96 Policy Officer jobs in the United Kingdom

Murray McIntosh is delighted to have partnered with Enginuity, the UK's leading skills charity for engineering and manufacturing, in their search for a Policy Officer.

Enginuity works at the intersection of data, policy, and skills development, investing over 2 million annually to tackle barriers to entry and progression in the sector - particularly for underrepresented and disadvantaged groups.

This Policy Officer appointment offers a rare opportunity to support an influential policy and public affairs function within a mission-driven organisation, helping to shape the future of the UK's industrial skills landscape.

The successful candidate will be joining a growing, forward-looking policy team at a formative moment, with the opportunity to help shape its direction and culture from the ground up.
A key focus for the team in the coming months will be the launch of Enginuity's National Policy Centre - a collaborative space for beneficiaries and stakeholders in the small and medium enterprise market. This high-profile project offers an exciting prospect for new postholders to play a meaningful role in its development and delivery.

The Role

Reporting to the Policy Manager - Four Nations, the Policy Officer will support Enginuity's growing public affairs and advocacy function, looking at skills across all the UK nations. The role will involve political monitoring, policy research, stakeholder mapping, and drafting briefings and updates that influence policy debates and enhance Enginuity's national profile.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring legislation, consultations, and parliamentary activity across the UK and devolved governments.
• Producing monthly policy updates and insight briefings for both internal teams and external partners.
• Supporting responses to key policy developments and government programmes relating to engineering, manufacturing, and skills.
• Conducting stakeholder mapping and relationship tracking, including parliamentarians and government officials.
• Assisting with external engagement, including APPGs, roundtables, conferences, and official meetings.
• Drafting policy materials, briefings, and communications for a range of audiences and channels.
• Providing logistical and secretariat support for internal and external policy-related meetings.
• Supporting delivery of projects and events, including international policy exchanges, campaigns, and research.

Candidate Profile

This role will suit a graduate or early-career professional looking to build experience in policy, advocacy, or public affairs within a high-impact and values-led organisation. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A degree in public policy, political science, economics, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to grasp new topics quickly.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A collaborative mindset and confidence engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
• A passion for education, skills, and making a difference in UK industry.

Experience in policy monitoring, stakeholder engagement, or working within the skills, education, or industrial sectors is desirable but not essential.

Why Join Enginuity?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing policy team and contribute to meaningful change in the UK's engineering and manufacturing workforce. At Enginuity, you'll:

• Be part of a mission-led organisation making a national impact.
• Gain exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-sector policy engagement.
• Develop your career in public policy within a supportive and ambitious environment.
• Be part of a flexible, employee-centric culture, with strong commitment to an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace.

Application deadline:
Please apply with a copy of your CV and brief summary demonstrating your motivation and suitability for the role.

Full right to work in the UK is required. Unfortunately, sponsorship cannot be offered, and support for relocation isn't possible.

Enginuity operates on a remote basis, with whole team meetings arranged on a quarterly basis. There may be some additional UK wide travel for events and stakeholder engagement.

Murray McIntosh is proud to be an equal opportunities employer on behalf of their clients. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.

Murray McIntosh is a specialist Policy, Public Affairs, Strategic Communications and Economics recruitment consultancy, recruiting positions at all levels and across all sectors. Our team boasts over 20 years of experience in this space, with expertise spanning all manner of industry and subject.

Murray McIntosh is delighted to have partnered with Enginuity, the UK's leading skills charity for engineering and manufacturing, in their search for a Policy Officer.

Enginuity works at the intersection of data, policy, and skills development, investing over 2 million annually to tackle barriers to entry and progression in the sector - particularly for underrepresented and disadvantaged groups.

This Policy Officer appointment offers a rare opportunity to support an influential policy and public affairs function within a mission-driven organisation, helping to shape the future of the UK's industrial skills landscape.

The successful candidate will be joining a growing, forward-looking policy team at a formative moment, with the opportunity to help shape its direction and culture from the ground up.
A key focus for the team in the coming months will be the launch of Enginuity's National Policy Centre - a collaborative space for beneficiaries and stakeholders in the small and medium enterprise market. This high-profile project offers an exciting prospect for new postholders to play a meaningful role in its development and delivery.

