Policy and Public Affairs Adviser

Job Title: Policy and Public Affairs Adviser Location: Leeds/Hybrid or remote with regular travel Reporting to: CEO Contract Type 12-month FTC initially (Full Time and Part Time flexible working hours considered) Salary: £50,000 FTE per annum To apply: If you are interested in the opportunity, please send your CV and a covering letter by an email via the button below outlining how you meet the person specification by Friday 22nd May 2026. Interviews to take place in our central Leeds Office on 2nd or 3rd June 2026. If you would like an informal conversation with our CEO, Kate Bratt-Farrar please contact to arrange a time. Job Description We are looking for an experienced and connected Policy and Public Affairs Adviser to lead the development of this function within the organisation. Reporting Directly to the CEO you will engage with teams and partners to design both an on-going influencing strategy and the future shape of this work in coming years. Key Responsibilities: Undertake internal opportunities review to identify key work strands. Undertake external opportunities review to identify both short term and long-term areas for influence. Develop long term policy and influencing strategy in conjunction with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). Review and recommend future staffing structure and reporting lines as part of the above. Act as lead for existing activity in this area including attending meetings with MPs, Peers and civil servant, working with internal teams to ..... full job details .....