Policy Officer

Location:

London

Salary:

£34,646 to £38,496 per annum

Permanent

Post Type:

Full Time

Closing Date:

Friday 01 May 2026

Interview Date:

See advert

Reference:

UUK00926

We are looking for a person that is 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.

Working within a wider team structure, with support from managers, this role will work to increase the reach and impact of Universities UK’s policy and advocacy work on research and development (R&D), including through quantitative and qualitative analysis that provides insight and supports a strong evidence base.

Who we are: UUK is the collective voice of universities in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Our mission is to help UK universities be the best in the world, through their research and teaching, and the positive impact they have locally, nationally, and globally. UUK’s policy group is a team of around 25 staff working in multi-disciplinary teams to influence policies that matter to universities.

We combine working from home with attending UUK’s London Office at Woburn House, 20 Tavistock Square (near Euston station) to network and build relationships both online and in person. UUK’s policy group encourages office-based working on Tuesdays and Thursdays for in person meetings.

Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 13 May 2026.