Senior Public Affairs and Policy Manager

University Alliance (UK); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University Alliance in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager to lead parliamentary and public affairs activity, build relationships across Westminster, Whitehall and the higher education sector, and shape policy on international education, admissions and widening participation.

The role also involves delivering high-profile political events, including party conferences, and providing strategic advice to senior leaders and university members.

Qualifications

• We are looking for a politically aware, confident communicator with experience in policy, public affairs or parliamentary engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead parliamentary and public affairs activity.
• Build relationships across Westminster, Whitehall and the higher education sector.
• Shape policy on international education, admissions and widening participation.
• Deliver high-profile political events, including party conferences.
• Provide strategic advice to senior leaders and university members.

Job description

Job title: Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager

FTE: Full-time, working 37.5 hours per week

Duration of Contract: Permanent

Location: Hybrid, with a contractual minimum of two days per month in central London and an expectation of around one day per week in practice.

Ready to influence national higher education policy and strengthen relationships across Parliament and Government?

Join as a Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager at University Alliance and play a leading role in shaping policy, delivering political engagement, and raising the profile of the UK's professional and technical universities.

In this varied and influential role, you'll:

• Lead parliamentary and public affairs activity.
• Build relationships across Westminster, Whitehall and the higher education sector.
• Shape policy on international education, admissions and widening participation.
• Deliver high-profile political events, including party conferences.
• Provide strategic advice to senior leaders and university members.

We're looking for a politically aware, confident communicator with experience in policy, public affairs or parliamentary engagement, who can turn insight into influence and build credibility with senior stakeholders.

If you are looking for a role where your work will directly influence the future of UK higher education, we'd love to hear from you.