The Role

Reporting to the Policy Manager - Four Nations, the Policy Officer will support Enginuity's growing public affairs and advocacy function, looking at skills across all the UK nations. The role will involve political monitoring, policy research, stakeholder mapping, and drafting briefings and updates that influence policy debates and enhance Enginuity's national profile.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring legislation, consultations, and parliamentary activity across the UK and devolved governments.
• Producing monthly policy updates and insight briefings for both internal teams and external partners.
• Supporting responses to key policy developments and government programmes relating to engineering, manufacturing, and skills.
• Conducting stakeholder mapping and relationship tracking, including parliamentarians and government officials.
• Assisting with external engagement, including APPGs, roundtables, conferences, and official meetings.
• Drafting policy materials, briefings, and communications for a range of audiences and channels.
• Providing logistical and secretariat support for internal and external policy-related meetings.
• Supporting delivery of projects and events, including international policy exchanges, campaigns, and research.

Candidate Profile

This role will suit a graduate or early-career professional looking to build experience in policy, advocacy, or public affairs within a high-impact and values-led organisation. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A degree in public policy, political science, economics, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to grasp new topics quickly.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A collaborative mindset and confidence engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
• A passion for education, skills, and making a difference in UK industry.

Experience in policy monitoring, stakeholder engagement, or working within the skills, education, or industrial sectors is desirable but not essential.

Why Join Enginuity?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing policy team and contribute to meaningful change in the UK's engineering and manufacturing workforce. At Enginuity, you'll:

• Be part of a mission-led organisation making a national impact.
• Gain exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-sector policy engagement.
• Develop your career in public policy within a supportive and ambitious environment.
• Be part of a flexible, employee-centric culture, with strong commitment to an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace.

Application deadline: 23:59, 11th September

Please apply with a copy of your CV and brief summary demonstrating your motivation and suitability for the role.

Full right to work in the UK is required. Unfortunately, sponsorship cannot be offered, and support for relocation isn't possible.

Enginuity operates on a remote basis, with whole team meetings arranged on a quarterly basis. There may be some additional UK wide travel for events and stakeholder engagement.

Murray McIntosh is proud to be an equal opportunities employer on behalf of their clients. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.

Murray McIntosh is a specialist Policy, Public Affairs, Strategic Communications and Economics recruitment consultancy, recruiting positions at all levels and across all sectors. Our team boasts over 20 years of experience in this space, with expertise spanning all manner of industry and subject.

Murray McIntosh is delighted to have partnered with Enginuity, the UK's leading skills charity for engineering and manufacturing, in their search for a Policy Officer.

Enginuity works at the intersection of data, policy, and skills development, investing over 2 million annually to tackle barriers to entry and progression in the sector - particularly for underrepresented and disadvantaged groups.

This Policy Officer appointment offers a rare opportunity to support an influential policy and public affairs function within a mission-driven organisation, helping to shape the future of the UK's industrial skills landscape.

The successful candidate will be joining a growing, forward-looking policy team at a formative moment, with the opportunity to help shape its direction and culture from the ground up.
A key focus for the team in the coming months will be the launch of Enginuity's National Policy Centre - a collaborative space for beneficiaries and stakeholders in the small and medium enterprise market. This high-profile project offers an exciting prospect for new postholders to play a meaningful role in its development and delivery.

The Role

Reporting to the Policy Manager - Four Nations, the Policy Officer will support Enginuity's growing public affairs and advocacy function, looking at skills across all the UK nations. The role will involve political monitoring, policy research, stakeholder mapping, and drafting briefings and updates that influence policy debates and enhance Enginuity's national profile.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring legislation, consultations, and parliamentary activity across the UK and devolved governments.
• Producing monthly policy updates and insight briefings for both internal teams and external partners.
• Supporting responses to key policy developments and government programmes relating to engineering, manufacturing, and skills.
• Conducting stakeholder mapping and relationship tracking, including parliamentarians and government officials.
• Assisting with external engagement, including APPGs, roundtables, conferences, and official meetings.
• Drafting policy materials, briefings, and communications for a range of audiences and channels.
• Providing logistical and secretariat support for internal and external policy-related meetings.
• Supporting delivery of projects and events, including international policy exchanges, campaigns, and research.

