Policy Adviser
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £44,083 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, UK |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Universities UK |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | UUK00526 |
Summary
We are looking for a person passionate about making a difference to join the Universities UK policy team. We shape the future of higher education, which changes the lives of students, graduates, researchers, university staff and local communities.
You will take responsibility for a range of policy areas related to higher education regulation and quality and standards. You will be enthusiastic about developing new ideas to influence key decision makers and be creative in approaching policy challenges. You will be confident using evidence and data, assessing trends, and engaging with stakeholders to inform our work. You will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and responding to political developments, with an ability to work on multiple projects at any one time.
Interviews are expected to take place in our London office on Thursday 09 April 2026.
Due to active reviewing of submitted applications, this advertisement may close before the scheduled deadline. Interested parties are therefore encouraged to submit their applications early in order to avoid disappointment.
You will take responsibility for a range of policy areas related to higher education regulation and quality and standards. You will be enthusiastic about developing new ideas to influence key decision makers and be creative in approaching policy challenges. You will be confident using evidence and data, assessing trends, and engaging with stakeholders to inform our work. You will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and responding to political developments, with an ability to work on multiple projects at any one time.
Interviews are expected to take place in our London office on Thursday 09 April 2026.
Due to active reviewing of submitted applications, this advertisement may close before the scheduled deadline. Interested parties are therefore encouraged to submit their applications early in order to avoid disappointment.