Policy Adviser

Good policy is informed by good evidence. The Policy Impact Unit (PIU) collaborates with researchers in the Faculty of Engineering Sciences (FES) at UCL to design bespoke policy engagement strategies that have real impact. Using innovative and adaptive approaches, the PIU makes policy engagement accessible for researchers and increases the use of UCL research in the policy making process.

The Policy Adviser will work closely with Vax Hub Sustainable and Vax Hub Global, teasing out the 'so what' from their research projects and identifying policy implications. They will engage with policymakers in a proactive way on a range of related topics including sustainable manufacturing approaches, equitable access to vaccines, pandemic preparedness and more.

The successful applicant will be an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing. They will have policy experience and a good understanding of the policy landscape, able to identify opportunities for policy engagement and act on them. They should be able to 'speak the language' of policymakers and be able to understand complex information. They should have experience designing engagement events, and a keen interest in working at the interface of academic and policy - as well as in healthcare, technology or sustainability policy.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are: 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan, On-Site nursery, On-site gym, Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay and Employee assistance programme.

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, to being a place where we all belong and to ensure a safe, welcoming and inclusive working environment for all. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.

We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within UCL at this level.

Final date to receive applications midnight 23rd January 2026