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Research Fellow in Public Policy and Value
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By joining the University of Lancashire, you’ll become part of a thriving community of talent that’s united by a shared vision – to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.
Our picturesque Westlakes Campus is based on the Westlakes Science and Technology Park in West Cumbria, just three miles from Whitehaven. Westlakes is a beautiful place to work. And when you’re not hard at work, you’ll have some of the country’s most beautiful and dramatic landscapes on your doorstep, just waiting to be explored – from the Lake District to the Solway Coast.
You’re within easy reach of the many restaurants, bars, supermarkets, high street stores and medical centres in nearby Whitehaven, which you can easily reach by public transport. Whitehaven also offers live music venues and a theatre. The nearby Lake District, England’s largest national park, offers endless opportunities for adventure, including hiking, watersports or just soaking up the breathtaking scenery.
About the role:
We are looking for a Research Fellow in Public Policy and Value who will work within an interdisciplinary team based at our Westlakes campus in West Cumbria. The post holder will be involved in the development and application of high impact outcome-orientated research, teaching, publication, and knowledge transfer, engaging with collaborating organisations in public, private and social sectors and disseminating at regional, national and international levels.
This is a unique opportunity to undertake a highly career-relevant job in a wider, applied setting and be centrally involved in the design and implementation of an integrated research, dissemination and knowledge transfer programme in public policy and value as a member of one of the UKs largest universities.
It has been created as part of a major investment Westlakes Research Limited, who are jointly developing an applied research initiative with University. Within this academic area the University’s connections with policy and practitioner organisations will embed the researcher in powerful networks and give privileged access to original data and a publication programme relevant to public policy and value.
About you:
You should have substantial experience of research in appropriate settings demonstrated by a record of involvement in and responsibility for research management and related activities on several research/evaluation-based projects. Experience should be reinforced by an awareness of current academic and policy debates associated with the subject area or in cognate fields. You should also have a PhD in a relevant discipline.
The successful applicant will possess excellent oral communication, academic writing and IT skills. A flexible and enthusiastic approach to work combined with an ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve work targets are also essential skills for success in these posts.
Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview.
This position is based full-time on site at the University’s campus on Westlakes Science and Technology Park near Whitehaven in West Cumberland. We would strongly recommend that any interested candidates visit the campus before application to fully appreciate the location and surroundings. Alternatively, an informal conversation regarding the working arrangements with Rick Wylie would be strongly encouraged.
What we can offer you:
Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.
We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.
The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.
Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.
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Marketing and Business Development Assistant (Real Estate + Public Policy)
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This business development assistant role sits within a highly reputed London-based law firm, offering the opportunity to build your experience at a very high level.
In this role, you will work very closely with a supportive senior business development manager who is an excellent mentor and has progressed their way to the firm. This is a great opportunity for a proactive graduate with some knowledge of the legal sector looking to go into a BD role.
Duties will include:
- Supporting the delivery of practice and marketing plans and campaigns
- Assist with the credentials capture process
- Lead the legal directory submissions and certain award submissions
- Compile client newsletters
This is a great opportunity for a junior BD assistant who is keen to work for a highly dynamic law firm.
The successful candidate should be a great communicator as they will speak with senior stakeholders, and they should be commercially driven.
Exposure to the legal sector is highly desirable.
Policy and Public Affairs Manager
Posted 3 days ago
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Policy and Public Affairs Manager
London/Hybrid with around 2-3 days per month in the office in London (Vauxhall) and willingness and flexibility to regularly attend meetings, events and briefings in London
Salary £44,000 per year
Full-time, 35 hours per week with flexible working
Permanent
Excellent benefits including generous leave allowance totalling 39 days (including bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year), pension contributions of 8% of annual salary, a cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme and other health and wellbeing benefits.
Charity People are delighted to be partnering with a national charity which empowers children, young people, and adults with the literacy skills they need to succeed, to recruit a Policy and Public Affairs Manager.
Literacy changes everything. It gives you the tools to get the most out of life, and the power to shape your future. It opens the door to the life you want. But low literacy is inextricably linked to poverty. Over the last 30 years, the charity has continued to work with people who need them the most, supporting schools, families and communities on a local and national level.
The Policy and Public Affairs Manager will work as part of a small policy team, with colleagues across the organisation, and internal and external stakeholders, to help shape Government policy on a range of issues relating to literacy and disadvantage.
