19 Public Affairs jobs in the United Kingdom

OPPORTUNITY SNAPSHOT

I’m working on a brilliant opportunity with an award-winning planning-led SME consultancy, working in a funky Central London office with a close-knit and ambitious team.

THE HEADLINES:

Title: Public Affairs Manager (Associate)

Experience required: 3+ years’ experience

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (dependent on experience)

Location: Central London

Type of Company: Built Environment Multidisciplinary SME

Hybrid Working: Flexible/hybrid available

WHO ARE THEY?

Our client is an award-winning multidisciplinary consultancy working in the Built Environment.

WHO THEY ARE LOOKING FOR:

You’ll need more than 3 years of experience in Public Affairs/Planning Communications in the Built Environment. This role will involve providing strategic advice to clients on engaging with political and strategic stakeholders. The job will revolve around Public Affairs in the Built Environment, engaging with stakeholders on a local and national government level.

OPPORTUNITY SNAPSHOT

I’m working on a brilliant opportunity with an award-winning planning-led SME consultancy, working in a funky Central London office with a close-knit and ambitious team.

THE HEADLINES:

Title: Public Affairs Manager (Associate)

Experience required: 3+ years’ experience

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (dependent on experience)

Location: Central London

Type of Company: Built Environment Multidisciplinary SME

Hybrid Working: Flexible/hybrid available

WHO ARE THEY?

Our client is an award-winning multidisciplinary consultancy working in the Built Environment.

WHO THEY ARE LOOKING FOR:

You’ll need more than 3 years of experience in Public Affairs/Planning Communications in the Built Environment. This role will involve providing strategic advice to clients on engaging with political and strategic stakeholders. The job will revolve around Public Affairs in the Built Environment, engaging with stakeholders on a local and national government level.

Policy & Public Affairs Manager

Royal Entomological Society (RES)

London / Flexible (with some UK & international travel)

Starting at £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 and help shape the future of insect science.

Policy & Public Affairs Manager

Royal Entomological Society (RES)

London / Flexible (with some UK & international travel)

Starting at £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 and help shape the future of insect science.

• Salary: circa £45,000
• Position: 24 months FTC
• Location: Home based 4 days per week, with 1 day in central London

Our client is a growing professional membership organisation. They are recruiting the exciting new role of Policy and Public Affairs Manager . In this brilliant role you will be responsible for championing policy across the organisation, government, regulators and membership. You will co-author leadership papers, write policy briefings and respond to consultations. You will increase Parliamentary engagement, support increases in press coverage and help to deliver a substantial growth in social media engagement. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to have real impact within an ambitious organisation.

Requirements

• You will have previous experience working in a policy and /or public affairs role.
• You will be able to demonstrate excellent writing skills for policy briefings, reports and consultation responses.
• You’ll have strong social media experience.
• Ideally you will offer experience writing press releases and giving press comment.
• You’ll thrive working autonomously (and with support) under pressure.
• If you have experience of pensions, or financial services this will be a huge bonus, but all sector experience will be considered.

• Salary: circa £45,000
• Position: 24 months FTC
• Location: Home based 4 days per week, with 1 day in central London

Our client is a growing professional membership organisation. They are recruiting the exciting new role of Policy and Public Affairs Manager . In this brilliant role you will be responsible for championing policy across the organisation, government, regulators and membership. You will co-author leadership papers, write policy briefings and respond to consultations. You will increase Parliamentary engagement, support increases in press coverage and help to deliver a substantial growth in social media engagement. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to have real impact within an ambitious organisation.

Requirements

• You will have previous experience working in a policy and /or public affairs role.
• You will be able to demonstrate excellent writing skills for policy briefings, reports and consultation responses.
• You’ll have strong social media experience.
• Ideally you will offer experience writing press releases and giving press comment.
• You’ll thrive working autonomously (and with support) under pressure.
• If you have experience of pensions, or financial services this will be a huge bonus, but all sector experience will be considered.

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

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 brand new, pivotal Senior appointment offers a rare opportunity to lead and build 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 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

The Senior Policy & Public Affairs Manager will lead and develop a growing policy team, while also playing a central role in shaping and delivering Enginuity's policy and advocacy strategy. They will be responsible for spearheading the work of the newly established National Policy Centre and driving engagement across government, industry, and the education sector. Reporting to the Associate Director Charity Operations & Impact, the Senior Manager will serve as a strategic advisor to the executive team and Board, ensuring Enginuity remains a trusted, evidence-led voice in both national and devolved policy conversations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading a high-performing policy team to produce high-quality, timely policy insights and responses.
• Developing and executing an integrated public affairs strategy to position Enginuity as a go-to expert for engineering and manufacturing skills issues.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with Ministers, parliamentarians, senior civil servants, policy makers, and key stakeholders.
• Representing Enginuity at senior-level forums, parliamentary events, and policy roundtables.
• Overseeing the production of policy publications, research reports, and media briefings aligned with the charity's mission.
• Providing strategic advice on policy trends, risks, and opportunities to internal stakeholders and governance structures.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will bring a strong track record in team leadership, along with a strategic mindset, political acumen, and demonstrative experience in influencing policy in a complex stakeholder environment. They will also possess:

• A Bachelor's degree as a minimum, or equivalent qualification
• Substantial experience leading policy and public affairs functions, ideally within or closely aligned to the skills, education, or industrial sectors.
• A deep understanding of government frameworks and policy-making across the UK's four nations.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• A passion for creating systemic change and promoting inclusive access to skills and employment.
• Proven experience managing and developing high-performing teams.

Why Join Enginuity?

This is an exciting time to join Enginuity as they scale their impact and strengthen their voice on national policy. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Play a central role in shaping Enginuity's policy strategy and direction - an opportunity to design, build and define the agenda and make a lasting mark through your own thinking and leadership.
• Influence key policy agendas shaping the UK's industrial future.
• Lead on cross-sectoral issues that support both business growth and social equity.
• Work in a values-driven environment with a collaborative and ambitious team.
• Make a meaningful contribution to improving access to skills and employment across the country.
• Be part of a flexible, employee-centric culture, with strong commitment to an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace.

Application deadline: 23:59, Wednesday 20th August

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 Senior Policy & Public Affairs Manager.

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 brand new, pivotal Senior appointment offers a rare opportunity to lead and build 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 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

The Senior Policy & Public Affairs Manager will lead and develop a growing policy team, while also playing a central role in shaping and delivering Enginuity's policy and advocacy strategy. They will be responsible for spearheading the work of the newly established National Policy Centre and driving engagement across government, industry, and the education sector. Reporting to the Associate Director Charity Operations & Impact, the Senior Manager will serve as a strategic advisor to the executive team and Board, ensuring Enginuity remains a trusted, evidence-led voice in both national and devolved policy conversations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading a high-performing policy team to produce high-quality, timely policy insights and responses.
• Developing and executing an integrated public affairs strategy to position Enginuity as a go-to expert for engineering and manufacturing skills issues.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with Ministers, parliamentarians, senior civil servants, policy makers, and key stakeholders.
• Representing Enginuity at senior-level forums, parliamentary events, and policy roundtables.
• Overseeing the production of policy publications, research reports, and media briefings aligned with the charity's mission.
• Providing strategic advice on policy trends, risks, and opportunities to internal stakeholders and governance structures.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will bring a strong track record in team leadership, along with a strategic mindset, political acumen, and demonstrative experience in influencing policy in a complex stakeholder environment. They will also possess:

• A Bachelor's degree as a minimum, or equivalent qualification
• Substantial experience leading policy and public affairs functions, ideally within or closely aligned to the skills, education, or industrial sectors.
• A deep understanding of government frameworks and policy-making across the UK's four nations.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• A passion for creating systemic change and promoting inclusive access to skills and employment.
• Proven experience managing and developing high-performing teams.

Why Join Enginuity?

This is an exciting time to join Enginuity as they scale their impact and strengthen their voice on national policy. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Play a central role in shaping Enginuity's policy strategy and direction - an opportunity to design, build and define the agenda and make a lasting mark through your own thinking and leadership.
• Influence key policy agendas shaping the UK's industrial future.
• Lead on cross-sectoral issues that support both business growth and social equity.
• Work in a values-driven environment with a collaborative and ambitious team.
• Make a meaningful contribution to improving access to skills and employment across the country.
• Be part of a flexible, employee-centric culture, with strong commitment to an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace.

Application deadline: 23:59, Wednesday 20th August

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 Senior Policy & Public Affairs Manager.

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 brand new, pivotal Senior appointment offers a rare opportunity to lead and build 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 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

The Senior Policy & Public Affairs Manager will lead and develop a growing policy team, while also playing a central role in shaping and delivering Enginuity's policy and advocacy strategy. They will be responsible for spearheading the work of the newly established National Policy Centre and driving engagement across government, industry, and the education sector. Reporting to the Associate Director Charity Operations & Impact, the Senior Manager will serve as a strategic advisor to the executive team and Board, ensuring Enginuity remains a trusted, evidence-led voice in both national and devolved policy conversations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading a high-performing policy team to produce high-quality, timely policy insights and responses.
• Developing and executing an integrated public affairs strategy to position Enginuity as a go-to expert for engineering and manufacturing skills issues.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with Ministers, parliamentarians, senior civil servants, policy makers, and key stakeholders.
• Representing Enginuity at senior-level forums, parliamentary events, and policy roundtables.
• Overseeing the production of policy publications, research reports, and media briefings aligned with the charity's mission.
• Providing strategic advice on policy trends, risks, and opportunities to internal stakeholders and governance structures.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will bring a strong track record in team leadership, along with a strategic mindset, political acumen, and demonstrative experience in influencing policy in a complex stakeholder environment. They will also possess:

• A Bachelor's degree as a minimum, or equivalent qualification
• Substantial experience leading policy and public affairs functions, ideally within or closely aligned to the skills, education, or industrial sectors.
• A deep understanding of government frameworks and policy-making across the UK's four nations.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• A passion for creating systemic change and promoting inclusive access to skills and employment.
• Proven experience managing and developing high-performing teams.

Why Join Enginuity?

This is an exciting time to join Enginuity as they scale their impact and strengthen their voice on national policy. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Play a central role in shaping Enginuity's policy strategy and direction - an opportunity to design, build and define the agenda and make a lasting mark through your own thinking and leadership.
• Influence key policy agendas shaping the UK's industrial future.
• Lead on cross-sectoral issues that support both business growth and social equity.
• Work in a values-driven environment with a collaborative and ambitious team.
• Make a meaningful contribution to improving access to skills and employment across the country.
• Be part of a flexible, employee-centric culture, with strong commitment to an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace.

Application deadline: 23:59, Wednesday 20th August

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.