Policy Adviser
Policy Group
Location: London
Salary: £45,405 to £51,825 per annum
12-month fixed term contract
Post Type: Full Time
Closing Date: Monday 23 November 2026
Interview Date: See advert
Reference: UUK02826
You will have strong skills in quantitative and qualitative analysis and research. You will work in our analysis team across a range of areas, to ensure UUK's work is grounded in robust evidence, sharp insights, and accessible analysis that resonates with decision-makers. Working with the Head of Analysis, you will take responsibility for driving forward UUK work on measuring the value of Higher Education.
You will be enthusiastic about developing new ideas to influence key stakeholders and decision makers and be creative in approaching policy challenges. You will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and responding to political developments, with an ability to work on multiple projects at any one time.
Interviews are expected to take place on Friday 04 December 2026.
When completing your application please note that this will be assessed on the specific examples of your experience that you provide for each section of the application form. We also ask that you restrict your statements to a maximum of 200 words for each section of the application form.
Universities UK (UUK) is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join UUK.
Find out more about working at UUK and our equality, diversity and inclusion action plan on our website.
Universities UK operates a hybrid working framework involving the opportunity to work from home and in the office. There will be a small number of roles where employees will be required to work from an office, but typically the majority of employees will be able to work remotely on average 60% of their working week. All employees are welcome to use their contractual office for their whole working week if that is their preference.
