163 Localgovernment jobs in the United Kingdom

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 & 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.

RCGPNI Policy & Public Affairs Manager

Full time, 35 hours per week
Permanent
Grade DN, Salary £43,319.25 per annum
Location: Belfast (hybrid working - minimum 2 days per week in the office)
Closing date: 5.00pm, Friday 19 September 2025
Interview date: Thursday 02 October 2025

The Royal College of General Practitioners is the largest membership organisation solely for GPs in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1952, it has over 55,000 members who are committed to improving patient care, developing their own skills, and promoting general practice as a discipline. General practice is the largest branch of the medical profession. It provides some 1 million consultations for patients in the UK every working day and deals with 86% of the health problems experienced by the UK population.

RCGPNI is looking for a dynamic and committed Policy and Public Affairs Manager with experience of the fast-paced world of campaigns, policy and public relations and communications. The post holder will work with senior civil servants, politicians, the NI Assembly, Government, and key stakeholders to advance the College's key policy priorities and influence public policy in Northern Ireland. They will be responsible for RCGP policy development, campaign objectives, providing public affairs advice and support to RCGPNI Officers and the Head of NI.

Extensive experience in drafting press releases, coordinating responses to media requests, writing copy, and coordinating social media activity is essential, as well as producing written material (including briefing papers, reports, and summary documents) to inform and develop areas of policy for RCGP Northern Ireland.

As a confident individual with line management experience, educated to degree level or equivalent, with a good political understanding and an extensive knowledge of the key issues facing the healthcare system in Northern Ireland, the successful candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to quickly assimilate and analyse complex issues and be able to build strong internal and external relationships. The postholder will need to deal with a varied and demanding workload, meet tight deadlines, be flexible, self-motivated and have the ability to take the initiative.

A clean driving licence and access to transport as and when the role requires is essential.

The successful candidate will share our corporate values. In return, we offer a varied hybrid working environment, good benefits, and the opportunity to work with elected officers to lead on the public affairs, policy, public relations, and communications function of an influential national organisation.

Please download the Candidate Pack with the Job Description for the full list of responsibilities, as well as the knowledge, skills and experience required for the role.

For further information and an application form, click APPLY .

The Royal College of General Practitioners is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Building a sustainable future for general practice

