10 AI Policy Advisor jobs in London

Policy & Public Affairs Manager

Royal Entomological Society (RES)

London / Flexible (with some UK & international travel)

£38,745 pa + excellent benefits

Full-time (37 hours per week), Permanent

Do you want to put science at the heart of decision-making? The Royal Entomological Society (RES) is on an ambitious journey with their 2025–2028 strategy, and are looking for a Policy & Public Affairs Manager to help them become a go-to voice for insect science in the UK and beyond.

In this pivotal role, you’ll lead on policy development, craft evidence-based positions, and engage with decision-makers to ensure insect science informs government policy. From managing the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Pollinators and Invertebrates to drafting impactful consultation responses and building key relationships across Westminster and the devolved administrations, you’ll help amplify the voice of their members and research.

What you’ll do:

• Develop evidence-based policy positions & responses to consultations
• Engage with Ministers, Civil Servants & Parliamentarians across the UK
• Manage the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Pollinators & Invertebrates
• Lead the Society’s parliamentary events & stakeholder engagement
• Produce policy briefings, reports & newsletters to drive impact

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in policy development & public affairs, ideally within science or environment
• Strong understanding of UK political systems & influencing levers across all four nations
• Excellent written & verbal communication, able to engage diverse audiences
• Strategic thinker with strong relationship-building skills
• Experience working with All-Party Parliamentary Groups (desirable)

Why join the RES?

• Be part of a small, collaborative team with a big mission: to “enrich the world with insect science”
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays & loyalty leave)
• Generous pension, health benefits & cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible working & commitment to your development

If you’re passionate about policy, science, and making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out to for the full applicant pack.

Policy Advisor & Analyst

Location: London Bridge & Hybrid

Salary: ivo £36k per annum, dependent on experience.

Hours: 0900 - 1700 five days a week but willing to consider flexibility around those hours. 

Job type: Contract, Full time

About us

The UK Chamber of Shipping is the trade association and voice for the UK shipping industry, with over 200 members from across the maritime sector. We work with Government, Parliament, regulator, international organisations and stakeholders to champion and protect the UK shipping industry on behalf of our members and ensure it remains a global leader.

Established in 1878, the UK Chamber of Shipping is at the forefront of maritime policy development within a globally dynamic industry, working to create a safer, more efficient and greener landscape.

About the role

The successful candidate will provide support to the Policy Director responsible for oversight and management of three key sectors of UK Chamber membership, those being:

• The Offshore Panel, comprising operators working in support of oil and gas production, offshore renewable development and subsea support,
• The British Tugowners Association (BTA), comprising operators of harbour and terminal tugs providing critical national infrastructure for the safe movement of vessels into and out of the UK’s numerous ports and harbours, as well as vital firefighting and emergency response capability,
• The British Rig Owners’ Association (BROA), comprising operators of Mobile Offshore Units working globally with UK interests. These MOUs include mobile offshore drilling rigs, accommodation units and construction capabilities for the offshore renewables industry.

The successful candidate will also directly inform national statistics by undertaking key surveys on behalf of government departments, including:

• Quarterly and annual economic surveys of UK Chamber members for the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
• Seafarer employment surveys for the Department for Transport (DfT).

And support production of bespoke economic, market, and trade analysis, to ensure our policy positions are underpinned by robust data and evidence.

The role offers a unique opportunity to engage with stakeholders across industry and Government developing, conducting research, creating relationships and build networks.

The role will involve some national and occasionally international travel.

About You

This role is ideal for a proactive and intellectually curious individual, who is eager to build a career in policy and analysis. You will be a proactive team player with a keen eye for detail and the ability to turn complex data into compelling insights.

