Policy Analyst – Education & Skills

Stonehaven Global Holdings (SHGH)

. Support project management and delivery across a busy portfolio of retained accounts and ongoing projects .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £31,000 - £34,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management and delivery, with a strong ability to conduct research and analysis on skills policy and related topics. Capable of producing clear and compelling written communication for various stakeholders, including senior clients.

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Project ManagementResearch AnalysisPolicy DevelopmentClient LiaisonWritten Communication

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Hard Skills

Desk ResearchPolicy AnalysisReport WritingBriefing DevelopmentPress Release Writing

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsProfessionalismCommunication Skills

Industry Keywords

Skills PolicyCharitiesFoundationsEducation ProvidersTraining Providers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support project management and delivery across a busy portfolio of retained accounts and ongoing projects
Keep up to date with emerging skills policy developments, trends and the media landscape
Work with teams across the business to ground research in client needs, skills policy and the political landscape
Conduct rapid desk research on specific policies, programmes and projects
Convey thoughtful analysis in clear, compelling prose for policy reports, briefings, press releases and comment articles
Liaise with senior clients professionally and in an organised manner
Develop an individual voice and profile on topics of interest
Work on varied skills-policy projects for charities, foundations, businesses, and education and training providers in the UK and internationally

Requirements

What you’ll need

Benefits

Comp & perks

5% pension contribution
25 days annual leave
Private healthcare
Hybrid working model with a mix of home and office working
Family-friendly working environment
Opportunities to develop skills and career
Direct contact with senior colleagues, clients and policymakers
Opportunities to lead high-profile work
Support from colleagues with deep and varied research, policy and political expertise