https://jobs.co.uk/job/policy-lead-industrial-strategy-hays-specialist-recruitment-limited--de6c5d35-616c-447e-8fd3-d9ad6cc145aa RSS feed for Policy Lead - Industrial Strategy at Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited. en-gb Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:40:37 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/policy-lead-industrial-strategy-hays-specialist-recruitment-limited--de6c5d35-616c-447e-8fd3-d9ad6cc145aa https://jobs.co.uk/job/policy-lead-industrial-strategy-hays-specialist-recruitment-limited--de6c5d35-616c-447e-8fd3-d9ad6cc145aa Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:52:06 GMT Location: Leeds | Salary: 550.00-550.00 Daily | Type: Temporary | SummaryJob Title: Policy Lead - Industrial Strategy (Steel and Critical Minerals)Contract: Interim, full-timeStart: ASAPDuration: 2 months (initial)Rate: £550-£625/day (Inside IR35)Working Pattern: Full-timeHours/Leave: 7 hours per dayLocation: LeedsWorking Environment: Hybrid, 2 days per week (either 2 days in Leeds or 1 day in Leeds and 1 day in London)Closing Date: Sunday 16 AugustThe opportunityLead high-profile policy work across the steel and critical minerals sectors, supporting government priorities, economic growth and investment activity.Work closely with Whitehall departments, senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to shape policy development, monitor emerging issues and ensure alignment with ministerial priorities. The role sits at the intersection of government, industry and investment, making it ideal for candidates with strong central government policy experience.Strong stakeholder management, sound policy judgement and the ability to navigate complex and high-profile issues will be essential.Duties and responsibilitiesLead policy development across the steel and critical minerals sectors.Build and maintain strong relationships across central government, incl... Temporary