Biosecurity Policy Manager

Biosecurity Policy Manager

The Centre for Long-Term Resilience (CLTR) is a UK-based, non‑profit think tank dedicated to transforming global resilience to extreme risks. We seek a dedicated Biosecurity Policy Manager (or Senior Biosecurity Policy Manager depending on experience) to lead policy development, stakeholder engagement, and cross‑unit collaboration on extreme biological risks.

• Develop evidence‑based policy recommendations (≈60%) prioritising high‑impact extreme biological risks, conducting literature reviews, refining policy suggestions, liaising with academia and industry, and presenting to conferences and workshops.
• Stakeholder engagement (≈25%) – liaise with government officials, deliver research or policy analysis in response to high‑value requests, evaluate government plans, and promote recommendations through media outreach.
• CLTR teamwork (≈15%) – support broader organisational mission, participate in stakeholder analysis, contribute to fundraising and communication initiatives, and collaborate on cross‑unit projects.

• Strong motivation to reduce extreme biological risks and alignment with CLTR’s mission.
• Experience in biosecurity or a related field; good understanding of key threats and governance measures.
• Clear, independent thinking about government roles in mitigating biological risks.
• Research and critical‐thinking skills (literature reviews, technical evaluation).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong interpersonal skills.
• Policy entrepreneurship and high agency – scope projects from scratch and drive to completion.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion where required.

• Experience in policy or advocacy.
• Strategic thinking with pragmatic implementation.
• Line management experience.
• Rapid iteration of project plans in response to new intelligence or political shifts.

• 30 days annual leave + public holidays.
• £5,000 annual wellbeing budget.
• £3,000 annual learning and development budget + up to five days paid work time.
• £2,000 onboarding grant for equipment and supplies.
• Pension contribution scheme (up to 7% employer‑matched contribution).
• Private health, group life, and generous parental leave benefits.
• Budget for relocation if required.
• Paid office lunches twice a week including Mondays.

£70,000 – £90,000 (dependent on experience), with potential for higher pay for a highly qualified Senior Biosecurity Policy Manager.

Flexible location within the UK. Expectation to attend the central London office at least twice a week, including on Mondays. Remote working arrangements may be accommodated for exceptional circumstances.

• Stage 1: Submit application by 18 January 2026 (online form, CV + references).
• Stage 2: 90‑minute combined work test and virtual interview (2‑12 February 2026).
• Stage 3: 60‑minute final interview + reference check (week 16‑20 February 2026).
• Successful candidates offered by end of February 2026; start date as soon as possible.

CLTR encourages applications from all backgrounds. We are an equal opportunities employer and provide reasonable adjustments throughout the hiring process.

Mid‑Senior level – Full‑time

Research & Policy