Policy Advisor

Reform UK; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A political organization is seeking a detail-oriented Policy Advisor to help shape its policy platform in Westminster. The ideal candidate will conduct research, develop policy proposals, and ensure compliance with regulations. With upcoming elections, this role presents a unique opportunity for individuals passionate about reform and political strategy.

Qualifications

• Experience in political research, policy development or manifesto writing.
• Good knowledge of UK political structures, legislative processes, and upcoming elections.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, especially with compliance.
• Ideally a background in politics, public affairs, consultancy, or Parliament.

Responsibilities

• Draft and develop policy proposals for manifesto inclusion.
• Conduct data-driven research on priority issues.
• Maintain records of activities and expenditure.
• Track budgets and prepare key reports.
• Ensure compliance with data regulations.

Skills

Political research

Policy development

Writing skills

Analytical support

Organizational skills

Job description

Shape the future of Britain. Help craft the policies that will define the next election.

Reform UK is seeking a sharp, driven, and detail-oriented Policy Advisor to join our Westminster HQ and help shape the party’s policy platform across the UK. With local,ved, and general elections on the horizon, this is a unique opportunity to contribute directly to Reform UK’s manifestos and national strategy.

You’ll play a key role in researching, developing, and delivering bold, evidence-based policies - ensuring they are both impactful and compliant with regulatory requirements.

If you’re politically aware, passionate about reform, and ready to help us change the direction of the country, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

Policy Development

• Draft and develop policy proposals for inclusion in devolved manifestos, ensuring compliance with our guidelines.
• Coordinate and support policy development sessions, stakeholder consultations, forums, and internal workshops.
• Produce high-quality materials: policy papers, briefings, and research summaries.
• Track political, legislative and public opinion trends across the UK to inform policy direction.

Research & Analysis

• Conduct data-driven research on priority issues for Reform UK.
• Provide analytical support including impact assessments, briefing notes and evidence-led evaluations of policy ideas.
• Ensure all research outputs meet the standards required by Electoral Commission reporting.

Project Management

• Maintain meticulous records of activities and expenditure.
• Support timely delivery of all outputs and reporting milestones.
• Assist in drafting the Policy Development Review and Expenditure Review for final cost reports.
• Retain all evidence (invoices, receipts, records) as per PPERA audit requirements (minimum two years).

Compliance & Reporting

• Track budgets and activities related to policy work funded by the Electoral Commission.
• Help prepare and submit key reports, ensuring full transparency and audit-readiness.
• Make sure all records are accurate, accessible, and compliant with data regulations.
• Apply best practice procurement and value-for-money principles to everything we do.

Qualifications

Experience in political research, policy development or manifesto writing.

Excellent writing skills - clear, concise, persuasive.

• Good knowledge of UK political structures, legislative processes, and upcoming elections.

Familiarity with the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act (PPERA).

Highly organised and detail‑oriented - especially when it comes to compliance and record‑keeping.

Comfortable working to deadlines in a fast‑moving environment.

Ideally a background in politics, public affairs, consultancy, or Parliament.

A genuine alignment with Reform UK’s mission and values.