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Senior Policy Adviser
oliver.grant@example.org+44 20 7946 0187Edinburgh, Scotland
January 15, 2026
Ms. Harriet ColeDirector of PolicyCivic Futures InstituteEdinburgh, ScotlandRe: Application for Senior Policy Adviser
Dear Ms. Cole,
I am writing to apply for the Senior Policy Adviser position. For the past eight years, I have worked at the intersection of local government, public services, and evidence-led policy.
At the Scottish Local Partnership, I advise councils on practical service reform and lead research that brings frontline experience into national policy discussions. I would welcome the opportunity to help Civic Futures turn robust evidence into recommendations that communities can feel.
Thank you for considering my application. I would be pleased to discuss my experience and the institute’s current priorities.
Qualifications
- Co-authored a national framework adopted by 18 local authorities
- Led a cross-sector research program with 27 community partners
- Briefed parliamentary committees on public-service access and equity
Yours sincerely,
Oliver Grant
Senior Policy Adviser
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