Candidate Profile

This role will suit a graduate or early-career professional looking to build experience in policy, advocacy, or public affairs within a high-impact and values-led organisation. The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A degree in public policy, political science, economics, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to grasp new topics quickly.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A collaborative mindset and confidence engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
• A passion for education, skills, and making a difference in UK industry.

Experience in policy monitoring, stakeholder engagement, or working within the skills, education, or industrial sectors is desirable but not essential.

Why Join Enginuity?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing policy team and contribute to meaningful change in the UK's engineering and manufacturing workforce. At Enginuity, you'll:

• Be part of a mission-led organisation making a national impact.
• Gain exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-sector policy engagement.
• Develop your career in public policy within a supportive and ambitious environment.
• Be part of a flexible, employee-centric culture, with strong commitment to an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace.

Application deadline:
Please apply with a copy of your CV and brief summary demonstrating your motivation and suitability for the role.

Full right to work in the UK is required. Unfortunately, sponsorship cannot be offered, and support for relocation isn't possible.

Enginuity operates on a remote basis, with whole team meetings arranged on a quarterly basis. There may be some additional UK wide travel for events and stakeholder engagement.

Murray McIntosh is proud to be an equal opportunities employer on behalf of their clients. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.

Murray McIntosh is a specialist Policy, Public Affairs, Strategic Communications and Economics recruitment consultancy, recruiting positions at all levels and across all sectors. Our team boasts over 20 years of experience in this space, with expertise spanning all manner of industry and subject.

Murray McIntosh is delighted to have partnered with the UK's leading skills charity for engineering and manufacturing, in their search for a Policy Officer.

This organisation works at the intersection of data, policy, and skills development, investing over £2 million annually to tackle barriers to entry and progression in the sector - particularly for underrepresented and disadvantaged groups.

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Senior Planning Policy Officer
Midlands
£45-50 per hour guide

Initial 3 Month Contract - However it is expected for this role to extend for up to 12 months.

Job Ref - 61013
 
Carrington West is pleased to be supporting a Local Authority in the Midlands with the appointment of an experienced Senior Planning Policy Officer on an interim basis.
 
A full JD can be provided however my client has highlighted two important sectors from it that would be beneficial of candidates had experience of:
·Providing guidance and support for communities considering or preparing neighbourhood plans.
·Maintain databases and monitoring systems. Analysing evidence and drawing out trends, patterns and characteristics for both the unitary area as a whole and specified places in need of policy development.

To be eligible to apply for this role, you need to be an experience Town Planner, with experience in a Planning Policy department within a Local Planning Authority.

 Please call Jake Herrington on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email our planning team if you are short of time to chat:
(url removed)

Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.
 

Senior Policy Officer

I am currently working with a Local Authority in the West Midlands who are looking for a Senior Policy Officer.

About The Role

I am working with a Local Authority in the West Midlands to assist in finding the right candidate to go in and hit the ground running in working in a busy Local Plan team.

This role offers hybrid working, with office presence very flexible.

About The Candidate

The ideal candidate will be RTPI registered or on their way to accreditation and have extensive experience working on Local Plans.

When

The client is looking to interview and appoint someone as soon as possible.

Interested?

If you are interested in Town Planning positions at other levels of seniority or you do not feel this role is for you but still would like to speak about other roles, please do make contact.

Senior Planning Policy Officer
Midlands
£45-50 per hour guide

Initial 3 Month Contract - However it is expected for this role to extend for up to 12 months.

Job Ref - 61013
 
Carrington West is pleased to be supporting a Local Authority in the Midlands with the appointment of an experienced Senior Planning Policy Officer on an interim basis.
 
A full JD can be provided however my client has highlighted two important sectors from it that would be beneficial of candidates had experience of:
·Providing guidance and support for communities considering or preparing neighbourhood plans.
·Maintain databases and monitoring systems. Analysing evidence and drawing out trends, patterns and characteristics for both the unitary area as a whole and specified places in need of policy development.