About Us:
We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
How We Work:
At Proofpoint, you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity, guided by our BRAVE core values: Bold in how we dream and innovate, Responsive to feedback, challenges, and opportunities, Accountable for results and best-in-class outcomes, Visionary in future-focused problem-solving, Exceptional in execution and impact.
**Corporate Overview**
Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations' greatest assets and biggest risks: vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber-attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than 50% of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web.
We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That's why we're a leader in next-generation cybersecurity.
**The Role**
We are seeking a proactive, creative, and tenacious Named Account Manager to drive new cyber security business across Public Sector organisations in the UK. This role will demand interaction with large scale enterprises at the 'C' level, as well as with technical staff within the security and IT organisation.
You will manage a portfolio of Public Sector accounts, encompassing a mix of white-space and existing customers. Selling the full Proofpoint Platform, while leveraging all internal resources and our ecosystem of partners to enable continued growth of your account portfolio. In this role you will be able to expand the Proofpoint footprint, ensuring your customers are effectively protected from advanced threats and targeted attacks by our award-winning technology.
**Your day-to-day**
+ Establish strong business relationships at the executive level within Public Sector accounts above 2,500 users (cross-vertical focus)
+ Focus on both penetrating new accounts as well as expanding our presence with existing customers by introducing them to all our security, compliance and information protection platform.
+ Articulate and promote the company's value proposition and services to become a trusted advisor within your customer base
+ Work with internal resources, including aligned System Engineers to prepare account strategies and plans.
+ Collaborate with Systems Engineers to organise and deliver compelling and flawless product demonstrations
+ Partner with the channel ecosystem to gain access into new accounts
+ Deliver operational excellence, to include forecast accuracy and pipeline generation progression
+ Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Proofpoint's competitive positioning in the marketplace
**What you bring to the team**
+ Experienced technology sales professional, with a particular focus on SaaS value-based technologies. Experience within Cyber Security is an advantage.
+ Proven track record of over-achieving targets, net new logo achievements and capacity to leverage channel partnerships
+ Relentless attention to detail and never-give-up attitude with a high level of activity, i.e., customer and partner meetings emphasizing executive value selling (CISO, CIO, CMO, etc.)
+ Ability to establish business relationships at the executive level, and ability to become a trusted client advisor
+ Experience of closing complex opportunities in the range of $100k - $1m
+ Proficient user of formal sales playbook methodologies e.g. MEDDIC, Challenger, TAS, Command of the Message.
+ Growth mindset, willingness to be coached, and diligence to follow a proven sales process
+ Entrepreneurial self-starter with a consistent focus on account planning, pipeline generation and opportunity progression. You're strategic in approach, but always act with urgency.
+ Preferably you'll have experience of using Salesforce
**Why Proofpoint**
+ Supportive leadership; an inclusive and employee centric culture
+ Award winning and market leading technology
+ We invest in our sales teams, through world-class leadership & enablement programs
**Why Proofpoint**
Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success. We're a customer-focused and driven-to-win organisation with leading-edge products. We are an inclusive, diverse, multinational company that believes in culture fit, but more importantly 'culture-add', and we strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply.
We believe in hiring the best and the brightest to help cultivate our culture of collaboration and appreciation. Apply today and explore your future at Proofpoint! #LifeAtProofpoint
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Why Proofpoint? At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you'll love working with us:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits
- Learning & Development: We are committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering a range of programs including leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities to help employees reach their full potential.
- Flexible work environment: (Remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours, etc.).
- Annual wellness and community outreach days
- Always on recognition for your contributions
- Global collaboration and networking opportunities
Our Culture:
Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to . How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here . We can't wait to hear from you!
Proofpoint has been honored with six Best Places to Work Awards in 2024 by workplace culture leader Comparably, including Best Company Career Growth, Best Company Outlook, Best Global Culture, Best Engineering Teams, Best Sales Teams, and Best HR Teams.
We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.
Our BRAVE Values:
At Proofpoint, we are BRAVE in everything we do, and our values aren't just words-they shape how we work, collaborate, and grow.
We seek people who are bold enough to challenge the status quo, responsive in the face of ever-evolving threats, and accountable for delivering real impact.
We value those with a visionary mindset who anticipate what's next and push cybersecurity forward, and we celebrate exceptional execution that ensures we continue to defend data and protect people.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Find your network, your allies, and your biggest fans. We know that work is simply better when you're surrounded by people who inspire you-who share ideas, cheer you on, and genuinely want to see you succeed. That's why we offer social circles, sponsored networks, and connection points across teams and time zones-to help you find your people, build your community, and thrive together.
This isn't just a job-it's a mission to protect people and defend data in a world that never slows down. We're building the future of human-centric cybersecurity, and that future belongs to all of us. We take ownership, move fast, and hold ourselves accountable-because that's what it takes to stay ahead. And we do it together, winning as one.
Be empowered to reach your full potential through meaningful challenges and personalized support-designed around you and your goals. Whether you're growing as a leader or leveling up from great to exceptional as an individual contributor, we're here to help you get there.
Proofpoint is an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Description

You will be responsible for Sales Operations, Business Intelligence, and Business financial analysis within the Worldwide Public Sector Sales Operations organization. This is a pivotal role that enables you to have significant business impact through your direct involvement in customer financial modeling, reporting, forecasting, data quality and operations support.



You will assist in the formalization of the financial and business reporting for the Partners vertical within the Worldwide Public Sector. You will be establishing driving sales insights through operational metrics, and reports to support the rapid growth of the AWS public sector business.



You will work in collaboration and coordination with Business Operations Leaders, Sales Directors, account and service teams, corporate finance. You will work with legal and compliance teams to ensure full compliance of government and Amazon policies, as well as evaluation and recommendation of new ways of conducting business that can help accelerate growth.



You should have the ability to think strategically, act effectively, and display strong analytical and critical thinking skills. You should be able to build strong cross-group working relationships and demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.



Key job responsibilities

- Lead projects, programs and/or initiatives that improve sales productivity, increase operational efficiency, and/or establishes new processes needed by the partner business

- Lead the development and tracking of metrics for new strategic programs. Conduct analysis to identify trends and share finding with business leaders

- Manage all aspects of Worldwide Public Sector financial reporting and analysis for a Business vertical ensuring timeliness, completeness and accuracy of reporting

- Develop metrics and reports to manage sales pipeline, billed revenue and quota attainment

- Coordinate with corporate teams to influence roadmap for enhanced business intelligence and CRM tools to support the business

- Work with territory planning, segmentation & quota development

- Assist in the creation and management of sales compensation plans, headcount tracking, and management

- Identify reporting issues, gaps in processes, and

drive timely resolution

- Lead work streams aimed at automation and enhancement for the public sector partner team.

- Help WWPS Operations balance short term tactical goals with long term strategies



About the team

About AWS



Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasnu2019t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, donu2019t let it stop you from applying.



