide legislative decisions.
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- What's it like to be a Policy Adviser?
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What's it like to be a Policy Adviser?
A Policy Adviser plays an essential role in the decision-making processes of businesses, not-for-profit organisations and governments. Their main responsibilities include researching, analysing, and interpreting complex data and then advising policymakers on potential implications of various policy options. Policy Advisers often conduct consultations with stakeholders and write reports, policy documents, and briefing notes. They need to stay up-to-date with current events, regulatory changes, and social trends to understand their potential impacts.
Tasks and duties
- Researching and understanding relevant legislation, regulations and industry practices.
- Analysing findings from research on specific policy areas and identifying key themes.
- Providing strategic advice to policymakers based on the analysis of research.
- Writing reports and briefing papers on policy issues to inform decision making.
- Developing and suggesting policy recommendations and strategies to implement them.
- Collaborating and liaising with various stakeholders to gauge feedback and perspectives on policy outcomes.
- Closely monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of policies and making necessary adjustments.
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Latest Policy Adviser reviews
Oct 2023
Would recommend but there are downsides
Reviewer's Qualification
Bachelor of Arts
Experience
1 – 4 years
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
Specialisation
Government & Defence
The good things
I elected to make a shift from political advocacy to policy work to get a better understanding of the agency policy process and sharpen my understanding of the machinery of government. I was also inte...
The challenges
Slower pace and salary restrictions meant that I was eventually looking for a new opportunity
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May 2024
Good stepping stone
Reviewer's Qualification
Bachelor of Law
Experience
1 – 4 years
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
Specialisation
Government & Defence
The good things
Depending on the team or sector, you could get a lot of administration work for different projects and not necessarily writing or reviewing policy. However, work life balance is good, flexible working...
The challenges
Set projects and budgets are subject to change because of the government’s changing priorities.
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