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Policy and Public Affairs Manager

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Quadram Institute

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United Kingdom , Norwich

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Public Relations

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

45450.00 - 56750.00 GBP / Year
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We’re looking for a Policy and Public Affairs Manager to join our Communications team. The Policy and Public Affairs Manager will have a critical role in ensuring the impact of the Institute’s work on food, nutrition and human health, is effectively represented to policymakers, funders, government departments, and our external partners. The role combines policy insight with stakeholder engagement to shape the research and innovation landscape, champion the institute’s societal impact and scientific contributions, and influence long‑term regulatory and funding sustainability.

Job Responsibility:

  • Overseeing the development and delivery of policy advocacy work
  • combining policy insight with stakeholder engagement to shape the research and innovation landscape, champion the institute’s societal impact and scientific contributions, and influence long‑term regulatory and funding sustainability

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in policy, public affairs, or government relations, ideally within the research, higher education, or not for profit sectors
  • broad scientific awareness across subjects and disciplines relevant to the work of the Quadram Institute
  • experience of writing policy reports or briefings
  • experience of successfully engaging with the UK government and its agencies

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 04, 2026

Expiration:
May 22, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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