Key responsibilities
* Monitor and analyse developments in public policy and manage public affairs activity in line with our organisational strategy
* Write succinct and influential reports , consultation responses, briefings, articles and web pages on policy issues for a range of audiences
* Organise policy-focused events including managing invite lists, event logistics and related communications and messaging, working with the media team where necessary
* Build and maintain relationships with Parliamentarians , policymakers, and partner organisations to influence literacy policy.
* Coordinate the activity of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Literacy , including engaging politicians and policymakers, organising meetings, maintaining appropriate paperwork and drafting policy briefings
* Manage the delivery of policy activity supported by our corporate partners , including coordinating meetings, providing updates and ensuring targets are met
* Advise programme teams on related policy activities and provide briefings
What we're looking for
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following essential skills and experience:
* Ability to understand and articulate academic research and policy papers
* Excellent writing skills, including drafting policy papers and briefings
* Experience of public affairs and managing policy activity
* Experience of working in a policy-related role (e.g., charity, civil service)
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following desirable criteria:
* Understanding of literacy / early years / education sector
* Understanding of local and/or national government structures and processes
* Experience of senior stakeholder management and partnership development, including cross-sector campaigns
* Intermediate quantitative skills (e.g., analysis of DfE datasets in Excel)
* Event management
The team are passionate about their mission and have a strong and positive working culture, based on shared values and respect. This role is primarily home-based, but you will need to be able to attend the office in London (Vauxhall) at least 2-3 times a month and be willing and able to attend meetings, events and briefings in London on a regular basis. Travel to and from London is not covered by expenses, therefore you will need to be based within easy access to London.
How to apply
If you would like to apply, please upload your CV using the link below in the first instance. Jen D'Souza from Charity People will be in touch with the full details about the job and how to apply. The deadline is 9am Wednesday 5 November . The first stage (online) interviews will take place on Wednesday 12 November, with second stage (in person) interviews on Tuesday 18 November.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Policy and Public Affairs Coordinator
Posted 7 days ago
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This is an exciting role in a unique organisation. Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world. We aim to build a vibrant and empowered student community with real influence in UCL and beyond, that enables students to enjoy their time at university; pursue their interests and passions; see the world in new ways; and develop the skills and experience to change the world for the better.
We are a registered charity employing over 100 career staff and 300 student staff, delivering a wide range of services and representative functions for UCL students. We have the widest portfolio of services of any student organisation in the country, managing UCL’s extracurricular programmes for sport, music, drama, dance, media, volunteering, academic societies and intercultural engagement; providing a wide range of fantastic social spaces; leading on student democracy and representation across UCL; and offering excellent student support services.
It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s groundbreaking new Student Life Strategy . This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.
We support hybrid working. Excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work. We will consider applications to work on a flexible and job share basis wherever possible
We are looking for a Policy and Public Affairs Coordinator to develop and support strategies that support our policy and national influencing capacity. This role will strengthen relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers, and ensure that students voices are heard on the issues that effect them.
The role is full and permanent. This role is based at our Bloomsbury campus with flexibility to work from home on a 40/60 basis (40% working from the office). We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible, and job share basis wherever possible.
Policy and Public Affairs Officer
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Policy and Public Affairs Officer
Professional Membership Body
Hybrid Working (Central London and Home)
Salary: £39,310 plus a generous benefits package
Full Time, Permanent
My client, a leading professional membership body based in Central London with over 19,000 members of all ages, stages or disciplines across the UK, is currently recruiting for a Policy and Public Affairs Officer
If you are a Policy or Public Affairs Officer, Advisor or Executive with experience in advocacy, research, writing, stakeholder engagement, and influencing government or regulatory policy in and around Westminster, parliament, political landscape within a membership or trade association working as part of a team we would love to hear from you.
The Role of Policy and Public Affairs Officer
We’re looking for someone to join our policy and public affairs team to develop the association’s policy on a range of issues, through engagement with members, and deliver joined-up campaigns for policy change across the UK.
We’re looking for an individual with excellent policy and public affairs skills, who is experienced in undertaking research and analysis. You will work on a number of interesting and complex issues, so you’ll need to be able to digest and condense a range of information and material. You will work closely with volunteers and external stakeholders, so excellent communication skills are essential.
To apply to this role of Policy and Public Affairs Officer please send your CV,
Due to the volume of applications we are only able to contact successful applicants. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days please deem your application as unsuccessful on this occasion.
Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. Membership Bespoke positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Membership Bespoke is the most experienced membership-focused recruitment firm in the UK, with 10+ years of experience delivering tailored permanent, temporary, interim, and Executive Search recruitment solutions to Trade Associations, Regulatory Bodies, Political Parties, and Professional Bodies.
