Senior Policy & Public Affairs Adviser

Post: Senior Policy & Public Affairs Adviser 

Salary: BPS Pay Band 2, £40,000 p.a. (plus £3,500 London Weighting if living within the M25)

Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week. 

Location: London / Leicester / Hybrid

Closing Date: 09:00 on Monday 19 May 2025 

The British Psychological Society is a membership and representative body for psychologists and the wider psychological professions. 

We're a forward-facing voice that speaks up for psychology and psychologists.  Our work, and the work of our members, helps to influence and develop a psychological approach to policy-making that puts people first.

We now have a vacancy for a Senior Policy & Public Affairs Adviser to join our friendly Policy & Public Affairs team.

This is a great opportunity to support the BPS' advocacy and policy objectives, working across our member networks, political and government stakeholders to identify priorities, and influence policy positions where the BPS should have a strong and effective voice.

This role is key to driving forward our engagement strategy.  Your responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring activity across Westminster, Whitehall and other administrations as appropriate in relation to the BPS's policy and engagement priorities
• Driving policy development, building relationships with stakeholders, developing policy positions and producing briefing materials
• Managing the consultation process and producing consultation responses in collaboration with our members and other colleagues
• Representing the BPS on cross-sector policy groups and in external meetings with politicians and other senior stakeholders
• Building and maintaining relationships across the BPS membership, utilising member expertise and identifying opportunities for members to engage with stakeholders. 

We are looking for someone with proven experience in a policy, public affairs or political capacity, who can demonstrate success in designing, leading and implementing engagement campaigns to achieve wider organisational goals. 

It goes without saying that you should have a keen interest in the field of psychology and its impact upon society. Oral and written communication must be your strength, with the ability to influence, engage and build relationships with different audiences and stakeholders. 

Read the full job description.

We offer a friendly, values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Agile & flexible working
• Generous leave entitlement
• Occupational pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme / free eye care vouchers / Winter flu vaccinations
• Tailored learning & development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Discounts scheme with national organisations

How to apply

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria in the job profile to [email protected].

The closing date for applications is 09:00 on Monday 19 May 2025.

Interviews will be scheduled for w/c 02 June.

For further information about the role, please contact Hannah Randle, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at [email protected].

The British Psychological Society is committed to a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of your background or circumstances. We are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa and are therefore only able to accept applications that can demonstrate a right to work in the UK.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, it is not possible to update you on the progress of the application until after the closing date.  If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.