Why AWS?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worldu2019s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating u2014 thatu2019s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.



Inclusive Team Culture



AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.



Mentorship & Career Growth

Weu2019re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earthu2019s Best Employer. Thatu2019s why youu2019ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.



Work/Life Balance



We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, thereu2019s nothing we canu2019t achieve.

Basic Qualifications

- BS/BA degree or equivalent experience

- Considerable experience in the areas of finance, business management and/or sales operations in mid-to-large scale global Sales Organization

- Considerable experience with the development and implementation of systems, processes and tools utilized for CRM, variable compensation, revenue reporting, and forecasting

- Considerable experience using BI tools, CRM software, and Excel

- Existing Security Clearance desirable. Due to the nature of the role, and the need to be able to complete security clearance, this role is open to UK nationals only.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working within a high-growth, technology company would be beneficial



- Experience using Tableau/Excel

- MBA with concentration in Business or Finance

- Self-motivated, action-oriented, multi-tasking individual with a great sense of urgency and follow-through

- Ability to conduct sophisticated and creative analysis of complex data and translate the results into actionable deliverables, messages, and presentations

- Strong verbal and written communications skills as well as the ability to work effectively across internal and external organizations.

- Motivated self-starter who is proactive and action-oriented

- Able to operate successfully in a lean, fast-paced organization that can scale quickly



Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.



Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.



Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region youu2019re applying in isnu2019t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Description

You will be responsible for Sales Operations, Business Intelligence, and Business financial analysis within the Worldwide Public Sector Sales Operations organization. This is a pivotal role that enables you to have significant business impact through your direct involvement in customer financial modeling, reporting, forecasting, data quality and operations support.



You will assist in the formalization of the financial and business reporting for the Partners vertical within the Worldwide Public Sector. You will be establishing driving sales insights through operational metrics, and reports to support the rapid growth of the AWS public sector business.



You will work in collaboration and coordination with Business Operations Leaders, Sales Directors, account and service teams, corporate finance. You will work with legal and compliance teams to ensure full compliance of government and Amazon policies, as well as evaluation and recommendation of new ways of conducting business that can help accelerate growth.



You should have the ability to think strategically, act effectively, and display strong analytical and critical thinking skills. You should be able to build strong cross-group working relationships and demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.



Key job responsibilities

- Lead projects, programs and/or initiatives that improve sales productivity, increase operational efficiency, and/or establishes new processes needed by the partner business

- Lead the development and tracking of metrics for new strategic programs. Conduct analysis to identify trends and share finding with business leaders

- Manage all aspects of Worldwide Public Sector financial reporting and analysis for a Business vertical ensuring timeliness, completeness and accuracy of reporting

- Develop metrics and reports to manage sales pipeline, billed revenue and quota attainment

- Coordinate with corporate teams to influence roadmap for enhanced business intelligence and CRM tools to support the business

- Work with territory planning, segmentation & quota development

- Assist in the creation and management of sales compensation plans, headcount tracking, and management

- Identify reporting issues, gaps in processes, and

drive timely resolution

- Lead work streams aimed at automation and enhancement for the public sector partner team.

- Help WWPS Operations balance short term tactical goals with long term strategies



About the team

About AWS



Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasnu2019t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, donu2019t let it stop you from applying.



Why AWS?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worldu2019s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating u2014 thatu2019s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.



Inclusive Team Culture



AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.



Mentorship & Career Growth

Weu2019re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earthu2019s Best Employer. Thatu2019s why youu2019ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.



Work/Life Balance



We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, thereu2019s nothing we canu2019t achieve.

Basic Qualifications

- BS/BA degree or equivalent experience

- Considerable experience in the areas of finance, business management and/or sales operations in mid-to-large scale global Sales Organization

- Considerable experience with the development and implementation of systems, processes and tools utilized for CRM, variable compensation, revenue reporting, and forecasting

- Considerable experience using BI tools, CRM software, and Excel

- Existing Security Clearance desirable. Due to the nature of the role, and the need to be able to complete security clearance, this role is open to UK nationals only.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working within a high-growth, technology company would be beneficial



- Experience using Tableau/Excel

- MBA with concentration in Business or Finance

- Self-motivated, action-oriented, multi-tasking individual with a great sense of urgency and follow-through

- Ability to conduct sophisticated and creative analysis of complex data and translate the results into actionable deliverables, messages, and presentations

- Strong verbal and written communications skills as well as the ability to work effectively across internal and external organizations.

- Motivated self-starter who is proactive and action-oriented

- Able to operate successfully in a lean, fast-paced organization that can scale quickly



Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.



Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.



Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region youu2019re applying in isnu2019t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.