Policy and Public Affairs Officer
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Policy and Public Affairs Officer
Professional Membership Body
Hybrid Working (Central London and Home)
Salary: £39,310 plus a generous benefits package
Full Time, Permanent
My client, a leading professional membership body based in Central London with over 19,000 members of all ages, stages or disciplines across the UK, is currently recruiting for a Policy and Public Affairs Officer
If you are a Policy or Public Affairs Officer, Advisor or Executive with experience in advocacy, research, writing, stakeholder engagement, and influencing government or regulatory policy in and around Westminster, parliament, political landscape within a membership or trade association working as part of a team we would love to hear from you.
The Role of Policy and Public Affairs Officer
We’re looking for someone to join our policy and public affairs team to develop the association’s policy on a range of issues, through engagement with members, and deliver joined-up campaigns for policy change across the UK.
We’re looking for an individual with excellent policy and public affairs skills, who is experienced in undertaking research and analysis. You will work on a number of interesting and complex issues, so you’ll need to be able to digest and condense a range of information and material. You will work closely with volunteers and external stakeholders, so excellent communication skills are essential.
To apply to this role of Policy and Public Affairs Officer please send your CV,
Due to the volume of applications we are only able to contact successful applicants. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days please deem your application as unsuccessful on this occasion.
Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. Membership Bespoke positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Membership Bespoke is the most experienced membership-focused recruitment firm in the UK, with 10+ years of experience delivering tailored permanent, temporary, interim, and Executive Search recruitment solutions to Trade Associations, Regulatory Bodies, Political Parties, and Professional Bodies.
Policy and Public Affairs Officer
Posted today
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Policy and Public Affairs Officer
Professional Membership Body
Hybrid Working (Central London and Home)
Salary: £39,310 plus a generous benefits package
Full Time, Permanent
My client, a leading professional membership body based in Central London with over 19,000 members of all ages, stages or disciplines across the UK, is currently recruiting for a Policy and Public Affairs Officer
If you are a Policy or Public Affairs Officer, Advisor or Executive with experience in advocacy, research, writing, stakeholder engagement, and influencing government or regulatory policy in and around Westminster, parliament, political landscape within a membership or trade association working as part of a team we would love to hear from you.
The Role of Policy and Public Affairs Officer
We’re looking for someone to join our policy and public affairs team to develop the association’s policy on a range of issues, through engagement with members, and deliver joined-up campaigns for policy change across the UK.
We’re looking for an individual with excellent policy and public affairs skills, who is experienced in undertaking research and analysis. You will work on a number of interesting and complex issues, so you’ll need to be able to digest and condense a range of information and material. You will work closely with volunteers and external stakeholders, so excellent communication skills are essential.
To apply to this role of Policy and Public Affairs Officer please send your CV,
Due to the volume of applications we are only able to contact successful applicants. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days please deem your application as unsuccessful on this occasion.
Membership Bespoke is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. Membership Bespoke positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Membership Bespoke is the most experienced membership-focused recruitment firm in the UK, with 10+ years of experience delivering tailored permanent, temporary, interim, and Executive Search recruitment solutions to Trade Associations, Regulatory Bodies, Political Parties, and Professional Bodies.
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Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer
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Senior Policy and Public Affairs Officer
Location: Wales (Remote or Hybrid options available)
Salary: £34,000 +
Hours: 35 per week (Flexible working hours)
Contract: Permanent
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Head of Policy and Public Affairs
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We're working exclusively with the The National Caravan Council (NCC) to recruit a strategic and proactive Head of Policy and Public Affairs, responsible for leading its engagement with government and industry stakeholders.
The NCC is the UK's leading trade association for the entire leisure vehicle and parks industry. Representing over 850 member outlets, the NCC spans every level of the supply c.
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Lecturer in Social Policy and Public Administration
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Lecturer in Social Policy and Public Administration (Fixed Term)
Role: Lecturer in Social Policy and Public Administration
Department: School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences
Grade: Academic Grade 7/8 (£41,086 - £56,567 per annum)
Responsible to: Head of School
Campus: Belfast
(Fixed-Term from 1st January 2026 until 31st December 2026 / Full-Time)
Job Purpose:
The postholder will contribute to a range of full-time and part-time undergraduate and postgraduate social policy and public administration programmes in the School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences, including the BSc (Hons) Social Policy, BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care Policy degrees and the Masters of Public Administration. The successful applicant will demonstrate an ability to develop, market and teach across a range of provision within the academic area where the post resides.
The School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education. You can read more about what this means at and on our University website The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.
Closing date: 29th September 2025 at 23.30
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