32 Policy Analysts jobs in the United Kingdom

THE POSITION

Location: Hybrid – Bracknell Head Office

Company: Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) – Human Pharma (HP) Business

Department: Corporate Affairs

Are you ready to make a real impact in healthcare government affairs and policy? Join Boehringer Ingelheim as our Senior Government Affairs Manager, where your strategic insight and advocacy will help shape a favourable business environment across the UK & Ireland.

This is a high-profile role for a dynamic individual who thrives in navigating complexity across national government, and devolved nations. You’ll tailor Boehringer’s global policy frameworks to local needs, driving forward bold, high-impact Government Affairs programmes that ensure patients have access to our innovative medicines—today and tomorrow.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Be the Government Expert: Monitor and analyse political and legislative developments, providing strategic counsel to guide Boehringer’s business decisions

• Drive Advocacy Strategy: Lead the development and execution of policy positions and responses to government consultations, ensuring Boehringer’s voice is heard and respected

• Build Influence: Cultivate strong relationships with key UK and devolved elected and political stakeholders, enhancing Boehringer’s visibility and reputation in the life sciences sector

• Lead External Engagements: Represent Boehringer in trade associations, and parliamentary forums, including ABPI and All-Party Parliamentary Groups

• Be the Face of Boehringer: Lead outreach to politicians across England and devolved nations, acting as the primary point of contact

• Deliver with Precision: Manage the creation and approval of advocacy materials via Veeva, and oversee the Government Relations budget with agency support

WHAT YOU BRING

• A degree or equivalent professional experience

• Proven experience in the UK, Irish, devolved or EU political landscape

• A strong track record of government engagement and shaping policy environments through strategic advocacy

• Exceptional relationship-building skills with the ability to influence at all levels—existing parliamentary connections are a plus

• Outstanding communication skills—clear, concise, targeted and engaging

• A project management mindset with the ability to prioritise and deliver under pressure

• A collaborative spirit with the drive to work independently and as part of a unified team

• Experience managing external agencies and budgets

• Familiarity with Veeva (Promomats) is an advantage

WHY THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

Boehringer Ingelheim has been recognised as a Top Employer in the UK. Being certified as a Top Employer confirms our dedication to a better world of work, delivered through excellent HR policies and people practices. To learn more visit:

Our Company

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry’s top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,500 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths – and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after – as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you’ll be helping to transform lives for generations.

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Job Title: Associate Director - Government Affairs

Location: London / Hybrid

Salary : £60,000 - £74,000 per annum based upon experience plus discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

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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

Policy and Public Affairs Manager
£44,000 per year
Full-time, 35 hours per week
Permanent contract
Based in London / home and flexible working

Our client empowers people with the skills they need to succeed in life. They are now looking to for a Policy and Public Affairs Manager to join them on a full-time, permanent basis.

What youll be doing You will be part of a small policy team, working closely with.

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