Advisor - Policy & Strategy; Secondment

Position: Advisor - Policy & Strategy (Secondment, Aug to Dec 2026)
## Advisor - Policy & Strategy (Secondment, Aug to Dec 2026)
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July 20, 2026 (10 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR100418
** Shape the Future with the National Wealth Fund
** At the National Wealth Fund, our mission is to swiftly and effectively mobilise trusted sector insights and investment expertise to unlock billions in private finance for projects across the United Kingdom. Providing £27.8bn of capital and an expanded mandate, we are ready to help the market invest with confidence, continue to drive forward the Government's growth ambitions.

We are looking for skilled and results oriented individuals who are motivated to help us build the National Wealth Fund into an industry-leading institution.
** Job Purpose
**** 6 Month Secondment Opportunity
**** Terms & Conditions
** Individuals would join the NWF on a 6 month secondment, remaining on their current terms and conditions. We will consider individuals on temporary promotion, however any period of temporary promotion would end on your return to your home department and would not be recognised as substantive.
Individuals applying would need their Line Manager’s and Department’s permission that they are able to join the NWF on secondment. It is important that you have agreement from your line manager and HR team to be released quickly.
** Leeds Base
** The NWF is headquartered in Leeds and most of our employees are Leeds based. As this role is a secondment, it is not expected that you would be based in Leeds full time if you do not live nearby. However, you will be expected to travel to and be based in the Leeds office 2 days a week, for which reasonable travel and subsistence expenses will be provided.

** Final date to receive applications:
** 19th July 2026. Early submission is encouraged, and applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Please submit a CV and covering letter.
** Interview Process:
** One stage interview process - Interviews to take place w/c 27th July.
** Role Purpose
** As a National Wealth Fund Policy Advisor, you will play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of our new strategy, this means:
* Mobilising finance, unlocking growth by investing £27.8bn to deliver against three new strategic ambitions: unlocking growth opportunities on the pathway to clean  energy; accelerating place-based investment across all four nations of the UK; and strengthening sovereign and strategic capabilities
* Delivering against our triple bottom line:
Supporting the Government's growth and clean energy missions, crowding in significant private capital over time, generating a return for the taxpayer

You will lead aspects of our sectoral policy work as the National Wealth Fund delivers against its strategy. You will own relationships with specific parts of government departments and key stakeholders to understand government policy in particular clean energy sectors and work alongside deal teams to support our investment pipeline including leading on policy due diligence on individual transactions.

The policy role will be part of our clean energy branch; the exact policy area and role will depend on business needs and the expertise of the individual and will be discussed with candidates at interview stage.

This role is temporary and will be offered to the successful candidate on a fixed term basis. Indicative dates are August 2026 – December 2026.
** Role Accountabilities
*** Build and maintain strong relationships with key public sector stakeholders (including government departments and devolved administrations), to understand and influence policy developments, to ensure NWF activity is effectively delivering government policy aims, and to support the most effective use of public funds to mobilise private investment.
* Work collaboratively with teams across the organisation, external stakeholders and government departments to develop and deliver a programme of investments in discrete sectors in support of the Government’s Industrial Strategy, clean energy and growth missions.
* Lead work on discrete cross-cutting policy issues as required,…