Principal Policy Officer - Equalities

Principal Policy Officer - Equalities (Equalities Lead)

• Location: London SE1
• Job Type: Interim, Hybrid (2-3 days per week in the office)
• Rate: £30.26 per hour PAYE
• Start Date: ASAP
• Contract End Date: until March 2027
• Hybrid Working: 2 to 3 days per week in the office

Join our client, a prestigious London Authority, as a Principal Policy Officer - Equalities to lead high-profile work addressing structural inequalities across London. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence policies that shape a fairer London, aligning with the Mayor's priorities on equality, inclusion, and social justice.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of equality policies, strategies, and programmes.
• Provide expert advice on the Equality Act, Public Sector Equality Duty, and wider equalities legislation.
• Support the delivery of the Mayor's Reducing Inequalities Mandate and wider social justice priorities.
• Oversee the development of Equality Impact Assessments, tools, resources, and guidance across the organisation.
• Advise senior stakeholders, including the Deputy Mayor, Mayoral advisers, and the Corporate Management Team.
• Lead significant policy programmes from concept through to delivery and evaluation.
• Build productive relationships with government, public sector organisations, community representatives, and strategic partners.
• Manage and develop a small team, providing leadership, performance management, and professional support.
• Monitor emerging legislation, policy developments, and evidence relating to equality and inclusion.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Substantial experience leading equality-focused policy work within a public sector environment.
• Expert knowledge of equality legislation, particularly the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED).
• Strong track record of developing and delivering successful policy, strategy, and programme initiatives.
• Experience influencing senior decision-makers and providing specialist policy advice within complex organisations.
• Proven experience managing and developing teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build credibility and influence across a wide range of audiences.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, combined with a practical focus on delivery and outcomes.
• Experience working within local government, central government, a regulator, public body, or similar organisation.

To apply for the Principal Policy Officer - Equalities position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience.