285 Vice President Of Public Policy jobs in the United Kingdom

Job Title: Government Relations - Specialist

Contract Type: Inside IR35

Location: National Automotive Innovation Centre, University of Warwick

We are seeking a Government Relations Specialist to lead and support cross-functional, multi-stakeholder R&D projects. This role is pivotal in driving collaborative R&D strategy, planning, and delivery-working closely with industry and academic partners to leverage government funding and accelerate innovation.

You'll be based at the National Automotive Innovation Centre (NAIC) at the University of Warwick, with occasional travel to other sites and some flexibility for hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate collaborative R&D projects across internal teams and external partners
• Support strategic planning and execution of government-funded initiatives
• Ensure timely delivery of project milestones through effective planning and coordination
• Prepare formal documentation to prescribed standards
• Manage confidential information in compliance with GDPR

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Strong numeracy and attention to detail
• High-level organisational and planning skills
• Excellent communication across internal and external stakeholders
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; experience with enterprise systems (e.g. SAP)
• Experience in business planning or project management environments
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently

Desirable:

• Experience with government-funded R&D projects (e.g. Innovate UK, EU)
• Background in accountancy, audit, or regulated finance frameworks

Qualifications

• A-Level / HND or equivalent and above

Additional Information

• Role based at NAIC, University of Warwick
• Parking permit included for University-managed car parks
• Hybrid working options available
• Occasional travel to other sites may be required

Project Leader (Government Relations) - (phone number removed) - £27.30/hr umbrella rate

Have you previously worked in/around Government funded collaborative R&D projects, e.g. Innovate UK and EU? Do you have experience of working within an accountancy audit / regulated finance framework role?

Are you ready to take on a rewarding and impactful role that places you at the heart of innovation and collaboration? As a Project Leader (Government Relations) , you'll have the unique opportunity to shape the future of cutting-edge R&D projects. This role offers an inspiring environment where creativity meets precision, and you'll work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced setting and are passionate about delivering results, this is the role for you. 

What You Will Do:

- Lead the planning and coordination of multiple projects, ensuring deadlines are met and objectives are achieved.

- Prepare formal documentation to high standards, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

- Manage and safeguard confidential information, including GDPR compliance.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to support R&D strategies.

- Leverage government funding opportunities to accelerate and scale up innovative projects.

- Provide responsive support to internal teams, ensuring seamless project delivery.

What You Will Bring:

- High level of numeracy and exceptional attention to detail.

- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

- Effective communication skills, with experience engaging internal teams and external partners.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and familiarity with enterprise systems such as SAP.

- Previous experience in business planning or project management office environments, with a self-motivated approach to work.

This role plays a pivotal part in advancing the company's collaborative R&D initiatives, enabling impactful partnerships with industry and academia. By driving excellence in project delivery, you'll contribute to the company's mission to remain at the forefront of innovation.

 Location:  The role is based at the National Automotive Innovation Centre at the University of Warwick, with occasional travel to other sites and flexible hybrid working arrangements available.

 Interested?:  Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to make a real difference. Apply today to become a Project Leader (Government Relations) and take the next step in your career!

This role is Inside IR35.  Unfortunately we cannot progress candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Project Leader (Government Relations) - (phone number removed) - £27.30/hr umbrella rate

Have you previously worked in/around Government funded collaborative R&D projects, e.g. Innovate UK and EU? Do you have experience of working within an accountancy audit / regulated finance framework role?

Are you ready to take on a rewarding and impactful role that places you at the heart of innovation and collaboration? As a Project Leader (Government Relations) , you'll have the unique opportunity to shape the future of cutting-edge R&D projects. This role offers an inspiring environment where creativity meets precision, and you'll work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced setting and are passionate about delivering results, this is the role for you. 

What You Will Do:

- Lead the planning and coordination of multiple projects, ensuring deadlines are met and objectives are achieved.

- Prepare formal documentation to high standards, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

- Manage and safeguard confidential information, including GDPR compliance.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to support R&D strategies.

- Leverage government funding opportunities to accelerate and scale up innovative projects.

- Provide responsive support to internal teams, ensuring seamless project delivery.

What You Will Bring:

- High level of numeracy and exceptional attention to detail.

- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

- Effective communication skills, with experience engaging internal teams and external partners.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and familiarity with enterprise systems such as SAP.

- Previous experience in business planning or project management office environments, with a self-motivated approach to work.

This role plays a pivotal part in advancing the company's collaborative R&D initiatives, enabling impactful partnerships with industry and academia. By driving excellence in project delivery, you'll contribute to the company's mission to remain at the forefront of innovation.

 Location:  The role is based at the National Automotive Innovation Centre at the University of Warwick, with occasional travel to other sites and flexible hybrid working arrangements available.

 Interested?:  Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to make a real difference. Apply today to become a Project Leader (Government Relations) and take the next step in your career!

This role is Inside IR35.  Unfortunately we cannot progress candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Please note that this role will close at 00:01 on Monday 18 August, and therefore we advise getting your application in by no later than midnight on Sunday 17 August.

About Ofcom

As the UK’s communications regulator, we’re delivering vital work that helps keep the UK connected and shapes the future of how we’ll stay connected with each other.

Our work covers everything from phones and broadband, through to TV, radio, the postal service, and wireless devices. We’re also taking on the challenge of making the online world a safer place. And we need people of all backgrounds, skill sets, and experiences to help us achieve our goal of making communications work for everyone.

About the team you'll be a part of

The Strategy and Research group brings the outside in to Ofcom. With teams that lead on our research, market intelligence, international, public policy and strategy work, the group brings together colleagues across the organisation to establish Ofcom’s overarching strategy, drawing on our deep understanding of the external context domestically and internationally alongside insights from our research and analysis of the sectors we regulate.

It supports the wider organisation - helping to make sure we have a strong evidence base in order to prioritise our work and make decisions which will help make communications work for everyone.

The Public Policy and Nations teams within SRG engage with external policy-makers and parliamentarians across the UK to explain Ofcom’s work and approach, and how we are helping to tackle some of the biggest public policy challenges facing the UK. The work is fast-paced and varied with high-performing teams operating in a highly agile environment.

The purpose and scope of the role

The Public Policy Director is an ambassador for Ofcom with key public policy stakeholders, building relationships and acting as a spokesperson for the organisation. You will work closely with SRG management and the Senior Management Team (SMT) and advise the Board to ensure Ofcom is positioned effectively in relevant debates across the UK. You will lead forty colleagues working in the Public Policy and Nations Teams, attracting and retaining the best talent, and ensuring that they have the support they need, empowering your direct reports to lead on public policy across all areas of Ofcom’s remit for the whole of the UK.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Act as an ambassador for Ofcom, building productive relationships with external stakeholders, including Government and Parliament. Represent Ofcom in high-profile settings, including Select Committee evidence sessions.
• Support colleagues across the UK in stakeholder engagement to help deliver Ofcom’s strategic objectives.
• As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), contribute to strategic decision-making and work closely with the Chief Executive and Chair.
• Lead, motivate and develop around 40 colleagues across 4 teams, providing direction, leadership and support, while working closely with Nations Directors and Public Policy Principals, role modelling empowerment.
• Work in partnership with the Communications Director to support the Chief Executive, members of SMT, the Board and Ofcom’s Chair in all aspects of public policy.
• Maintain and develop excellent internal relationships across the organisation, ensuring that our response to the complex challenges we face draws on specialist expertise and a diversity of perspectives, and promoting the work of the public policy and nations teams to enhance its impact.
• Use sound judgment and knowledge of the political and sector environment to identify and manage risks to Ofcom’s work in close collaboration with SMT colleagues.
• As a member of the Strategy and Research Leadership Team actively contribute to the leadership of the Group by fostering a culture of learning, and consistently role modelling Ofcom’s values of Excellence, Agility, Collaboration, Empowerment and Respect.
• Work across the Group and wider Ofcom to build and attract talent to the organisation, supporting Ofcom’s diversity and inclusion strategy.

The skills, knowledge and experience you'll need for success

• Strong leadership and management skills, with a proven ability to deliver high-profile and potentially contentious projects, resolve complex policy issues, coach teams, and work collaboratively across internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to demonstrate competence across the Success Profile for Directors at Ofcom
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build trusted relationships, influence and persuade stakeholders at all levels internally and externally
• Experience of working in Government with a broad understanding of developments across Ofcom’s sectors and relevant Government policy.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to act as a spokesperson, and explain complex arguments clearly and persuasively to a range of audiences.
• Ability to build a strong evidence base to support recommendations and evaluate outcomes.
• Evidence of the ability to act with sensitivity and discretion.

Inclusivity Statement

Ofcom has a clear mission: to make communications work for everyone. To be able to deliver on this, we want our organisation to reflect the diversity of background, experience, upbringing and thought that exists across the UK. We aim to recruit from the widest pool of candidates possible – no matter your social background, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, or disability.

Where positions are listed as full-time, we remain open to reduced hours, part-time arrangements, job shares, and other flexible working options. From day one, we champion flexible work arrangements to accommodate individual needs.

We also warmly welcome applicants who are returning to the workforce after a break – for whatever reason. If you have taken time away and are ready to rejoin, we look forward to reviewing your application.

Our recruitment processes prioritise accessibility and inclusivity. If you need adjustments, information in an alternative format, or prefer to apply in a different way, please contact us at or call 0330 912 1378.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet essential criteria for advertised roles. Learn more about this scheme here.

Please note that this role will close at 00:01 on Monday 18 August, and therefore we advise getting your application in by no later than midnight on Sunday 17 August.

About Ofcom

As the UK’s communications regulator, we’re delivering vital work that helps keep the UK connected and shapes the future of how we’ll stay connected with each other.

Our work covers everything from phones and broadband, through to TV, radio, the postal service, and wireless devices. We’re also taking on the challenge of making the online world a safer place. And we need people of all backgrounds, skill sets, and experiences to help us achieve our goal of making communications work for everyone.

About the team you'll be a part of

The Strategy and Research group brings the outside in to Ofcom. With teams that lead on our research, market intelligence, international, public policy and strategy work, the group brings together colleagues across the organisation to establish Ofcom’s overarching strategy, drawing on our deep understanding of the external context domestically and internationally alongside insights from our research and analysis of the sectors we regulate.

It supports the wider organisation - helping to make sure we have a strong evidence base in order to prioritise our work and make decisions which will help make communications work for everyone.

The Public Policy and Nations teams within SRG engage with external policy-makers and parliamentarians across the UK to explain Ofcom’s work and approach, and how we are helping to tackle some of the biggest public policy challenges facing the UK. The work is fast-paced and varied with high-performing teams operating in a highly agile environment.

The purpose and scope of the role

The Public Policy Director is an ambassador for Ofcom with key public policy stakeholders, building relationships and acting as a spokesperson for the organisation. You will work closely with SRG management and the Senior Management Team (SMT) and advise the Board to ensure Ofcom is positioned effectively in relevant debates across the UK. You will lead forty colleagues working in the Public Policy and Nations Teams, attracting and retaining the best talent, and ensuring that they have the support they need, empowering your direct reports to lead on public policy across all areas of Ofcom’s remit for the whole of the UK.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Act as an ambassador for Ofcom, building productive relationships with external stakeholders, including Government and Parliament. Represent Ofcom in high-profile settings, including Select Committee evidence sessions.
• Support colleagues across the UK in stakeholder engagement to help deliver Ofcom’s strategic objectives.
• As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), contribute to strategic decision-making and work closely with the Chief Executive and Chair.
• Lead, motivate and develop around 40 colleagues across 4 teams, providing direction, leadership and support, while working closely with Nations Directors and Public Policy Principals, role modelling empowerment.
• Work in partnership with the Communications Director to support the Chief Executive, members of SMT, the Board and Ofcom’s Chair in all aspects of public policy.
• Maintain and develop excellent internal relationships across the organisation, ensuring that our response to the complex challenges we face draws on specialist expertise and a diversity of perspectives, and promoting the work of the public policy and nations teams to enhance its impact.
• Use sound judgment and knowledge of the political and sector environment to identify and manage risks to Ofcom’s work in close collaboration with SMT colleagues.
• As a member of the Strategy and Research Leadership Team actively contribute to the leadership of the Group by fostering a culture of learning, and consistently role modelling Ofcom’s values of Excellence, Agility, Collaboration, Empowerment and Respect.
• Work across the Group and wider Ofcom to build and attract talent to the organisation, supporting Ofcom’s diversity and inclusion strategy.

The skills, knowledge and experience you'll need for success

• Strong leadership and management skills, with a proven ability to deliver high-profile and potentially contentious projects, resolve complex policy issues, coach teams, and work collaboratively across internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to demonstrate competence across the Success Profile for Directors at Ofcom
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build trusted relationships, influence and persuade stakeholders at all levels internally and externally
• Experience of working in Government with a broad understanding of developments across Ofcom’s sectors and relevant Government policy.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to act as a spokesperson, and explain complex arguments clearly and persuasively to a range of audiences.
• Ability to build a strong evidence base to support recommendations and evaluate outcomes.
• Evidence of the ability to act with sensitivity and discretion.

Inclusivity Statement

Ofcom has a clear mission: to make communications work for everyone. To be able to deliver on this, we want our organisation to reflect the diversity of background, experience, upbringing and thought that exists across the UK. We aim to recruit from the widest pool of candidates possible – no matter your social background, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, or disability.

Where positions are listed as full-time, we remain open to reduced hours, part-time arrangements, job shares, and other flexible working options. From day one, we champion flexible work arrangements to accommodate individual needs.

We also warmly welcome applicants who are returning to the workforce after a break – for whatever reason. If you have taken time away and are ready to rejoin, we look forward to reviewing your application.

Our recruitment processes prioritise accessibility and inclusivity. If you need adjustments, information in an alternative format, or prefer to apply in a different way, please contact us at or call 0330 912 1378.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet essential criteria for advertised roles. Learn more about this scheme here.

Closing Date:

Group:

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Job Description:

Please note that this role will close at 00:01 on Monday 18 August, and therefore we advise getting your application in by no later than midnight on Sunday 17 August.

About Ofcom

As the UK’s communications regulator, we’re delivering vital work that helps keep the UK connected and shapes the future of how we’ll stay connected with each other.

Our work covers everything from phones and broadband, through to TV, radio, the postal service, and wireless devices. We’re also taking on the challenge of making the online world a safer place. And we need people of all backgrounds, skill sets, and experiences to help us achieve our goal of making communications work for everyone.

About the team you'll be a part of

The Strategy and Research group brings the outside in to Ofcom. With teams that lead on our research, market intelligence, international, public policy and strategy work, the group brings together colleagues across the organisation to establish Ofcom’s overarching strategy, drawing on our deep understanding of the external context domestically and internationally alongside insights from our research and analysis of the sectors we regulate. It supports the wider organisation - helping to make sure we have a strong evidence base in order to prioritise our work and make decisions which will help make communications work for everyone.

The Public Policy and Nations teams within SRG engage with external policy-makers and parliamentarians across the UK to explain Ofcom’s work and approach, and how we are helping to tackle some of the biggest public policy challenges facing the UK.  The work is fast-paced and varied with high-performing teams operating in a highly agile environment.

The purpose and scope of the role

The Public Policy Director is an ambassador for Ofcom with key public policy stakeholders, building relationships and acting as a spokesperson for the organisation. You will work closely with SRG management and the Senior Management Team (SMT) and advise the Board to ensure Ofcom is positioned effectively in relevant debates across the UK.  You will lead forty colleagues working in the Public Policy and Nations Teams, attracting and retaining the best talent, and ensuring that they have the support they need, empowering your direct reports to lead on public policy across all areas  of Ofcom’s remit for the whole of the UK.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Act as an ambassador for Ofcom, building productive relationships with external stakeholders, including Government and Parliament. Represent Ofcom in high-profile settings, including Select Committee evidence sessions.

• Support colleagues across the UK in stakeholder engagement to help deliver Ofcom’s strategic objectives.

• As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), contribute to strategic decision-making and work closely with the Chief Executive and Chair.

• Lead, motivate and develop around 40 colleagues across 4 teams, providing direction, leadership and support, while working closely with Nations Directors and Public Policy Principals, role modelling empowerment.

• Work in partnership with the Communications Director to support the Chief Executive, members of SMT, the Board and Ofcom’s Chair in all aspects of public policy.  

• Maintain and develop excellent internal relationships across the organisation, ensuring that our response to the complex challenges we face draws on specialist expertise and a diversity of perspectives, and promoting the work of the public policy and nations teams to enhance its impact.  

• Use sound judgment and knowledge of the political and sector environment to identify and manage risks to Ofcom’s work in close collaboration with SMT colleagues.  

• As a member of the Strategy and Research Leadership Team actively contribute to the leadership of the Group by fostering a culture of learning, and consistently role modelling Ofcom’s values of Excellence, Agility, Collaboration, Empowerment and Respect.

• Work across the Group and wider Ofcom to build and attract talent to the organisation, supporting Ofcom’s diversity and inclusion strategy. 

The skills, knowledge and experience you'll need for success

• Strong leadership and management skills, with a proven ability to deliver high-profile and potentially contentious projects, resolve complex policy issues, coach teams, and work collaboratively across internal and external stakeholders

• Ability to demonstrate competence across the Success Profile for Directors at Ofcom

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build trusted relationships, influence and persuade stakeholders at all levels internally and externally

• Experience of working in Government with a broad understanding of developments across Ofcom’s sectors and relevant Government policy.

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to act as a spokesperson, and explain complex arguments clearly and persuasively to a range of audiences.

• Ability to build a strong evidence base to support recommendations and evaluate outcomes. 

• Evidence of the ability to act with sensitivity and discretion. 

Inclusivity Statement

Ofcom has a clear mission: to make communications work for everyone.  To be able to deliver on this, we want our organisation to reflect the diversity of background, experience, upbringing and thought that exists across the UK.  We aim to recruit from the widest pool of candidates possible – no matter your social background, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, or disability. 

Where positions are listed as full-time, we remain open to reduced hours, part-time arrangements, job shares, and other flexible working options. From day one, we champion flexible work arrangements to accommodate individual needs.

We also warmly welcome applicants who are returning to the workforce after a break – for whatever reason. If you have taken time away and are ready to rejoin, we look forward to reviewing your application.

Our recruitment processes prioritise accessibility and inclusivity. If you need adjustments, information in an alternative format, or prefer to apply in a different way, please contact us at or call 0330 912 1378.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet essential criteria for advertised roles. Learn more about this scheme here. 

Closing Date:

Group:

Management Level:

Job Type:

Job Description:

Please note that this role will close at 00:01 on Friday 22 August, and therefore we advise getting your application in by no later than midnight on Thursday 21 August.

Team Overview

The Public Policy team sits at the centre of Ofcom. We lead on Ofcom’s engagement with Parliament and Government across our full remit. Collaborating internally across all policy teams and functions, we ensure the incorporation of wider public policy considerations into Ofcom’s work. Our responsibilities include coordinating Ofcom's engagement with Government, Parliament, and Ofcom’s work through the Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum. 

The team’s role is to support the Board, senior management and the wider organisation to ensure Ofcom fully understands and participates in public debates about how best to make communications work for consumers. The work of the team is fast paced, collaborative and blends both internal and external stakeholder engagement. Some team members also work as part of the DRCF Core team, working directly with the DRCF CEO to support the portfolio of cooperation on digital matters between the four member regulators, the CMA, the ICO, the FCA and Ofcom.

Purpose of the Role

The DRCF brings together the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and Ofcom to support regulatory coordination in digital markets. The DRCF is supported by a core team of employees from all four member regulators to help set the agenda for the DRCF, engage with stakeholders and drive delivery of its workplan.

We are looking for an experienced public affairs associate to join the DRCF Core team as a DRCF Engagement Manager. Reporting to the DRCF Head of Engagement, in this role you will help drive the DRCF’s engagement strategy: to explain the work of the DRCF, understand the priorities of Government, Parliament, businesses and wider regulatory stakeholders that relate to the DRCF’s work, and promote the outputs of DRCF projects. You will be a full-time, permanent employee of Ofcom with a role in the DRCF core team. The DRCF Core Team embraces flexible working, with opportunities to work in Ofcom and the CMA offices.

DRCF core team members have the opportunity to work closely with staff from all four member regulators on a daily basis, and to understand digital regulation from multiple perspectives.

