SENIOR POLICY & PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER

https://www.wearecreative.uk/ – Creative UK is the independent network for the UK’s Creative Industries, dedicated to championing the power of creativity to drive positive change. As a mission-led organisation, Creative UK works across the cultural and creative sectors to support innovation, advocate for policy reform, and unlock opportunities for growth and impact. With a commitment to inclusivity, collaboration, and sustainability, Creative UK brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and communities to ensure the UK’s creative economy remains world-leading, resilient, and accessible.

Our work spans investment, advocacy, and support for creative talent and organisations, helping to shape a future where creativity is valued as a force for social and economic transformation.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a policy and public affairs professional with at least three years’ experience, who can turn evidence into influence: shaping policy positions, steering consultation responses and building constructive relationships across government, parliament and industry.

You’ll work closely with senior colleagues to deliver on priority workstreams, produce sharp, timely outputs and deliver a credible, solutions-focused voice for the cultural and creative industries. The role combines policy development with targeted public affairs, ideal for someone who enjoys moving from drafting a position to landing it with the right stakeholders.

REPORTS TO: Associate Director, Policy & Research

LOCATION: Preference for London/ in proximity. Workspaces also available in Manchester (MediaCityUK) and Bristol, hybrid working, min 1 days per week in an office.

SALARY/FEE: up to £35,000 FTE depending on experience / up to £186 per day freelance

CONTRACT: FIXED TERM October 2025 to end March 2026, PART TIME, 3 days per week, scope to become longer term.

For more info please visit: https://www.wearecreative.uk/about/jobs/