Policy and Advocacy Specialist, HARRIS HILL

Guardian Jobs; London; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An international animal protection charity seeks a passionate Policy and Advocacy Specialist to lead its UK policy work. The role involves developing policy campaigns, influencing legislative changes, and engaging with key stakeholders. Candidates should possess strong communication and analytical skills, alongside relevant experience in advocacy.

Benefits

33 days holiday (incl. public holidays)

Flexible hours

Professional development budget

Mental health support

Monthly team vegan lunch (London)

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in policy, advocacy, or public affairs.
• Solid understanding of UK politics and legislation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver impactful policy campaigns to protect farmed animals.
• Influence legislative change across devolved governments.
• Build relationships with MPs, civil servants, and other key stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

I’m recruiting on behalf of an international animal protection charity, seeking a passionate and experienced Policy and Advocacy Specialist to lead its UK policy work.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of the UK political landscape and a track record of delivering policy or public affairs programmes—particularly within the charity, advocacy, or political sectors.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver impactful policy campaigns to protect farmed animals
• Influence legislative change across devolved governments
• Build relationships with MPs, civil servants, and other key stakeholders
• Draft high-quality policy briefings, consultation responses, and campaign materials
• Collaborate with internal teams on public awareness and advocacy campaigns

You’ll need:

• Relevant work experience in policy, advocacy, or public affairs
• Solid understanding of UK politics and legislation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Commitment to animal protection and a vegan lifestyle at work events

Remote (UK-based). Must be available to travel to London for team meet-ups once a month (at own cost).

Full-time, (35 hour week), Permanent

£34,000–£37,000
Benefits include:33 days holiday (incl. public holidays), flexible hours, professional development budget, mental health support, monthly team vegan lunch (London).

Apply now for more information. Deadline: ASAP/ rolling, the charity will review applications on a rolling basis.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.