Key responsibilities

You will be involved in thinking about the future of digital regulation and gain experience engaging at the most senior levels with decision makers on digital regulatory matters.

• You will shape and drive the DRCF’s UK Government and Parliamentary engagement across different policy issues.

• Be a key point of contact for UK Government departments and other external stakeholders on policy queries, working with internal teams to ensure responses are accurate, high-quality and well communicated.

• You will support engagement with DRCF’s wider external stakeholders including business, think tanks and other regulators.

• Develop clear and concise briefings and summaries for the DRCF CEO and senior colleagues of the DRCF members.

• Coordinate and deliver DRCF events.

• Contribute to the effective management of the DRCF’s engagement with Parliament by monitoring Parliamentary business, identifying opportunities for engaging with MPs, Peers, Committees and APPGs and recording/reporting on that engagement.

• Ensure relevant DRCF teams are aware of relevant external policy developments through regular monitoring, as well as by scanning ahead and spotting opportunities.

• Build relationships with public policy and communications colleagues in the DRCF members to support a joined-up approa ch, including through chairing monthly cross-DRCF networks.

Skills, Knowledge and experience

• Proven experience working with or alongside Government, Parliament, and regulatory bodies, with a strong grasp of effective engagement strategies.

• Strong understanding of political processes and policy-making , particularly in digital regulation.

• Executing Plans: An ability to juggle a diverse workload and respond to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Have strong attention to detail and accuracy and in making sure your work is of the appropriate quality.   

• Articulating Ideas: Written and oral communication skills, including the ability to get complex information across clearly and concisely, presenting to a range of audiences 

• Forming Relationship: Experience in building and maintaining collaborative relationships with a range of stakeholders, including senior colleagues, and external organisations.  

• Personal Accountability: Able to work independently, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability and supporting a culture of collaboration and trust.    

Inclusivity Statement

Ofcom has a clear mission: to make communications work for everyone.  To be able to deliver on this, we want our organisation to reflect the diversity of background, experience, upbringing and thought that exists across the UK.  We aim to recruit from the widest pool of candidates possible – no matter your social background, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, or disability. 

Where positions are listed as full-time, we remain open to reduced hours, part-time arrangements, job shares, and other flexible working options. From day one, we champion flexible work arrangements to accommodate individual needs.

We also warmly welcome applicants who are returning to the workforce after a break – for whatever reason. If you have taken time away and are ready to rejoin, we look forward to reviewing your application.

Our recruitment processes prioritise accessibility and inclusivity. If you need adjustments, information in an alternative format, or prefer to apply in a different way, please contact us at or call 0330 912 1378.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet essential criteria for advertised roles. Learn more about this scheme here. 

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Public Policy Manager - Global Tech

This is a super exciting opportunity to join one of the world's best-known tech brands who are changing how people interact online safely.

We are looking for a Public Policy Manager to join the team, who would be responsible for managing critical projects and identifying, monitoring, and analysing current and emerging public policy issues affecting the online platform in the EMEA region.

The Offer

• This role will commence as a 12-month contract - PAYE - inside IR35
• The role offers an annual salary of £80,000 - £95,000 pa
• Hybrid working: 3 days onsite in Central London

Day To Day

• Engage with policymakers, government officials, industry partners, thought leaders and civil society groups
• Identify proactive strategies to solve policy challenges to advance the platforms online policy goals
• Design and lead innovative regional programs and campaigns to shape the public and political climate of opinion around the online platform and the issues it cares about
• Work with the global team to develop policy positions in briefing papers, consultation responses and internal policy meetings on key issues, including encryption, privacy, integrity, safety, economic development, and e-commerce

Your Profile

• 8+ years experience working in Public Policy, including experience managing strategic outreach with diverse stakeholders within policy advocacy or in a government position.
• Experience managing policy projects/programs
• Degree or advanced degree in policy, law, international affairs, or any other related field.
• Keen understanding of, and interest in, public policies related to technology, privacy and safety.
• Strong understanding of the regional, political landscape and policy issues in the EMEA region
• Experience working with EU institutions in Brussels

Next Step.

For further details on this Public Policy role apply with your CV or using your LinkedIn profile to Jean in Principle. All communications will be treated in the strictest of confidence.