Responsibilities of the Policy Advisor

• Provide policy and statistical resource to the UK Chamber of Shipping, specifically working with the Offshore Panel, the British Tugowners Association (BTA), and British Rig Owners’ Association (BROA), covering the full spectrum of their work.
• Provide policy and administrative support to the Offshore Panel, BTA, and BROA, including the organisation of meetings, workshops, and events, preparation of agenda papers and minutes, responding to policy enquiries, and drafting consultation responses.
• Undertake quarterly and annual surveys of domestic and international revenues and expenditures of UK Chamber members on behalf of the Office for National Statistics (ONS), forming part of National Statistics.
• Conduct seafarer employment surveys of member companies and other groupings on behalf of the Department for Transport (DfT), comprising part of National Statistics.
• Carry out bespoke economic, market and trade analyses of the UK and global shipping industry to support Chamber objectives, working with colleagues across departments to ensure findings are reflected in policy and communications.
• Assist in wider policy projects and support as required across the Chamber.
• Collaborate with colleagues across policy, external affairs, events, and membership to deliver the Chamber’s strategic goals and operational plan.
• Support member engagement and retention by strengthening the Chamber’s role as the authoritative voice of the UK shipping industry.

Requirements of the Policy Advisor & Analyst

Essential

• A degree or equivalent as a minimum qualification.
• Strong analytical and statistical skills, with the ability to interpret and present complex economic data clearly.
• Good written and oral communication skills to explain findings to members and represent their interests effectively to government and other stakeholders.
• Ability to organise and manage meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, and draft consultation responses.

Desirable

• A degree in economics, statistics, shipping or maritime business.
• Postgraduate qualifications.
• Experience of working with Government, ONS, DfT or other regulatory/statistical bodies.
• Detailed knowledge of shipping, towage, or offshore industries.

Closing Date: 21 September 2025. Interviews week commencing 29 September 2025.

If you feel like you meet the above criteria for the Policy Advisor & Analyst, please apply now with your cover letter and CV.

Your cover letter must explain your suitability for this role, highlighting your analytical skills and your interest in the maritime sector.

The UK Chamber of Shipping is committed to equality and diversity in all aspects of our work.

Policy Advisor

Location: London Bridge

Salary: ivo £34k per annum, dependent on experience.

Hours: 0900 - 1700 five days a week but willing to consider flexibility around those hours. 

Job type: Contract, Full time

About us:

The UK Chamber of Shipping is the trade association and voice for the UK shipping industry, with over 200 members from across the maritime sector. We work with Government, Parliament, international organisations and others to champion and protect the UK shipping industry on behalf of our members.

We are looking for an individual to support the policy team at the UK Chamber of Shipping.

Responsibilities of the Policy Advisor:

To support the Environment team, Committee and Working Groups with engagement on environmental issues. The work involves identification of key policy areas for the Chamber to develop expertise and lobbying as well as coordination and production of responses to Government consultations. The role will support the development of policy updates, agendas, minutes and consultation circulars for Chamber members as well as provide support in organising meetings, workshops, and events. The role will also interact with government departments and other relevant agencies and organisations to represent the views of the members and influence them to develop or reform existing policy. There will be a need for flexibility to work with other Chamber policy directorates.

Requirements of the Policy Advisor:

Essential

·   Have a degree or equivalent as a minimum qualification. 

·   Have an understanding of the development, implementation, and enforcement of shipping environmental policies.

·   Have keen analytical skills and ability to read and interpret consultations and scientific papers.

·   Good written and oral communications in order both to explain regulatory developments to members and to represent their interests convincingly to Government and elsewhere.

Desirable

·   Degree in shipping or maritime business

·   Postgraduate qualifications

·   Experience of engaging with Government and other regulatory organisations

·   Detailed in-depth knowledge of relevant policy areas

Benefits:

• 26 days annual leave (opportunity to purchase more after successful completion of probation).
• Employer pension contributions.
• Hybrid working.
• Private healthcare.

Closing Date: 19 September 2025. Interviews week commencing 22 September 2025.

If you feel like you meet the above criteria for the Policy Advisor, please apply now with your cover letter and CV.

Policy Advisor

Location: London Bridge

Salary: ivo £34k per annum, dependent on experience.

Hours: 0900 - 1700 five days a week but willing to consider flexibility around those hours.