To be eligible to apply for this role, you need to be an experience Town Planner, with experience in a Planning Policy department within a Local Planning Authority.

 Please call Jake Herrington on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on this role, or email our planning team if you are short of time to chat:
(url removed)

Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.
 

Senior Policy Officer

I am currently working with a Local Authority in the West Midlands who are looking for a Senior Policy Officer.

About The Role

I am working with a Local Authority in the West Midlands to assist in finding the right candidate to go in and hit the ground running in working in a busy Local Plan team.

This role offers hybrid working, with office presence very flexible.

About The Candidate

The ideal candidate will be RTPI registered or on their way to accreditation and have extensive experience working on Local Plans.

When

The client is looking to interview and appoint someone as soon as possible.

Interested?

If you are interested in Town Planning positions at other levels of seniority or you do not feel this role is for you but still would like to speak about other roles, please do make contact.

Salary: starting from £35,666 + Benefits (possible to increase salary via incremental steps in the first 12 months)

Role duration: Permanent. Offered as full time.

Summary purpose - what you will be achieving. 

People, workforce and culture are critical to the future of UK health research, which is why supporting the next generation of researchers to reach their full potential is one of the Academy’s five strategic priorities. The Careers Policy Officer will play an important role in delivering this priority as a key member of the Academy’s Science Base and Careers Policy team.   

You’ll have a real opportunity to make a difference, working with a range of colleagues within the Academy as well as external stakeholders like research leaders in academia, the NHS and industry to broaden the range of people and disciplines engaged in biomedical and health research through provision of clear, effective and attractive career pathways.  

We are looking for somebody who is committed to improving health for all supported by the best research and evidence, has strong analytical skills, the ability to summarise complex information, and thrives on working with others to produce high quality outputs. You’ll normally have a degree or similar qualification or equivalent work experience in a relevant area. Experience working on research careers/career development, and knowledge of research policy issues would be advantageous. We will prioritise applicants with relevant work experience.  We welcome applications from people with a variety of professional backgrounds.  

Closing date for completed applications is noon, Monday, 12 August 2024.

Interviews will likely be held online the w/c 19 August 2024.

Requirements

About the role – what you will be doing. 

• Working with funders, employers and other stakeholders to implement the recommendations from the Academy’s recent report on “Future-proofing UK Health Research : a people-centred, coordinated approach”. 
• Supporting the organisation and delivery of policy workshops, roundtable discussions and occasionally conferences. This will involve developing agendas and identifying relevant stakeholders, organising event logistics, and preparing the necessary supporting materials and drafting of meeting reports and their dissemination. 
• Supporting the Academy’s Honorary Officers; Fellows; and senior staff in their meetings with key decision-makers and external stakeholders through the production of briefings and meeting notes.  
• Maintaining an excellent understanding of the policy landscape by monitoring developments and key policy issues. This will be informed by working closely with Academy Fellows, researchers we fund and members of the both the Policy and Careers team.  
• Sustaining an effective personal network of contacts across research funders, Royal Colleges, universities and the NHS to inform and promote the Academy’s work. 
• Developing and enhancing the evidence base which underpins our Careers policy work. 
• Working with colleagues across the wider Careers team to inform the Academy’s own career support activities, ensuring that they reflect best-practice in support for health researchers.  
• Occasional line management and supervision of Policy Interns (PhD students on a 3-month paid policy internship).  
• Supporting the Academy’s other Science Base and Careers Policy activities, as well as activities across the Academy. 

About you – what you bring to the role.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills  
• Strong analytic skills and experience of collating evidence from different sources  
• Attention to detail  
• Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel with support from the Head of Science Base and Careers Policy  
• Knowledge of the UK research landscape (desirable) 
• Running successful events  
• Able to build and maintain effective relationships with key internal and external contacts  
• Able to harness the benefits of working in teams, including across different departments and organisations  
• Good IT, literacy and numeracy skills  
• Able to travel around the UK (desirable) 

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Benefits

• Salary progression framework 
• Hybrid and agile working 
• 29 days annual leave including Christmas closure dates, plus