73 Policy Research jobs in the United Kingdom

Are you passionate about enabling high-quality, ethical research through robust policy frameworks?

The University of Bath is seeking to recruit two Research Policy Managers to join our Research Governance and Compliance team. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and implement institutional research policies that uphold legal, ethical, and regulatory standards.

As Research Policy Manager, you will:

• Develop and implement research policies and procedures at institutional level.
• Provide clear guidance to researchers on external legislation affecting research (eg Human Tissue Act).
• Conduct in-depth analysis to inform evidence-based policy development.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders across the University to embed best practices.
• Lead communications strategies around research governance and integrity.
• Support training and engagement activities to ensure policy understanding and compliance.

You’ll be joining a dynamic and supportive team dedicated to enabling excellent and ethical research. The Research Governance and Compliance team provides expert guidance and oversight across a wide range of areas including:

• Ethical review processes
• Research integrity and misconduct investigations
• Trusted Research and export controls
• Training and support for researchers
• Strategic policy development and compliance monitoring

Meet the team and learn more about our work: Research Governance and Compliance at Bath .

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Proven experience in policy development, ideally within research management or a similarly complex regulatory environment.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and present it clearly.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the confidence to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A collaborative mindset and a genuine enthusiasm for being part of a supportive, high-performing team.
• A proactive, self-starting approach—comfortable working independently, managing multiple priorities, and driving forward initiatives.
• A commitment to ethical standards, equality, and inclusive working practices.
• Familiarity with research compliance and governance frameworks

A postgraduate qualification and experience in collaborative or cross-institutional initiatives are desirable.

This is a full-time role, working 36.5 hours per week, for a fixed-term period of 2 years.

We support hybrid working, with an expectation of 2–3 days per week on campus. Flexibility is required during peak periods, and occasional attendance may be requested for meetings or events.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Filipa Vance, Head of Research Governance and Compliance at .

The University of Bath is a leading UK institution known for its research excellence. You’ll be part of a professional service team committed to supporting researchers and safeguarding the integrity of our research environment.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader ; autism friendly university , committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff .

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us X and LinkedIn .

Closing Date: 06 Oct 2025

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £38,784 to £46,049

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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• We are looking for an Index & Scoring Analyst to support our bespoke scoring and indices work, including Country Risk Scores, CRIM, and Human Rights Scores.
li>The role involves calculating indices, interpreting data, and producing analytical reports.
• You will collaborate with economists and analysts to align research and ensure methodology adherence.
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• EViews, R, or Python experience preferred.