Job type: Contract, Full time

About us:

The UK Chamber of Shipping is the trade association and voice for the UK shipping industry, with over 200 members from across the maritime sector. We work with Government, Parliament, international organisations and others to champion and protect the UK shipping industry on behalf of our members.

We are looking for an individual to support the policy team at the UK Chamber of Shipping.

Responsibilities of the Policy Advisor:

To support the Environment team, Committee and Working Groups with engagement on environmental issues. The work involves identification of key policy areas for the Chamber to develop expertise and lobbying as well as coordination and production of responses to Government consultations. The role will support the development of policy updates, agendas, minutes and consultation circulars for Chamber members as well as provide support in organising meetings, workshops, and events. The role will also interact with government departments and other relevant agencies and organisations to represent the views of the members and influence them to develop or reform existing policy. There will be a need for flexibility to work with other Chamber policy directorates.

Requirements of the Policy Advisor:

Essential

· Have a degree or equivalent as a minimum qualification.

· Have an understanding of the development, implementation, and enforcement of shipping environmental policies.

· Have keen analytical skills and ability to read and interpret consultations and scientific papers.

· Good written and oral communications in order both to explain regulatory developments to members and to represent their interests convincingly to Government and elsewhere.

Desirable

· Degree in shipping or maritime business

· Postgraduate qualifications

· Experience of engaging with Government and other regulatory organisations

· Detailed in-depth knowledge of relevant policy areas

Benefits:

• 26 days annual leave (opportunity to purchase more after successful completion of probation).
• Employer pension contributions.
• Hybrid working.
• Private healthcare.

Closing Date: 19 September 2025. Interviews week commencing 22 September 2025.

If you feel like you meet the above criteria for the Policy Advisor, please apply now with your cover letter and CV.

Policy Advisor & Analyst

Location: London Bridge & Hybrid

Salary: ivo £36k per annum, dependent on experience.

Hours: 0900 - 1700 five days a week but willing to consider flexibility around those hours.

Job type: Contract, Full time

About us

The UK Chamber of Shipping is the trade association and voice for the UK shipping industry, with over 200 members from across the maritime sector. We work with Government, Parliament, regulator, international organisations and stakeholders to champion and protect the UK shipping industry on behalf of our members and ensure it remains a global leader.

Established in 1878, the UK Chamber of Shipping is at the forefront of maritime policy development within a globally dynamic industry, working to create a safer, more efficient and greener landscape.

About the role

The successful candidate will provide support to the Policy Director responsible for oversight and management of three key sectors of UK Chamber membership, those being:

• The Offshore Panel, comprising operators working in support of oil and gas production, offshore renewable development and subsea support,
• The British Tugowners Association (BTA), comprising operators of harbour and terminal tugs providing critical national infrastructure for the safe movement of vessels into and out of the UK’s numerous ports and harbours, as well as vital firefighting and emergency response capability,
• The British Rig Owners’ Association (BROA), comprising operators of Mobile Offshore Units working globally with UK interests. These MOUs include mobile offshore drilling rigs, accommodation units and construction capabilities for the offshore renewables industry.

The successful candidate will also directly inform national statistics by undertaking key surveys on behalf of government departments, including:

• Quarterly and annual economic surveys of UK Chamber members for the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
• Seafarer employment surveys for the Department for Transport (DfT).

And support production of bespoke economic, market, and trade analysis, to ensure our policy positions are underpinned by robust data and evidence.

The role offers a unique opportunity to engage with stakeholders across industry and Government developing, conducting research, creating relationships and build networks.

The role will involve some national and occasionally international travel.

About You

This role is ideal for a proactive and intellectually curious individual, who is eager to build a career in policy and analysis. You will be a proactive team player with a keen eye for detail and the ability to turn complex data into compelling insights.

Responsibilities of the Policy Advisor

• Provide policy and statistical resource to the UK Chamber of Shipping, specifically working with the Offshore Panel, the British Tugowners Association (BTA), and British Rig Owners’ Association (BROA), covering the full spectrum of their work.
• Provide policy and administrative support to the Offshore Panel, BTA, and BROA, including the organisation of meetings, workshops, and events, preparation of agenda papers and minutes, responding to policy enquiries, and drafting consultation responses.
• Undertake quarterly and annual surveys of domestic and international revenues and expenditures of UK Chamber members on behalf of the Office for National Statistics (ONS), forming part of National Statistics.
• Conduct seafarer employment surveys of member companies and other groupings on behalf of the Department for Transport (DfT), comprising part of National Statistics.
• Carry out bespoke economic, market and trade analyses of the UK and global shipping industry to support Chamber objectives, working with colleagues across departments to ensure findings are reflected in policy and communications.
• Assist in wider policy projects and support as required across the Chamber.
• Collaborate with colleagues across policy, external affairs, events, and membership to deliver the Chamber’s strategic goals and operational plan.
• Support member engagement and retention by strengthening the Chamber’s role as the authoritative voice of the UK shipping industry.

Requirements of the Policy Advisor & Analyst

Essential

• A degree or equivalent as a minimum qualification.
• Strong analytical and statistical skills, with the ability to interpret and present complex economic data clearly.
• Good written and oral communication skills to explain findings to members and represent their interests effectively to government and other stakeholders.
• Ability to organise and manage meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, and draft consultation responses.

Desirable

• A degree in economics, statistics, shipping or maritime business.
• Postgraduate qualifications.
• Experience of working with Government, ONS, DfT or other regulatory/statistical bodies.
• Detailed knowledge of shipping, towage, or offshore industries.

Closing Date: 21 September 2025. Interviews week commencing 29 September 2025.

If you feel like you meet the above criteria for the Policy Advisor & Analyst, please apply now with your cover letter and CV.

Your cover letter must explain your suitability for this role, highlighting your analytical skills and your interest in the maritime sector.

The UK Chamber of Shipping is committed to equality and diversity in all aspects of our work.

Our client a developing government funded organisation of just over 30 people, with a range of specialisms. Their legal guidance is independent and trusted by thousands but they want to go further.

That’s why they’re on an ambitious journey to become a digital-first organisation , expanding their reach and making their advice more accessible than ever before. This digital transformation will enable their expert legal advice to reach and help more people than ever before.

We’re looking for a HR contractor who is motivated by the opportunity to help them modernise how the organisation operates.

Location: Hybrid e.g. remote with 2 days a week

Contract Type: Fixed term (3-6 -Month FT Contract)

Salary : £55k pro rata

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on self starter HR Contractor to support an up 3-6 -month project focused on reviewing, updating, and implementing core people policies, processes, and HR documentation. The successful candidate will play a critical role in modernising and standardising our HR approach, ensuring clarity, compliance, and consistency across the organisation. .

Key Areas

• Overhaul staff-side policies, with a particular focus on all types of leave (e.g. annual, parental, compassionate, etc.)
• Review and establish a robust poor performance policy and process, aligned with best practice and legal compliance
• Update and overhaul the employee handbook to reflect current policies, tone, and organisational values
• Develop a comprehensive onboarding and induction pack for new starters
• Rationalise and standardise the language used in staff contracts to ensure clarity and consistency
• Set up and implement a company intranet, including populating it with relevant induction materials, policies and resources
• Design and launch a staff reward/recognition voucher scheme
• Provide generalist HR expertise and practical support across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and offboarding
• Support line managers with October mid year reviews and employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Review compliance with employment law and internal governance standards
• Review HR reporting and analytics to support strategic decision-making
• Review staff training offer and how this is structured, taken up and reported on

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience (5+ years) in HR consultancy, HR manager or specialist roles delivering similar projects
• Degree in HR, Business, or relevant, with CIPD Level 5 or Level 7 preferred
• Strong project management capability and delivery track record
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; adept at policy writing
• Technical literacy with intranet tools, HR systems, or document platforms
• Experience designing employee recognition or rewards schemes desirable
• Knowledge of IR35 framework (contracting compliance) beneficial PEEQ

Desirable

• Experience working in a range of sectors e.g. charity / nonprofit / public / private sector are relevant.
• Change management or organisational development knowledge